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Turkey releases reporter jailed by text message
Baris Pehlivan walks out of Istanbul’s high-security prison after latest case was dropped.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 11:00 PM
Scottish government outlines post-independence plans to rejoin EU
Pro-independence administration lays out plans for getting back into the bloc.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 10:20 PM
Ex-Olympic walking champion Schwazer blocked from Paris Games
He believes his suspension for doping is unfair.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:40 PM
Shakira to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud
Prosecutors seek a jail term of more than 8 years, €24 million fine.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:00 PM
Strong magnitude 6.7 quake shakes southern Philippines
No reports of injuries, ‘substantial damage’ after ‘strongest ever tremor’.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 08:20 PM
About 250 Rohingya refugees sent back to sea
Thousands risk lives each year on long, expensive sea journeys to try to reach Malaysia, Indonesia.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 07:40 PM
UK retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdown
This is due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 07:00 PM
Tajikistan to link up with China telecom network
With among the slowest internet services in the world, landlocked country seeks way out of isolation.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 06:20 PM
Maldives to inaugurate new China-leaning leader
Mohamed Muizzu, who vows to cultivate strong ties with Beijing, will be sworn in today.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 05:40 PM
Biden, Mexico president to discuss fentanyl, migrants
The 2 issues promise to weigh heavily in next year’s US election.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 05:00 PM
Indian rescuers warn freeing trapped workers could take another 48 hours
Efforts hampered by falling debris.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 04:20 PM
Pacific Games caught in big-power rivalry as China’s money rolls in
Beijing has spent at least US$53 million on the sporting event, think tank says.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 03:40 PM
Myanmar junta nabs scam ringleaders wanted by China
Suspects arrested in lawless northern Laukkai town with rampant fraudulent activity.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 03:00 PM
Apple’s Napoleonic US$200 million gamble
Joaquin Phoenix stars as the French emperor.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 02:20 PM
UK newspaper removes viral Osama bin Laden letter
White House says excerpt being used to stir controversy about US support for Israel.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 01:40 PM
Alibaba shares dive more than 7% at open
Plunge follows e-commerce titan’s announcement it was cancelling the spin-off of its cloud computing arm.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 01:00 PM
IBM pulls X ads over pro-Nazi posts
Tech giant says its promos shown next to antisemitic content on platform.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 12:20 PM
Singer Cassie sues rap mogul Sean Combs
She accuses him of rape and physical abuse.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 11:40 AM
Appeals court judge temporarily lifts Trump gag order
Interim stay granted ‘considering constitutional and statutory rights at issue’.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 11:00 AM
BTS’ Jimin image blunder by US outlet sparks online outrage
Fans blast entertainment news site over mix-up.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 10:20 AM
Union walkout of ‘thousands’ rattles big Starbucks promotion
Group seeking to pressure coffee giant on stalled contract talks.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:40 AM
15 hurt as Bulgarian fans clash with police during Euro qualifier
Match played behind closed doors.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:00 AM
Pelosi husband attacker found guilty of assault, attempted kidnapping
Jury returns with a unanimous verdict after deliberating for less than a day.
Friday, 17 Nov 2023 08:20 AM