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Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by drone attack

Alleged attack comes days after Russia said it is strengthening its position on the peninsula.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 07:00 PM

Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by drone attack

One dead in twin Jerusalem bus stop attacks

Blast strikes two bus stations.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 06:20 PM

One dead in twin Jerusalem bus stop attacks

New-born killed in Russian strike on Ukraine maternity ward, say rescuers

Emergency services manage to pull mother, doctor from rubble but infant dies.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 05:40 PM

New-born killed in Russian strike on Ukraine maternity ward, say rescuers

European Space Agency to vote on record budget, name new astronauts

3-year fund for new programmes well over €18 billion.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 05:00 PM

European Space Agency to vote on record budget, name new astronauts

Maskless World Cup scenes spark anger in zero-Covid China

Many question government’s exceptional approach while rest of the world lives with the virus.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 04:20 PM

Maskless World Cup scenes spark anger in zero-Covid China



‘Multiple fatalities’ in Walmart shooting, Virginia police say

The dead include assailant.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 03:40 PM

‘Multiple fatalities’ in Walmart shooting, Virginia police say

Protests erupt at largest iPhone factory in China

Videos shows hundreds of workers marching, confronted by people in hazmat suits and riot police.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 03:00 PM

Protests erupt at largest iPhone factory in China

Industry body says China has ‘solved’ youth gaming addiction

Govt-affiliated group reports over 75% of minors play less than 3 hours a week. 

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 02:20 PM

Industry body says China has ‘solved’ youth gaming addiction

Beijing folk ‘sick of everything’ as authorities inflict yet more Covid lockdowns

Residents increasingly fed up with navigating vague, shifting restrictions, exhausted by uncertainty.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 01:40 PM

Beijing folk ‘sick of everything’ as authorities inflict yet more Covid lockdowns

More than 20 hurt after magnitude-6.1 quake in Turkey

Tremor strikes Duzce province, 170km from Istanbul.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 01:00 PM

More than 20 hurt after magnitude-6.1 quake in Turkey

Singapore warns slower economic growth in 2023

Officials say war in Ukraine, attempts to fight decades-high inflation key factors in slowdown.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 12:20 PM

Singapore warns slower economic growth in 2023

Report lays bare Australia’s ‘sobering’ climate challenge

Global warming melting country's alpine regions while contributing to ocean acidification and rising sea levels.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:40 AM

Report lays bare Australia’s ‘sobering’ climate challenge

Taiwan’s newest party wants to make mahjong great again

Leader campaigns for gambling restrictions on ancient game to be removed.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:00 AM

Taiwan’s newest party wants to make mahjong great again

Germany eye World Cup redemption as Spain, Croatia kick off

Four-time world champions haunted by spectre of 2018 horror show in Russia, where they crashed out in group stage.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

Germany eye World Cup redemption as Spain, Croatia kick off

Bolsonaro backers seek votes annulment to give him Brazil win

Former president’s party alleges ‘malfunction’ of 280,000 electronic voting machines.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 09:20 AM

Bolsonaro backers seek votes annulment to give him Brazil win


Tiger tops PGA Tour bonus list again to earn US$15 million

McIlroy, a four-time major winner, takes home US$12 million while Spieth, a three-time major champion, makes US$9 million.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

Tiger tops PGA Tour bonus list again to earn US$15 million

Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits

US-based Glazer family, who have owned the team for 17 years, may be on their way out.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits

US tech giant Hewlett Packard plans up to 6,000 job cuts

US company sees revenues fall 11.2% for final fiscal quarter.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 07:20 AM

US tech giant Hewlett Packard plans up to 6,000 job cuts

Baidu revenue grows 2% year-on-year in Q3

32.5 billion yuan recorded, earnings report says.

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

Baidu revenue grows 2% year-on-year in Q3

Cuban singer Pablo Milanes dies in Madrid at 79 

Country’s PM says Cuban culture mourns passing of the acclaimed musician.  

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 11:20 PM

Cuban singer Pablo Milanes dies in Madrid at 79 

Paramount says ending Simon & Schuster/Penguin deal after US antitrust ruling  

Company terminates divestment of its highly profitable but ‘non-core asset’.  

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 10:30 PM

Paramount says ending Simon & Schuster/Penguin deal after US antitrust ruling  

Gay Australian footballer Cavallo ‘lost respect’ for FIFA 

Sport’s governing body has banned armbands showing support for LGBT rights.  

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 09:40 PM

Gay Australian footballer Cavallo ‘lost respect’ for FIFA 

Bacterial infections the ‘second leading cause of death worldwide’ 

Research points to stark differences in the rates for poor and wealthy regions.  

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 08:50 PM

Bacterial infections the ‘second leading cause of death worldwide’ 

Greece rescuing hundreds of migrants in strong winds off Crete

Distress call received yesterday, rep says.

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 08:00 PM

Greece rescuing hundreds of migrants in strong winds off Crete

Disney seeks old magic in return of ex-CEO

Company pins all hope of rejuvenation on Hollywood’s most respected executive Bob Iger.  

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022 07:10 PM

Disney seeks old magic in return of ex-CEO