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Australian TV hit Neighbours broadcasts last show

Finale features cameos from long-gone characters.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 08:50 PM

Australian TV hit Neighbours broadcasts last show

3 foreign climbers feared dead on Pakistani peaks

Official says ‘very slim’ chances of finding Canadian, Australian, Briton alive.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 08:10 PM

3 foreign climbers feared dead on Pakistani peaks

France closes ‘cookies’ case against Facebook

The US internet company is off the hook for now.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 07:30 PM

France closes ‘cookies’ case against Facebook

‘Merchant of Death’ Russian arms dealer unaware of US swap

Wife of convicted arms trafficker claims husband is ignorant of such a move. 

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 06:50 PM

‘Merchant of Death’ Russian arms dealer unaware of US swap

China lockdown, chip shortage hit Nissan profit

Japanese carmaker logs net earnings of ¥47.1 billion in the three months to June, down nearly 60% year-on-year. 

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 06:10 PM

China lockdown, chip shortage hit Nissan profit



Schools across New Zealand hit by bomb threats

Authorities believe it to be an overseas cyberattack.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 05:30 PM

Schools across New Zealand hit by bomb threats

China hunts for cop on the run after three killed in attack

A US$15,000 reward is offered for anyone able to provide clues or capture suspect.         

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 04:50 PM

China hunts for cop on the run after three killed in attack

At least 42 dead in India after drinking toxic alcohol

Police say dozens have become ill earlier this week after consuming industrial-grade methanol.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 04:10 PM

At least 42 dead in India after drinking toxic alcohol

North Korea’s Kim says ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear weapons

This threat comes as South Korea and the United States move to ramp up joint military exercises.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 03:30 PM

North Korea’s Kim says ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear weapons

Asia’s richest woman loses half her wealth in China property crisis

Yang Huiyan is at risk of losing her top spot as Country Garden’s stock tumbles. 

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 02:50 PM

Asia’s richest woman loses half her wealth in China property crisis

Family fear as Hong Kong protester jailed in China goes silent

Authorities return unopened mail to relatives, deny visitation citing Covid restrictions.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 02:10 PM

Family fear as Hong Kong protester jailed in China goes silent

Resuming talks with Russia, Blinken offers ‘substantial’ deal on prisoners

Rumours swirl that the US will offer to release ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout in exchange for basketball player.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 01:30 PM

Resuming talks with Russia, Blinken offers ‘substantial’ deal on prisoners

Hundreds of aftershocks shake quake-hit northern Philippines

Residents sleep in the open in Abra province.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 12:50 PM

Hundreds of aftershocks shake quake-hit northern Philippines

Meta posts first-ever revenue drop

Facebook parent battles a turbulent economy and the rising phenomenon of TikTok.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 12:10 PM

Meta posts first-ever revenue drop

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince despite rights outrage

Crown prince’s new found popularity on the world stage troubles human rights groups.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 11:30 AM

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince despite rights outrage


Long-lasting loss of smell, taste in 5% of Covid cases, says study

Researchers say most patients should recover within the first three months of getting the disease.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 10:50 AM

Long-lasting loss of smell, taste in 5% of Covid cases, says study

Nasa details plans to bring back Mars rock samples

Sample fetch rover scrapped in favour of Perseverance delivering cargo to lander.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 10:10 AM

Nasa details plans to bring back Mars rock samples

Fed attacks US inflation with another interest rate hike

Chairman Jerome Powell says he is not afraid to keep going to tamp inflation.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 09:30 AM

Fed attacks US inflation with another interest rate hike

US hopes for progress on Ethiopia peace talks after Kenya election

Top diplomat not concerned about disagreement over who should lead mediation.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 08:50 AM

US hopes for progress on Ethiopia peace talks after Kenya election

Truss joins UK Conservative rival in vowing tough line on China

Foreign minister calls on Commonwealth nations to form ‘bulwark’ against Beijing.

Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 08:10 AM

Truss joins UK Conservative rival in vowing tough line on China

Spotify losses widen as costs and subscribers increase

World's most popular streaming service confounds expectations of its financial performance.

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 10:40 PM

Spotify losses widen as costs and subscribers increase

UN watchdog urges Hong Kong to repeal national security law

It says rule’s lack of clarity makes it difficult to determine what behaviours constitute a criminal offence.

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 10:00 PM

UN watchdog urges Hong Kong to repeal national security law

Neymar to be tried over irregularities in Barca transfer

Football player, his parents, former club presidents face corruption charges.

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 09:20 PM

Neymar to be tried over irregularities in Barca transfer

China says US will ‘bear all consequences’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Tensions soar ahead of a phone call between Xi and Biden, expected to take place this week.

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 08:40 PM

China says US will ‘bear all consequences’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka’s ex-leader

Local media report Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s social visit pass is now valid till August 11. 

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 08:00 PM

Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka’s ex-leader