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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

Turkey releases reporter jailed by text message

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

Scottish government outlines post-independence plans to rejoin EU

Ex-Olympic walking champion Schwazer blocked from Paris Games

He believes his suspension for doping is unfair. 

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:40 PM

Ex-Olympic walking champion Schwazer blocked from Paris Games

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

Shakira to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud

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

Strong magnitude 6.7 quake shakes southern Philippines



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

About 250 Rohingya refugees sent back to sea

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

UK retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdown

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

Tajikistan to link up with China telecom network

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

Maldives to inaugurate new China-leaning leader

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

Biden, Mexico president to discuss fentanyl, migrants

Indian rescuers warn freeing trapped workers could take another 48 hours

Efforts hampered by falling debris.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 04:20 PM

Indian rescuers warn freeing trapped workers could take another 48 hours

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

Pacific Games caught in big-power rivalry as China’s money rolls in

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

Myanmar junta nabs scam ringleaders wanted by China

Apple’s Napoleonic US$200 million gamble

Joaquin Phoenix stars as the French emperor.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 02:20 PM

Apple’s Napoleonic US$200 million gamble

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

UK newspaper removes viral Osama bin Laden letter


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

Alibaba shares dive more than 7% at open

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

IBM pulls X ads over pro-Nazi posts

Singer Cassie sues rap mogul Sean Combs

She accuses him of rape and physical abuse.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 11:40 AM

Singer Cassie sues rap mogul Sean Combs

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

Appeals court judge temporarily lifts Trump gag order

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

BTS’ Jimin image blunder by US outlet sparks online outrage

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

Union walkout of ‘thousands’ rattles big Starbucks promotion

15 hurt as Bulgarian fans clash with police during Euro qualifier

Match played behind closed doors.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

15 hurt as Bulgarian fans clash with police during Euro qualifier

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

Pelosi husband attacker found guilty of assault, attempted kidnapping

Canadian man who ran over Muslim family convicted of murder

Nathaniel Veltman faces up to life in prison over deaths.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

Canadian man who ran over Muslim family convicted of murder

Israel army says body of hostage found near Gaza hospital

Slain woman identified as Yehudit Weiss.

Friday, 17 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Israel army says body of hostage found near Gaza hospital