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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
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
France closes ‘cookies’ case against Facebook
The US internet company is off the hook for now.
Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 07:30 PM
‘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
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
Schools across New Zealand hit by bomb threats
Authorities believe it to be an overseas cyberattack.
Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 05:30 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hundreds of aftershocks shake quake-hit northern Philippines
Residents sleep in the open in Abra province.
Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 12:50 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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