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Italy defends migrant policy after claims of illegal rejections

Groups say move to select who could disembark was illegal.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

Italy defends migrant policy after claims of illegal rejections

US stocks rise ahead of midterm vote

Polls show Republicans likely to win at least one house of Congress.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 07:20 AM

Putin-linked businessman admits US elections ‘interference’

Yevgeny Prigozhin says will continue trying to influence outcomes of polls in several Western countries.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

Putin-linked businessman admits US elections ‘interference’

Musk defends paid blue badge plans for Twitter

Platform’s new owner says widespread verification will democratise journalism, empower the people.         

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 11:20 PM

Musk defends paid blue badge plans for Twitter

Ryanair returns to profit, eyes strong outlook

€1.37 billion generated in six months to end-September.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 10:40 PM

Ryanair returns to profit, eyes strong outlook



Vast Hong Kong villa development plot sold to cover Evergrande debts

Proceeds will go towards repaying Chinese property giant's massive financial obligations. 

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 10:00 PM

Vast Hong Kong villa development plot sold to cover Evergrande debts

Indonesia Q3 growth rises but remains below forecasts

5.44% to 5.72% is the biggest jump in more than a year, statistics body says.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 09:20 PM

Indonesia Q3 growth rises but remains below forecasts

Philippine prisons chief accused of ordering journalist’s murder

Complaints filed against Gerald Bantag over Percival Mabasa’s killing.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 08:40 PM

Philippine prisons chief accused of ordering journalist’s murder

China virus cases at 6-month high despite grinding lockdowns

Country logs more than 5,600 infections today, almost half in Guangdong province.         

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 08:00 PM

China virus cases at 6-month high despite grinding lockdowns

China exports fall in October, first decline since 2020

Domestic slowdown and threat of global recession hit country's international trade.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 07:20 PM

China exports fall in October, first decline since 2020

Pennsylvania Republicans want Trump back in power

Rally-goers recall lockdowns that lasted 'forever', point to high gas prices.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 06:40 PM

Pennsylvania Republicans want Trump back in power

Meta planning massive lay-offs

Reports say ‘many thousands’ of employees could be impacted.     

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 06:00 PM

Meta planning massive lay-offs

Hacking gang targeted Qatar World Cup critics

Host govt furiously denies it commissioned the spying.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 05:10 PM

Hacking gang targeted Qatar World Cup critics

UK trade minister heads to Taiwan for talks

Greg Hands to discuss ‘fintech, food, drink and pharma’ with President Tsai Ing-wen during the two-day visit.  

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 04:20 PM

Asian markets mostly up after solid US jobs data

Seoul, Taipei, Sydney among bourses up in early trade.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 03:30 PM

Asian markets mostly up after solid US jobs data


Stand-off at port as Italy accepts only some rescued migrants

Captain of ship carrying refugees refuses to comply with authorities' demands.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 02:40 PM

Stand-off at port as Italy accepts only some rescued migrants

Spurs boss Conte ‘confident’ Son will play at World Cup

South Korean skipper in a race to recover from surgery in time to play in Qatar.         

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 01:50 PM

Spurs boss Conte ‘confident’ Son will play at World Cup

Deaths from plane crash into Tanzania’s Lake Victoria rise to 19

Authorities say rescue operation still in progress, passengers likely trapped in aircraft wreckage.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 01:00 PM

Deaths from plane crash into Tanzania’s Lake Victoria rise to 19

Apple says iPhone production hit by China Covid lockdown

Customers will now face longer wait times ahead of the holiday season. 

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 12:10 PM

Apple says iPhone production hit by China Covid lockdown

2 teenage spectators killed in Belgian rally accident

Expert says slippery conditions from rain caused race car to veer off road.         

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 11:10 AM

2 teenage spectators killed in Belgian rally accident

World population at 8 billion humans – and still growing

UN projects number of people to continue rising to 8.5 billion in 2030

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 10:30 AM

World population at 8 billion humans – and still growing

Sri Lanka’s Gunathilaka appears in court on sex assault charges

Lawyer will seek bail for the 31-year-old.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 09:40 AM

Sri Lanka’s Gunathilaka appears in court on sex assault charges

Several students among at least 24 killed in Guinea bus crash

Vehicle collides with truck.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 08:50 AM

Several students among at least 24 killed in Guinea bus crash

Teenager Rune upsets Djokovic to win Paris Masters

Danish wonderboy beats 6-time champion, scoring biggest early victory of career. 

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

Teenager Rune upsets Djokovic to win Paris Masters

N. Korea vows ‘resolute’ military response to US-S. Korea exercises

Warning comes amid a spate of missile tests by Pyongyang. 

Monday, 07 Nov 2022 07:10 AM

N. Korea vows ‘resolute’ military response to US-S. Korea exercises