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Finland to close border crossings with Russia over migrant influx

Helsinki accuses Moscow of ignoring the issue.  

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 11:59 PM

Trump ally on trial in Austria over planes ‘modified for combat use’

Eric Prince has been charged with violating the country’s War Material Act. 

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 11:20 PM

Trump ally on trial in Austria over planes ‘modified for combat use’

Russia sentences Navalny ally to 8 years in absentia

The Kremlin continues its crackdown on dissent.  

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 10:40 PM

Russia sentences Navalny ally to 8 years in absentia

Siemens nets record profit, but outlook cautious

Company earns €7.95 billion on sales of €77.8 billion in 2022-2023.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 10:00 PM

Siemens nets record profit, but outlook cautious

Common drug halves risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis

Levofloxacin has been found to safely reduce children’s chances of developing the disease by 56%. 

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 09:20 PM

Common drug halves risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis



Hundreds of Rohingya refugees reach western Indonesia by boat

Authorities say nearly 600 have arrived over the past week.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 08:40 PM

Hundreds of Rohingya refugees reach western Indonesia by boat

UK’s Cameron vows military support on surprise Kyiv visit

Britain remains a staunch political ally of Ukraine.  

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 08:00 PM

UK’s Cameron vows military support on surprise Kyiv visit

Cambodia opens Chinese-funded airport to serve Angkor temple tourists

Aviation facility to be given to Phnom Penh in 2073 after 50 years of operation by Beijing.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 07:20 PM

Cambodia opens Chinese-funded airport to serve Angkor temple tourists

China calls Biden’s Xi dictator comments ‘extremely wrong’

This follows Beijing, Washington’s agreement to restore military communications between them.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

China calls Biden’s Xi dictator comments ‘extremely wrong’

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over widening Myanmar conflict

Guterres says more than 200,000 people have been displaced.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 06:00 PM

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over widening Myanmar conflict

Asia markets mostly drop as rate-hope rally loses steam

Observers say the pullback is not unusual and remain upbeat.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 05:20 PM

Asia markets mostly drop as rate-hope rally loses steam

‘The Crown’ concludes with Diana’s death

Series’ final season premieres in 2 parts from today.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 04:40 PM · 1 comment

‘The Crown’ concludes with Diana’s death

11 dead, 51 hospitalised in China building fire

Rescue work in progress, cause of inferno being probed.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 04:00 PM

11 dead, 51 hospitalised in China building fire

X launches court fight with Australian watchdog

Social media company refuses to pay fine by eSafety over child sex abuse content moderation.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

X launches court fight with Australian watchdog

Top UN court to rule on Syria torture programme

Judges to deliver decision in first international case over brutal civil war.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 02:40 PM

Top UN court to rule on Syria torture programme


Israeli opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign ‘immediately’

Yair Lapid says change needed as PM has lost the people’s trust.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 02:00 PM

Israeli opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign ‘immediately’

Pro-Palestine rally turns violent at US Democratic HQ

Protesters clash with police, forcing lockdown of nearby Congress offices. 

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 01:20 PM

Pro-Palestine rally turns violent at US Democratic HQ

Guatemala court rules against president-elect in post-vote saga

Bernard Arevalo fails to secure order to halt prosecutors’ legal moves against him.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 12:40 PM

Guatemala court rules against president-elect in post-vote saga

S. Koreans sit key exam as flights halted to limit distraction

Authorities take extraordinary measures to prevent disturbing test-takers.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 12:00 PM

S. Koreans sit key exam as flights halted to limit distraction

Argentina frozen by indecision ahead of vote

Some citizens mull casting blank ballots.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 11:20 AM

Argentina frozen by indecision ahead of vote

Closing arguments in trial over hammer attack on Pelosi’s husband

David DePape’s defence team dispute prosecutors’ claim he had targeted the ex-speaker due to her position as a congressman.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 10:40 AM

Closing arguments in trial over hammer attack on Pelosi’s husband

Xi, Biden agree to restart high-level military-to-military talks

Resumption on the basis of equality and respect.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 10:00 AM

Xi, Biden agree to restart high-level military-to-military talks

US regulator greenlights Starship’s next launch tomorrow

SpaceX ‘met all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements’, FAA says.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 09:20 AM

US regulator greenlights Starship’s next launch tomorrow

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars for 4th time

Awards show to take place on March 10, 2024.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 08:40 AM

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars for 4th time

Mother of 6-year-old US boy who shot teacher jailed 21 months

Deja Taylor faces additional felony child neglect charges.

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 08:00 AM

Mother of 6-year-old US boy who shot teacher jailed 21 months