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Oil and gas emissions up to 3 times what is reported, says monitor

New tool pinpoints more than 70,000 sites spewing pollution into the atmosphere.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

Oil and gas emissions up to 3 times what is reported, says monitor

Warren Beatty sued over alleged sex with minor in 1973

Kristina Charlotte Hirsch seeks compensation for psychological, mental and emotional distress.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 07:17 AM

Warren Beatty sued over alleged sex with minor in 1973

Egypt dissident Abdel Fattah’s family demands proof of life

Country’s foreign minister says he has “all the necessary care in prison”.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 11:50 PM

Egypt dissident Abdel Fattah’s family demands proof of life

Brussels proposes €18 billion Ukraine aid package

Bloc looks to send Kyiv €1.5 billion per month in the form of 35-year loans.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 11:10 PM

Indonesia revokes licences of drug firms over syrups linked to child deaths

Southeast Asian country suffers spike in cases of acute kidney injury that kill nearly 200 children.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 10:30 PM

Indonesia revokes licences of drug firms over syrups linked to child deaths



Iran detains ‘unprecedented’ number of women journalists

Islamic Republic cracks down on protests over Mahsa Amini’s death.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 09:50 PM

Iran detains ‘unprecedented’ number of women journalists

After Israel, Lebanon eyes sea border talks with Syria

Beirut looking to begin offshore gas extraction, consolidate rights.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 09:10 PM

After Israel, Lebanon eyes sea border talks with Syria

Kremlin says ties with US will remain ‘bad’ after midterm elections

United States remains committed in supporting Ukraine, placing sanctions on Moscow.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 08:30 PM

Kremlin says ties with US will remain ‘bad’ after midterm elections

Sri Lanka cricketer accused of choking woman during alleged assault

Danushka Gunathilaka suspended from ‘all forms of the game’ with immediate effect.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 07:50 PM

Sri Lanka cricketer accused of choking woman during alleged assault

Iran executes two men convicted over 2016 police killings

Iranian judiciary carries out executions in Zahedan prison.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 07:10 PM

Iran executes two men convicted over 2016 police killings

Adidas slashes profit forecast after split from Kanye

Sportswear giant blames gloomier outlook on ‘high seasonality’ of successful ‘Yeezy’ line. 

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 06:30 PM

Adidas slashes profit forecast after split from Kanye

China’s security agency in Hong Kong buys US$65 million luxury villa

Sale sets record for most expensive house sold in Kowloon district on per-square foot basis.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 05:50 PM

China’s security agency in Hong Kong buys US$65 million luxury villa

Top US Republican says ‘clear we are going to take the House back’

Minority Leader confident his party will gain control of lower chamber of Congress.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 05:10 PM

Top US Republican says ‘clear we are going to take the House back’

US livid that basketball star Griner is being moved to Russian penal colony

Washington has put forward a “substantial offer” to resolve her case.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 04:30 PM

US livid that basketball star Griner is being moved to Russian penal colony

Australian climate protesters glue themselves to Warhol print

Duo also deface covers of artwork with graffiti.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 03:50 PM

Australian climate protesters glue themselves to Warhol print


Australian sentenced to 129 years in Philippine child sex abuse case

Second conviction for Peter Gerard Scully, already serving life sentence for rape and sex trafficking.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 03:10 PM

Australian sentenced to 129 years in Philippine child sex abuse case

Trailblazers secure big wins in US midterms

Early results show support for diversity.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 02:30 PM

Trailblazers secure big wins in US midterms

Elon Musk sells nearly US$4 billion in Tesla stock

Tech billionaire finds ways to fund massive Twitter acquisition.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 01:50 PM

Elon Musk sells nearly US$4 billion in Tesla stock

Rare Canaanite inscription found on ivory comb in Israel

Artefact provides direct evidence of usage of alphabet in daily life.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 01:10 PM

Rare Canaanite inscription found on ivory comb in Israel

World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality ‘damage in the mind’

Captains from England, France, Germany will wear rainbow-coloured armbands supporting anti-discrimination.  

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 12:30 PM

World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality ‘damage in the mind’

Southeast Asia’s Russian dilemma as summits loom

Ukraine trying a charm offensive as analysts predict bloc will park itself firmly on the fence.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 11:50 AM

Southeast Asia’s Russian dilemma as summits loom

UK to remain ‘bedrock’ of Nato, Sunak declares

British PM set to meet Nato chief to discuss London’s support for Ukraine.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 10:40 AM

UK to remain ‘bedrock’ of Nato, Sunak declares

Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials

Cautionary messages posted on social media against seeking hallucinogenic high from amphibians.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials

Biden to raise human rights in Egypt, Cambodia, say US officials

White House concerned about jailed dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 09:20 AM

Biden to raise human rights in Egypt, Cambodia, say US officials

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal, rattles Indian capital

USGS estimates minimal risk of fatalities.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal, rattles Indian capital