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Giant effigy of former British PM Truss to go up in smoke

Organisers say the 10-metre-tall caricature will be torched on Bonfire Night on Saturday.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 09:30 PM

Giant effigy of former British PM Truss to go up in smoke

Prosecutors blame renovation firm for India bridge collapse

Company is believed to have ‘hired contractors who were not qualified enough’.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 08:50 PM

Prosecutors blame renovation firm for India bridge collapse

Damning UK report slams police for inadequate vetting of officers

London unit vows to be ruthless in getting rid of ‘those who corrupt our integrity’.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 08:10 PM

Damning UK report slams police for inadequate vetting of officers

Kazakhstan seizes jewels worth US$230 million from ex-leader’s nephew

The gems were found as part of a new investigation against businessman Kairat Satybaldy.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 07:30 PM

Kazakhstan seizes jewels worth US$230 million from ex-leader’s nephew

Drugmaker GSK profit rockets on consumer health spinoff

Company records vast gain from Haleon demerger.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 06:50 PM




Costa Rica ends search for downed plane carrying German fitness billionaire

Authorities conclude 11-day operation without finding further evidence. 

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 06:10 PM

Costa Rica ends search for downed plane carrying German fitness billionaire

Netanyahu sees path to power with far right

Initial election results show former premier's bloc taking a narrow lead.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 05:30 PM

Netanyahu sees path to power with far right

N. Korea fires more than 10 missiles, one close to S. Korea

President Yoon Suk-yeol calls this 'effectively a territorial invasion'.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 04:50 PM

N. Korea fires more than 10 missiles, one close to S. Korea

Rare US Constitution original copy to be auctioned in December

Bidding for the historical document could go as high as US$30 million, says Sotheby’s.       

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 04:10 PM

Rare US Constitution original copy to be auctioned in December

South Korea to hold police accountable for crowd crush failures

Prime minister says they must explain poor response to multiple emergency calls ahead of tragedy.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 03:30 PM

South Korea to hold police accountable for crowd crush failures

China imposes Covid lockdown on area around iPhone factory

This comes after workers fled the facility to avoid a virus outbreak and the resulting restrictions.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 02:50 PM

China imposes Covid lockdown on area around iPhone factory

US requests for overseas abortion pills surges

Study says demand increased by 160% after Supreme Court decision to restrict abortions.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 02:10 PM

US requests for overseas abortion pills surges

Air raid warning on South Korean island after North Korea fires missiles

Residents of Ulleungdo told to evacuate to the nearest shelter after one of three projectiles falls close to the mainland.          

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 01:30 PM

Air raid warning on South Korean island after North Korea fires missiles

Danish left wins razor-thin election victory

PM ‘very happy’ after attempt by former coalition member to topple govt backfires.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 12:50 PM

Danish left wins razor-thin election victory

Ecuador declares emergency after 5 police gunned down

Officials say organised crime groups launched 9 attacks with explosives, firearms against police, oil installations.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 11:30 AM

Ecuador declares emergency after 5 police gunned down


Musk announces US$8 monthly charge for verified Twitter accounts

The platform’s brand-new owner says says this will solve its issues with bots and trolls.        

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 10:50 AM

Musk announces US$8 monthly charge for verified Twitter accounts

Suspect pleads not guilty in Pelosi attack

Justice Dept accuses David DePape of attempting to kidnap, torture speaker into confessing ‘lies’.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 10:10 AM

Suspect pleads not guilty in Pelosi attack

US Supreme Court freezes release of Trump tax returns

Former US president wins temporary reprieve ahead of Nov 8 mid-terms.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 09:30 AM

US Supreme Court freezes release of Trump tax returns

Trump reopens 2020 playbook with ‘rigged’ election claim

Former US president points to obscure website alleging hundreds of thousands of mail votes tainted by fraud.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 08:50 AM

Trump reopens 2020 playbook with ‘rigged’ election claim

Ukraine first lady appeals for IT workers’ help

Olena Zelenska calls for positive nation-building change, accusing Russian tech specialists of murder.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 08:10 AM

Ukraine first lady appeals for IT workers’ help

Colombia declares rainfall disaster

Gustavo Petro says crop losses contributing to rising food inflation.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 07:30 AM

Colombia declares rainfall disaster

Lebanon seizes captagon pills inside construction material

Authorities ramp up efforts to counter ‘Jihadist’ drug production and trafficking.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 11:40 PM

Lebanon seizes captagon pills inside construction material

UK vows ‘more radical’ measures to tackle illegal migration

Immigration minister says people must be deterred from crossing the Channel illegally.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 11:00 PM

UK vows ‘more radical’ measures to tackle illegal migration

Ukraine commander fears loss of Starlink

Loss of uniquely simple to use system would be major blow to country's defences.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 10:20 PM

 Ukraine commander fears loss of Starlink

Food banks are a ‘lifesaver’ as UK feels cost of living crisis

Soaring inflation causes more people to come forward for help.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 09:40 PM

Food banks are a ‘lifesaver’ as UK feels cost of living crisis