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One killed in massive fire in Moscow shopping centre

Emergency workers say rescue work hampered by building design.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 07:40 PM

One killed in massive fire in Moscow shopping centre

Britain fines Santander over money laundering failures 

UK authorities find ‘serious and persistent gaps’ in controls that could lead to financial crimes.  

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 07:00 PM

Britain fines Santander over money laundering failures 

IMF chief praises China’s ‘decisive’ move away from zero-Covid

Global financial agency says Beijing’s performance affects world, not just the local economy.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

IMF chief praises China’s ‘decisive’ move away from zero-Covid

China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet 

Beijing hopes the C919 will compete with foreign models like Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320.  

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 05:40 PM

China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet 

South Korean truckers vote to end nationwide strike

Over 60% of drivers want to return to work, says union.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 05:00 PM

South Korean truckers vote to end nationwide strike



Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

Craft to be ready by 2035, fitted with cutting-edge air combat tech.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 04:20 PM

Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

World’s longest-serving president starts 6th term in Equatorial Guinea

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo wins presidential polls with 95% majority.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

World’s longest-serving president starts 6th term in Equatorial Guinea

US currency to bear signatures of 2 women for first time

They belong to Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 03:00 PM

US currency to bear signatures of 2 women for first time

US police identify ‘Boy in the Box’ 65 years later 

Unsolved murder victim recognised using modern DNA testing and genealogy.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 02:20 PM

US police identify ‘Boy in the Box’ 65 years later 

South Koreans to get younger on paper

National Assembly passes set of bills to drop traditional system of calculating ages.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 01:40 PM

South Koreans to get younger on paper

Canada police suspend contract with China-linked firm 

Agreement on radio frequency filtering system terminated due to national security concerns.  

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 01:00 PM

Canada police suspend contract with China-linked firm 

Bangladesh opposition says top leaders taken by police

Arrest comes a day before planned rally to call for PM’s resignation.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

Bangladesh opposition says top leaders taken by police

Celine Dion reveals rare neurological disorder, cancels shows

Stiff-Person Syndrome affecting ability to walk, use vocal cords.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 11:40 AM

Celine Dion reveals rare neurological disorder, cancels shows

‘Merchant of Death’ Bout arrives in Russia after swap 

55-year-old notorious arms trafficker freed.  

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 11:00 AM

 ‘Merchant of Death’ Bout arrives in Russia after swap 

Study finds footballers’ brains likely to decline more than average person after 65

Benefits of physical exercise on cognitive health lessen over time.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 10:20 AM

Study finds footballers’ brains likely to decline more than average person after 65


Covid jabs to be integrated into core vaccine programmes for poor nations

Shots to still be made available to less well-off countries, Gavi says.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 09:40 AM

Covid jabs to be integrated into core vaccine programmes for poor nations

Japanese billionaire Maezawa announces crew of artists for lunar voyage

Among them are US producer Steve Aoki, K-pop musician TOP.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 09:00 AM

Japanese billionaire Maezawa announces crew of artists for lunar voyage

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter sued over alleged 2001 rape of teen

Shannon Ruth claims singer forced her to perform oral sex on him on a tour bus.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 08:20 AM

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter sued over alleged 2001 rape of teen

US basketball star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer

This follows ‘painstaking and intense’ negotiations.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 07:40 AM

US basketball star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer

Ronaldo says Portugal ‘united’ after reported walkout threat

National football association also denies striker’s purported move.

Friday, 09 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Ronaldo says Portugal ‘united’ after reported walkout threat

UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom

Border Force agency trains 2,000 soldiers to back up its personnel.

Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 11:40 PM

UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom

King Charles coins enter UK circulation

New 50 pence features monarch’s head facing left.         

Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 11:00 PM

King Charles coins enter UK circulation

Climate activists storm runways at 2 German airports

Members of Last Generation glue themselves to ground before taken into custody.        

Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 10:40 PM

Climate activists storm runways at 2 German airports

New York Times workers go on strike over wage dispute

Media outlet insists negotiations not at an impasse, ‘disappointed’ with employees' extreme action.         

Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 10:00 PM

New York Times workers go on strike over wage dispute

More than 150 Rohingya rescued off Thai coast

Boat carrying 48 women, 106 men spotted by offshore oil rig.

Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 09:20 PM

More than 150 Rohingya rescued off Thai coast