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Zelensky urges ‘unwavering unity’ in US until ‘peace restored’

US says steadfast in support for Ukraine, prepared to stand with nation as long as it takes.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

Zelensky urges ‘unwavering unity’ in US until ‘peace restored’

S.Africa slams ‘out of reach’ climate aid for poorer nations

Nation’s president says international funders making it difficult to access aid to fight climate change.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 11:20 PM

S.Africa slams ‘out of reach’ climate aid for poorer nations

France to unveil shift in West Africa anti-jihadist fight

French officials denounce fake news campaigns, note growing push by Russia to expand influence in West Africa.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 10:40 PM

France to unveil shift in West Africa anti-jihadist fight

EU halts Vanuatu visa waiver over ‘golden passports’

Bloc views scheme as risk to internal security.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 10:00 PM

Japan to tighten rules on donations to religious groups after Abe murder

PM Fumio Kishida outlines plans to curb malicious offerings where members are pressured to give excessive amounts.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 09:20 PM

Japan to tighten rules on donations to religious groups after Abe murder



New migrant rescue ship docks in Italy

Flagship division Ampere aims to produce 1 million electric vehicles by 2031.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 08:40 PM

New migrant rescue ship docks in Italy

300 suspected migrants from Sri Lanka rescued off Vietnam

The vessel is believed to be heading for Canada.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 08:00 PM

300 suspected migrants from Sri Lanka rescued off Vietnam

Jailed activist begins hunger strike ahead of Biden visit to Cambodia

Theary Seng is protesting conditions in prison.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 07:20 PM

Jailed activist begins hunger strike ahead of Biden visit to Cambodia

China playing ‘aggressive games’ with Canada democracy, says Trudeau

Report says Beijing seeks to place agents in offices of members of parliament to influence policy.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 06:40 PM

China playing ‘aggressive games’ with Canada democracy, says Trudeau

World risks ‘collective suicide’, UN chief warns climate summit

Antonio Guterres urges countries to ramp up transition to renewable energy.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 06:00 PM

World risks ‘collective suicide’, UN chief warns climate summit

Sony to begin plastic packaging phase-out next year

Japanese conglomerate announces long-term plan on ‘zero environmental footprint’.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 05:20 PM

Sony to begin plastic packaging phase-out next year

Ukraine's star novelist Kurkov tours world for war ‘duty’

61-year-old author travels across the globe to promote non-fiction work on Russian invasion.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 04:40 PM

Ukraine's star novelist Kurkov tours world for war ‘duty’

Powerball draw for record US$1.9 billion jackpot delayed

California Lottery says a participating lottery needed more time to complete security protocols.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 04:00 PM

Powerball draw for record US$1.9 billion jackpot delayed

China shows off newly approved passenger jet at major airshow

Fresh entry to challenge foreign models like Boeing 737 Max, Airbus A320.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 03:20 PM

China shows off newly approved passenger jet at major airshow

US votes with Biden agenda at stake – and Trump in the wings

Up for grabs are all 435 House seats, a third of the 100 Senate seats, and a slew of state-level posts.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 02:40 PM

US votes with Biden agenda at stake – and Trump in the wings


Microsoft co-founder's art may reap US$1 billion at auction

Super wealthy view paintings as safe investment amid turbulent global economy and Russia-Ukraine war.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 02:00 PM

Microsoft co-founder's art may reap US$1 billion at auction

Australian insurer warns of ‘distressing’ data threat

Medibank Private tells customers to be ‘vigilant’ after extortion by hacker.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 01:20 PM

Australian insurer warns of ‘distressing’ data threat

Renault to reorganise towards electric future

French automaker will pitch investors on planned green revamp.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 12:40 PM

Renault to reorganise towards electric future

Investigators raid police offices over Itaewon crush

55 locations, including top cop’s office, are searched.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 12:00 PM

Investigators raid police offices over Itaewon crush

Mexico mayor accuses prosecutor of covering up woman's murder

Attorney-general's claim that no foul play was involved shown to be false by surveillance footage. 

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 11:20 AM

Mexico mayor accuses prosecutor of covering up woman's murder

China playing ‘aggressive games’ with Canada democracy, says Trudeau

Group says Chinese cops have used police posts to carry out operations on foreign soil.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 10:40 AM

China playing ‘aggressive games’ with Canada democracy, says Trudeau

Christchurch mosque murderer appeals life sentence

Lawyer says client Brenton Tarrant's  guilty plea was entered under duress.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

Christchurch mosque murderer appeals life sentence

Blue tick accounts suspended from Twitter after impersonating @elonmusk

Platform owner says any account engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently banned.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 09:20 AM

Blue tick accounts suspended from Twitter after impersonating @elonmusk

Fingerprint match on US rape accused

Rossi is wanted for raping a 21-year-old in Utah, and for attacks on other women.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

Fingerprint match on US rape accused

US seizes US$3.4 billion in bitcoin stolen from Silk Road

James Zhong, 32, has pled guilty to committing wire fraud.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

US seizes US$3.4 billion in bitcoin stolen from Silk Road