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US judge sentences wildlife trafficker to more than 5 years in jail

Trafficking plot involved illegal poaching of around 35 rhinoceros and more than 100 elephants.

Friday, 19 Aug 2022 08:50 AM

US judge sentences wildlife trafficker to more than 5 years in jail

Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs

Patches have been released to fix what is described as a vulnerability.

Friday, 19 Aug 2022 07:50 AM

Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs

Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group

Children's Health Defense says Meta is stifling its free speech rights.

Friday, 19 Aug 2022 07:10 AM

Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group

World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers say

A ‘last-minute’ sales period to open before start of tournament in November.         

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 11:40 PM

World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers say

Even modest climate change imperils northern forests

Study finds trees under 1.6C of warming experience reduced growth, increased mortality.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 11:00 PM

Even modest climate change imperils northern forests



Forest fire smog blankets Moscow

Greenpeace says fires cover 3,300 hectares.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 10:20 PM

Forest fire smog blankets Moscow

Swiss region to test-run legalising cannabis

Basel-Stadt canton to launch a 2.5-year-long study on the effects regulated sales of the substance.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 09:40 PM

Swiss region to test-run legalising cannabis

Gang-raped Indian woman ‘numb’ after attackers released

Dozens stage demonstration in New Delhi against release of men.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 09:00 PM

Gang-raped Indian woman ‘numb’ after attackers released

Poll points to victory for UK PM hopeful Truss

Foreign minister currently has a 32-point lead over rival Rishi Sunak.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 08:20 PM

Poll points to victory for UK PM hopeful Truss

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka warns of record 8% economic contraction

Island nation seeks International Monetary Fund bailout.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 07:20 PM

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka warns of record 8% economic contraction

High-ranked Japan and China officials hold 7-hour talks

Takeo Akiba, Yang Jiechi discuss Taiwan, Ukraine among other issues yesterday.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 06:40 PM

High-ranked Japan and China officials hold 7-hour talks

Remains of two children found in suitcases auctioned in New Zealand

Police face difficulties identifying victims.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 06:00 PM

Remains of two children found in suitcases auctioned in New Zealand

Nuclear drill in Ukraine ‘to prepare for all scenarios’

Moscow, Kyiv accuse each other of shelling Zaporizhzhia plant.
 

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 05:20 PM

Nuclear drill in Ukraine ‘to prepare for all scenarios’

16 killed, dozens missing in northwest China floods

Sudden downpour triggers mudslides, causes river to change course.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 04:40 PM

16 killed, dozens missing in northwest China floods

At least 3 killed in Kabul mosque blast

Hospital says most of the two dozen victims it has treated suffer from shell, burn injuries.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 02:30 PM

At least 3 killed in Kabul mosque blast


US, Taiwan to launch formal trade talks in autumn

Washington boosts ties with Taipei to the ire of China.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 01:30 PM

US, Taiwan to launch formal trade talks in autumn

China to send troops to Russia for joint military drills

Beijing pushes for higher level bilateral relations with Moscow.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 12:50 PM

China to send troops to Russia for joint military drills

Hundreds evacuated as ‘frightening’ floods hit New Zealand

Resident says he was given just 5 minutes to pack and leave as deluge swamps town.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 12:10 PM

Hundreds evacuated as ‘frightening’ floods hit New Zealand

Fashion designer Hanae Mori dies at 96

Japanese style mogul, famous for creations appealing to high society, passes away.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 11:30 AM

Fashion designer Hanae Mori dies at 96

Strippers bid to unionise in Los Angeles

Exotic dancers move towards collective bargaining power.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 10:50 AM

Strippers bid to unionise in Los Angeles

26 dead as forest fires spread in north Algeria

Conflagration ignites political row about lack of water bomber aircraft, following spat with Spain.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 10:10 AM

26 dead as forest fires spread in north Algeria

Anger as US court says teen not ‘mature’ enough for abortion

Lawmakers point out paradox in ruling, calling it a dangerous and horrific example of war on women.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 09:30 AM

Anger as US court says teen not ‘mature’ enough for abortion

Global stocks mostly fall as British inflation hits new 40-year high

Investors finding it difficult to maintain any optimism with Bank of England predicting recession before year-end.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 08:50 AM

Global stocks mostly fall as British inflation hits new 40-year high

WHO studying to see if mutations behind monkeypox spread

UN agency also wants to change ‘misleading’ name of virus mostly found in humans, rodents.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 08:10 AM

WHO studying to see if mutations behind monkeypox spread

Russian spacewalk cut short due to issue with suit

Cosmonaut in no danger, Nasa reports, despite mission control ordering him back to the airlock immediately.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 07:30 AM

Russian spacewalk cut short due to issue with suit