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Kim’s sister defends North Korea’s spy satellite capabilities

Experts in Seoul raise doubts, saying quality of photos too poor. 

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 01:40 PM

Kim’s sister defends North Korea’s spy satellite capabilities

Australia urges release of citizens in China

Foreign Minister Penny Wong to meet her Chinese counterpart in Beijing today.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 01:00 PM

Australia urges release of citizens in China

US Supreme Court freezes removal of policy blocking migrants

Authority predicts border crossing could triple to 18,000 every day.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

US Supreme Court freezes removal of policy blocking migrants

Harvey Weinstein convicted of rape in Hollywood trial

Jury finds producer guilty of one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 11:40 AM

Harvey Weinstein convicted of rape in Hollywood trial

Asian markets mostly down on worries over rate hikes, inflation

So-called Santa rally appears to be eluding investors.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 11:00 AM

Asian markets mostly down on worries over rate hikes, inflation



New York ‘bling bishop’ charged with defrauding parishioner

Lamor Whitehead also slapped with counts of extortion and lying to the FBI.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 10:20 AM

New York ‘bling bishop’ charged with defrauding parishioner

Naughty, not nice, ‘Santa’ bags Peru drug sellers

Agents seize more than 6,000 packets of cocaine, marijuana.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 09:40 AM

Naughty, not nice, ‘Santa’ bags Peru drug sellers

FTX founder Bankman-Fried back in jail after hearing

Report says he was allowed to phone his US attorneys before he was sent back to jail.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 09:00 AM

FTX founder Bankman-Fried back in jail after hearing

Second person dies after crush outside UK Asake concert

Another woman, aged 21, remains in hospital in critical condition.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 08:20 AM

Second person dies after crush outside UK Asake concert

Amber Heard agrees to pay Johnny Depp US$1 million in defamation case

Actress says she has 'lost faith in the American legal system'.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 07:40 AM

Amber Heard agrees to pay Johnny Depp US$1 million in defamation case

US lawmakers call for criminal charges against Trump

Referrals are seen as largely symbolic as panel has no control over charging decision

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

US lawmakers call for criminal charges against Trump

Jury resumes deliberations in Benjamin Mendy sex trial

One panel member discharged for medical reasons, judge says.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 11:40 PM

Jury resumes deliberations in Benjamin Mendy sex trial

Meta ‘breached EU antitrust rules’ on Facebook ads

European Commission reveals preliminary finding on US online giant’s trading practices.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 11:00 PM

Meta ‘breached EU antitrust rules’ on Facebook ads

Sweden blocks extradition of journalist sought by Erdogan

Bulent Kenes is a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm’s Nato membership.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 10:20 PM

Sweden blocks extradition of journalist sought by Erdogan

Myanmar junta, anti-coup fighters trade accusations over ferry blast

17 wounded in explosion.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 09:40 PM

Myanmar junta, anti-coup fighters trade accusations over ferry blast


S. Africa’s ruling ANC re-elects Ramaphosa as party chief

This is despite a brewing scandal over a huge cash theft at his farm.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 09:00 PM

S. Africa’s ruling ANC re-elects Ramaphosa as party chief

Switzerland suspends intake of vulnerable refugees

Bern says the country is facing an influx of people fleeing Ukraine.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 08:20 PM

Switzerland suspends intake of vulnerable refugees

China reports first Covid deaths since hardline policy eased

Hospitals, crematoriums struggle with outbreak.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 07:40 PM

China reports first Covid deaths since hardline policy eased

Jailed Pakistan Taliban take hostages after seizing police station

Militants demand safe passage to Afghanistan.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 07:00 PM

Jailed Pakistan Taliban take hostages after seizing police station

5 killed in Toronto shooting

Suspect also dies after exchange of fire with law enforcement, police say.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

5 killed in Toronto shooting

Cars and dolls for all, Spain tackles toy gender bias

Industry players believe society has evolved.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 05:40 PM

Cars and dolls for all, Spain tackles toy gender bias

Russian troops to hold drills in Ukraine’s neighbour Belarus

Deployment raises fears of Belarusian soldiers joining offensive on Ukraine.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 05:00 PM

Russian troops to hold drills in Ukraine’s neighbour Belarus

31 Thai sailors missing after vessel sinks

Ship’s operating systems stopped working, spokesman says.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 04:20 PM

31 Thai sailors missing after vessel sinks

Taiwan probes TikTok unit for ‘illegal operations’

Chinese-owned social media app deemed a security risk.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

Taiwan probes TikTok unit for ‘illegal operations’

Taiwan probes TikTok unit for ‘illegal operations’

Council claims ‘high risk’ of users’ personal information being collected for the Chinese government.

Monday, 19 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

Taiwan probes TikTok unit for ‘illegal operations’