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US hip hop star R. Kelly gets 30 years for sex crimes

He was convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and having intercourse with underage girls.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 10:30 AM

US hip hop star R. Kelly gets 30 years for sex crimes

Britain boosts military aid to Ukraine

Kyiv can expect £1 million from London.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 09:50 AM

Britain boosts military aid to Ukraine

US secures 105 million doses of Pfizer vaccine for fall

Contract gives Americans option to procure up to 300 million shots.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 09:10 AM

US secures 105 million doses of Pfizer vaccine for fall

Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding

Study finds most people exposed to flooding – 1.24 billion – are in South and East Asia.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 08:30 AM

Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding

UK royal family will not release Meghan ‘bullying’ report

Information will remain hidden to protect privacy of those who took part, says palace source.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 07:50 AM

UK royal family will not release Meghan ‘bullying’ report



Maximum life term for sole surviving 2015 Paris attacker

Salah Abdeslam will have only a small chance of parole after serving 30 years.

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 07:10 AM

Maximum life term for sole surviving 2015 Paris attacker

If Putin were a woman, there would be no Ukraine war, says UK’s Johnson

British PM calls invasion of Ukraine ‘a perfect example of toxic masculinity’.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 11:55 PM

If Putin were a woman, there would be no Ukraine war, says UK’s Johnson

Taiwan judo coach gets 9 years for throwing boy to death

Victim’s parents vow to appeal for a heavier sentence.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 11:20 PM

Last World Cup tickets to go on sale next week

FIFA says online purchase available starting July 5.       

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 10:40 PM

Last World Cup tickets to go on sale next week

German prosecutors raid Hyundai-Kia over diesel cheating

Ops aimed at securing ‘communications, software and planning documents’.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 10:00 PM

German prosecutors raid Hyundai-Kia over diesel cheating

Bankrupt Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 1.6% in first quarter

Colombo in bailout talks with International Monetary Fund after defaulting on foreign debt.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 09:20 PM

Thai prisoners clean Bangkok sewers after pandemic delay

Volunteers earn money and a day off their sentences for each day worked.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 08:40 PM

Thai prisoners clean Bangkok sewers after pandemic delay

Australian govt rejects moratorium on new coal and gas projects

Minister says Labour aiming to achieve greater emissions reductions in the long run.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 08:00 PM

Australian govt rejects moratorium on new coal and gas projects

H&M profits, sales beat forecast in Q2

3.7 billion Swedish kronor raked in between March and May, CEO says.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 07:20 PM

H&M profits, sales beat forecast in Q2

Hong Kong’s blurring border with China a sign of things to come

Locals concerned about lack of public consultation as Beijing claims more of the territory’s border area.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 06:40 PM

Hong Kong’s blurring border with China a sign of things to come


Singer R. Kelly faces sentencing over sex crimes case

Prosecutors seeking to keep him behind bars for at least 25 years.      

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 06:00 PM

Singer R. Kelly faces sentencing over sex crimes case

Uber inks deal for Australian gig worker rights

Union, ride-share giant support setting up of independent body to create standards across the sector.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 05:20 PM

Uber inks deal for Australian gig worker rights

Vietnam economy grows at fastest pace for 11 years in Q2

Turnover from exports rise 21% to $96.80 billion in the period.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 04:40 PM

Vietnam economy grows at fastest pace for 11 years in Q2

Police deployed in Indian city after gruesome sectarian killing

Mobile internet access also cut in Udaipur.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 04:00 PM

Police deployed in Indian city after gruesome sectarian killing

Asian market losses driven by recession, inflation fears

Today's selling comes after New York’s main indexes tanked in reaction to data showing drop in confidence among US consumers.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 03:20 PM

Asian market losses driven by recession, inflation fears

Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return

Unseeded Harmony Tan upsets American in three sets.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 02:40 PM

Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return

Saudi LIV Golf critics should ‘move on’ from ‘bad’ past, says DeChambeau

Players say they've made their choice and are happy with it.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 02:00 PM

Saudi LIV Golf critics should ‘move on’ from ‘bad’ past, says DeChambeau

At least 52 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire

Police, soldiers are surrounding the facility.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 01:20 PM

At least 52 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire

EU approves end to combustion engine sales by 2035

Measure to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 12:40 PM

EU approves end to combustion engine sales by 2035

Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down

Regulator says portal violated ‘constitutional and statutory restrictions on foreign ownership in mass media’.

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 12:00 PM

Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down