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US tightens rules on converting pistols to long guns

New regulations target use of attachable shoulder mounts or braces.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 12:10 PM

US tightens rules on converting pistols to long guns

Germany defence minister to resign, say reports

Only 13% of 5,000 people surveyed want her to keep her job.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 11:20 AM

Germany defence minister to resign, say reports

Musk faces US fraud trial over Tesla tweet

Judge has refused to transfer case from California to Texas.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 10:30 AM

Musk faces US fraud trial over Tesla tweet

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of 6 counts of rape

Jury fails to reach verdict on two other charges.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 09:40 AM

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of 6 counts of rape

England to ban raft of single-use plastic items

Greenpeace UK says plans did not go far enough.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 08:50 AM

England to ban raft of single-use plastic items



US Republicans probe chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal

House Foreign Affairs Committee demands records, from intelligence assessments to communications with the Taliban.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 08:00 AM

US Republicans probe chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal

Global stocks extend run after US bank earnings and German data

Market 'reasonably confident' it's not going to see a hard landing.

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 07:10 AM

Global stocks extend run after US bank earnings and German data

XBB.1.5, the most transmissible Covid subvariant yet

New variant carries additional mutation to its spike protein, allowing easier access into the body’s cells.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 11:40 PM

XBB.1.5, the most transmissible Covid subvariant yet

We need Western tanks, Ukraine’s crews warn of frontline losses

Kyiv repeats plea for modern armour.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 11:00 PM

We need Western tanks, Ukraine’s crews warn of frontline losses

Ireland working with France to free dual national jailed in Iran

Paris-based tourism consultant held in Islamic republic on multiple charges.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 10:20 PM

Ireland working with France to free dual national jailed in Iran

French court orders town to remove Virgin Mary statue

Local mayor says decision ‘ridiculous’, despite strict laws on separation of church and state.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 09:40 PM

French court orders town to remove Virgin Mary statue

Sweden inaugurates new launch site

Race heats up for first country to send satellites into orbit from Europe.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 09:00 PM

Sweden inaugurates new launch site

At Davos, war, climate and ‘de-globalisation’ take centre stage

After more than 50 years, debate to focus on the unravelling of once rock-solid policies.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 08:20 PM

At Davos, war, climate and ‘de-globalisation’ take centre stage

Sri Lanka to cut army by half after financial crisis

Bankrupt nation still trying to shore up ravaged and shrinking economy.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 07:40 PM

Sri Lanka to cut army by half after financial crisis

Shock in France over boy’s suicide after homophobic bullying

Prosecutors open investigation into harassment of minor.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 07:00 PM

Shock in France over boy’s suicide after homophobic bullying


Swedish inflation hits three-decade high

Soaring electricity prices hit cost of living.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 06:20 PM

Swedish inflation hits three-decade high

First Chinese-operated Boeing 737 MAX flight takes off in China since 2019

China Southern Airlines flight took off for the city of Zhengzhou.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 05:40 PM

First Chinese-operated Boeing 737 MAX flight takes off in China since 2019

Death toll of bombing near Afghan ministry rises to 10

UN mission says 53 hurt in jihadist suicide blast.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 05:00 PM

Death toll of bombing near Afghan ministry rises to 10

Abe murder suspect indicted after psych review

Yamagami faces death penalty if convicted.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 05:00 PM

Abe murder suspect indicted after psych review

Zelensky promises ‘everything necessary’ to defend Soledar from Russia

Kyiv says its troops fight to retain control of eastern industrial towns.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 04:20 PM

Zelensky promises ‘everything necessary’ to defend Soledar from Russia

US, Cuba to renew talks on law enforcement issues

Discussion will pursue constructive engagement to advance Washington’s interests.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 03:40 PM

US, Cuba to renew talks on law enforcement issues

Thai soldiers kill 5 suspected drug traffickers in jungle clash

Close to 500,000 meth pills, a gun found in group’s possession.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 03:00 PM

Thai soldiers kill 5 suspected drug traffickers in jungle clash

Signs of new unmarked graves at indigenous school in Canada

Saskatchewan group says nearly 2,000 areas of interest need to be investigated.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 02:20 PM

Signs of new unmarked graves at indigenous school in Canada

At least 6 killed as tornado strikes southern US state

Alabama residents told to stay off roads, keep away from downed power lines.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 01:40 PM

At least 6 killed as tornado strikes southern US state

S. Korea hikes interest rates again despite economic worries

25 basis points raise warranted to ensure price stability, central bank says.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 01:00 PM

S. Korea hikes interest rates again despite economic worries