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French fest drops cartoonist amid threats after incest row 

Top comics event cancels appearance by controversial author.  

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 10:20 PM

French fest drops cartoonist amid threats after incest row 

Istanbul mayor's ‘insult’ trial resumes ahead of elections

A conviction would disqualify him from politics for the duration of the sentence. 

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:40 PM

Istanbul mayor's ‘insult’ trial resumes ahead of elections

Pope says spend less on Christmas, give to Ukraine

Pontiff urges humility and charity towards war-torn country.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:00 PM

Pope says spend less on Christmas, give to Ukraine

Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts 

Plaintiffs assert that company failed to adequately moderate violent content on its platform.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 08:20 PM

Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts 

Hong Kong police wrong to ban Tiananmen vigil, court rules

Judge overturns conviction of jailed democracy activist.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:40 PM

Hong Kong police wrong to ban Tiananmen vigil, court rules



Snakes have clitorises, scientists say, slamming research ‘taboo’ 

Findings suggest that this could play an essential role in how the reptiles reproduce. 

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:00 PM

Snakes have clitorises, scientists say, slamming research ‘taboo’ 

UK inflation slows to 10.7% in November

The modest slowdown follows falls in the price of motor fuel.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

UK inflation slows to 10.7% in November

Nicaragua bishop who criticised govt charged with conspiracy 

Police say accused is being investigated for trying to ‘destabilise country’.  

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 05:40 PM

Nicaragua bishop who criticised govt charged with conspiracy 

As Peru protests rage, court denies ex-president’s release appeal

Officials warn the demos could spiral out of control.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 05:00 PM

As Peru protests rage, court denies ex-president’s release appeal

US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Batteries able to shoot down incoming projectiles to country.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 04:20 PM

US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Release set for animator Miyazaki’s first film in 10 years

‘How Do You Live?’ to premiere on July 14.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

Release set for animator Miyazaki’s first film in 10 years

Iran pushes global list of imprisoned journalists to record high

China remains ‘world’s biggest jailer’ of media members.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 03:00 PM

Iran pushes global list of imprisoned journalists to record high

Asian markets extend US rally after inflation boost, eyes on Fed

Investors welcome softer-than-expected US inflation data.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 02:20 PM

Asian markets extend US rally after inflation boost, eyes on Fed

Japan details plans to strengthen defence

5-year strategy to mitigate threats from China, nuclear-armed North Korea.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 01:40 PM

Japan details plans to strengthen defence

Tory Lanez offered Megan Thee Stallion US$1 million over shooting, court hears

She says she 'occasionally had sex' with accused.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 01:00 PM

Tory Lanez offered Megan Thee Stallion US$1 million over shooting, court hears


EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Asean amid Ukraine war

Bloc looks to bolster ties with Southeast Asia to face trade challenges.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Asean amid Ukraine war

China says tracking Covid cases now ‘impossible’ as infections soar

Officials warn of rapid spread after Beijing abruptly drops zero-tolerance policy.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 11:40 AM

China says tracking Covid cases now ‘impossible’ as infections soar

ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown

Philippines-based lender trims 2022 forecast to 4.2%

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 11:00 AM

ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of inciting violence in Brazil

Outgoing leader 'still hasn’t recognised his defeat', says president-elect.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 10:20 AM

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of inciting violence in Brazil

EU parliament sacks vice-president charged in Qatar bribe probe

Government of Gulf state has denied connection to wrongdoing in the case. 

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:40 AM

EU parliament sacks vice-president charged in Qatar bribe probe

US charges crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with ‘massive’ fraud

FTX founder faces life in prison, if convicted.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:00 AM

US charges crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with ‘massive’ fraud

Suitcase murder suspect pleads not guilty in N. Zealand

Court suppression orders bar press from naming the woman or her deceased children.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 08:20 AM

Suitcase murder suspect pleads not guilty in N. Zealand

United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order

New aircraft to replace 767 fleet that will be removed from service by 2030. 

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:40 AM

United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order

Messi carries Argentina into World Cup final

Argentine genius inspires his team to 3-0 win against Croatia.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Messi carries Argentina into World Cup final

Australia signs security pact with Vanuatu 

The agreement will cover areas such as defence, policing, and disaster relief. 

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 11:40 PM

Australia signs security pact with Vanuatu