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Peak Tram back on track in tourist-devoid Hong Kong

Historic funicular, which dates back to 1888, offers panoramic views of island’s famous skyline.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 03:10 PM

Peak Tram back on track in tourist-devoid Hong Kong

Shaquille O’Neal to support Australian Indigenous ‘Voice’ campaign

Basketball star willing to give what is needed for programme.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 02:20 PM

Shaquille O’Neal to support Australian Indigenous ‘Voice’ campaign

Russia blocks UN adoption of nuclear disarmament text

Moscow claims draft copy lacks ‘balance’.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 01:30 PM

Russia blocks UN adoption of nuclear disarmament text

Bolsonaro condemns raids over Brazil ‘coup plot’

President says free speech is under attack.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 12:40 PM

Bolsonaro condemns raids over Brazil ‘coup plot’

Angola’s opposition leader rejects preliminary vote results

Adalberto Costa Junior wants an international commission to review the tally.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 11:50 AM

Angola’s opposition leader rejects preliminary vote results



Nadal ‘very sad’ over Djokovic’s absence from US Open

Spanish great says it is a shame when the best players can’t play a tournament for any reason.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 11:00 AM

Nadal ‘very sad’ over Djokovic’s absence from US Open

Pipeline operators to pay US$13 million over California coast leak

Spill blackened a 24km stretch between Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 10:10 AM

Pipeline operators to pay US$13 million over California coast leak

Los Angeles residents protest Fast and Furious street races

Folk angry at this weekend’s planned taping of latest film instalment in Angelino Heights.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 09:20 AM

Los Angeles residents protest Fast and Furious street races

Taming inflation will inflict ‘pain’ on Americans, says Powell

Fed chair douses hope of policy pivot.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 08:30 AM

Taming inflation will inflict ‘pain’ on Americans, says Powell

Van driver hits Brussels cafe terrace, injuring 6

Prosecutors say it is still unclear whether incident was an attack or an accident.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 07:50 AM

Van driver hits Brussels cafe terrace, injuring 6

Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai

Police say drugs likely originated in Columbia.

Saturday, 27 Aug 2022 07:10 AM

Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech for Covid vaccine patent infringement

Companies say they will vigorously defend against the suit allegations.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 11:59 PM

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech for Covid vaccine patent infringement

UK postal workers strike over pay dispute

Royal Mail Group workers join picket lines after being given a raise that falls far short of inflation.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 11:50 PM

UK postal workers strike over pay dispute

Pakistan declares emergency as millions affected by floods

At least 900 dead and 220,000 homes destroyed as monsoon rains continue to devastate country.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 11:10 PM

Pakistan declares emergency as millions affected by floods

UK police arrest man for murder after girl, 9, shot dead

Suspect is also held on two counts of attempted murder.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 10:30 PM

UK police arrest man for murder after girl, 9, shot dead


German govt in climb-down over gas levy amid outrage

Consumers furious after companies reporting €1 billion earnings demand share of tax.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 09:50 PM

German govt in climb-down over gas levy amid outrage

Turkey plays down US sanctions threat over Russia ties

Finance minister tells businesses that they should not be concerned by the issue.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 09:10 PM

Turkey plays down US sanctions threat over Russia ties

New Zealand identifies children found dead in suitcases

Family discover bodies after buying suitcases at auction for abandoned goods.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 08:30 PM

New Zealand identifies children found dead in suitcases

German motor giant Audi to make Formula One debut in 2026

Car manufacturer to announce team they will supply by year end.      

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 07:50 PM

German motor giant Audi to make Formula One debut in 2026

Energy fears push German consumer confidence to record low

Survey shows the citizens are feeling more frugal with their money than at any time since 2011.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 07:10 PM

Energy fears push German consumer confidence to record low

Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity

Foreign minister says Beijing’s threats will not stop the self-ruled island from making friends.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 06:30 PM

Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity

Australia launches formal inquiry into ex-PM’s secret power grab

Probe to be led by a former High Court judge.         

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 05:50 PM

Australia launches formal inquiry into ex-PM’s secret power grab

Chinese volleyball team wear masks during Asian Cup clash

Sport’s governing body apologises for failing to tell players to remove face covering.         

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 05:10 PM

Chinese volleyball team wear masks during Asian Cup clash

Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit

Pontiff says goal is fraternity, after proposed 2018 visit fizzled out.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 04:30 PM

Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit

Fukushima debris removal delayed by another year

Operator of devastated plant says deferment necessary to ensure safety of 40-year-long project.

Friday, 26 Aug 2022 03:50 PM