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Yen sinks to 150 per dollar, lowest since 1990
This is caused by the contrast between Japanese monetary easing and aggressive US interest rate hikes.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 06:30 PM
Russia's liberal ‘Echo of Moscow’ radio returns, from Berlin
Voices of opposition resume fight against Putin's propaganda.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 05:50 PM
Fela Kuti, who used ‘music as weapon’, honoured in Paris
Son speaks of father’s bravery ahead of immersive exhibition.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 05:10 PM
Hackers threaten to release Aussie celebs' health data
Personal information of 1,000 high-profile citizens may be leaked or sold.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 04:30 PM
US must prepare now for China invasion of Taiwan
American admiral says it’s about ‘how Chinese behave, act’.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 03:50 PM
UN inspectors blocked from visiting Australian jail
New South Wales says officers did not have prior approval to access detainees.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 03:10 PM
Climate change biggest threat yet for crisis-hit Sudan
Dwindling natural resources on back of environmental concerns fuelling inter-ethnic conflicts, says activist.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 02:30 PM
Rohingya face backlash in Bangladesh
Locals say refugees have outstayed their welcome.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 01:50 PM
Robotic suit gives paralysed children gift of walking
The Atlas 2030 exoskeleton helps with muscle rehabilitation therapy.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 01:10 PM
UK’s PM Truss rocked as interior minister departs
Polls show her personal and party ratings have plummeted, with YouGov saying she's the most unpopular leader it has ever tracked.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 12:30 PM
Smartphone sales sag as consumers delay purchases: report
Sales of the gadgets end quarter 9% less than in the same period last year.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 11:50 AM
Musk says he's ‘excited’ about buying Twitter, but overpaying
Parties involved in takeover have until Oct 28 to finalise megadeal.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 11:10 AM
Toddler killed in rare giraffe attack in South Africa
Police say victims were 'trampled'.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 10:30 AM
Director Paul Haggis's civil trial for rape opens in New York
The 69-year-old filmmaker is accused of sexual assault.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 09:50 AM
Tesla reports jump in Q3 profits, but revenues miss estimates
EV maker scores more than doubling of profits in the third-quarter to US$3.3 billion.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 09:10 AM
Stocks waver as inflation concerns offset positive earnings
Bourses in Paris, London and Frankfurt also pull back.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 08:30 AM
Britons skipping meals in cost of living crisis
Govt decision curb to energy price freeze will leave millions unable to adequately heat their homes.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 07:50 AM
Quebec lawmakers refuse to swear oath to King Charles
It is unclear if refusal will prevent them from taking their seats in the province’s National Assembly.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 07:10 AM
Cholera vaccine shortage forced move to one-dose strategy, says WHO
UN health agency says pivot in strategy will allow for doses in more countries.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 11:40 PM
Trump to testify in defamation case against rape accuser
E. Jean Carroll alleges former president sexually assaulted her in a New York department store.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 11:00 PM
Dutch launch big search for missing disabled girl, caregiver
Police say Hebe has disability, needs 24-hour care.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 10:20 PM
Man Utd’s Greenwood freed on bail after attempted rape charge
Football star ordered not to contact witnesses, including complainant.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 09:40 PM
India’s Congress party elects first non-Gandhi head in 24 years
Move to reverse its apparent steady decline into political oblivion.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 09:00 PM