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EasyJet exercises option to buy 56 Airbus A320neo jets

British low-cost airline receives steep discounts on jets.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 03:50 PM

EasyJet exercises option to buy 56 Airbus A320neo jets

‘World’s biggest’ freshwater fish netted in Cambodia

Stingray, caught in Stung Treng province, is twice the weight of an average lowland gorilla.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 02:30 PM

‘World’s biggest’ freshwater fish netted in Cambodia

Sexy lingerie makes post-pandemic comeback

Pop culture seizes on extroverted lingerie style with feminist dimension.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 01:50 PM

Sexy lingerie makes post-pandemic comeback

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in China after heaviest rains in decades

Downpours have dangerously swelled waterways in the low-lying Pearl River basin in recent days.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 01:10 PM

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in China after heaviest rains in decades

Rugby league bans transgender players from women’s internationals

The sport’s governing body to finalise a new ‘inclusion policy’ for 2023.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 12:30 PM

Rugby league bans transgender players from women’s internationals



Britain faces biggest rail strike in over 30 years

50,000 workers will walk out for 3 days.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 11:50 AM

Britain faces biggest rail strike in over 30 years

Jean-Paul Guerlain’s partner says threatened by perfumer’s son

Christina Kragh Michelsen sues Stephane Guerlain for waging a ‘harassment war’.        

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 11:10 AM

Jean-Paul Guerlain’s partner says threatened by perfumer’s son

Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

A third suspect turns himself in, leads investigators to vessel.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 09:50 AM

Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

Macron seeks to salvage power after France vote upset

French president will start talks today with opposition leaders, including his presidential election rival Le Pen.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 09:10 AM

Macron seeks to salvage power after France vote upset

Kremlin says Americans captured in Ukraine committed ‘crimes’

Russian spokesman says pair are 'soldiers of fortune' who were 'involved in illegal activities'.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 08:30 AM

Kremlin says Americans captured in Ukraine committed ‘crimes’

Assange’s family call on Germany to take up his cause

Govt official says he cannot see how Berlin can intervene on a political level in legal proceedings in another country.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 07:50 AM

Assange’s family call on Germany to take up his cause

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Netanyahu hails end of 'worst government in Israel’s history'.

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 07:10 AM

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on citizens’ travel to Turkey

Decision made based on Covid situation, official says.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 11:59 PM

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on citizens’ travel to Turkey

Formula One’s bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage

Safety groups say ground effect cars potentially dangerous during races.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 11:30 PM

Formula One’s bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage

Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge

International group calls for stable policies focused on same decarbonisation goal.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 10:50 PM

Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge


Attempted migrant Channel crossings from France to UK soar

777 bids involve 20,132 people from January 1 to June 13.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 10:10 PM

Attempted migrant Channel crossings from France to UK soar

Swift Nato accession for Sweden, Finland unlikely

Germany plays down expectations ahead of leaders meeting at summit next week.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 09:30 PM

Swift Nato accession for Sweden, Finland unlikely

EasyJet cuts summer flights on staff shortages

British no-frills airline says bookings remain ‘strong’ for peak-demand months of July and August.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 08:50 PM

EasyJet cuts summer flights on staff shortages

Boy killed, 3 wounded in shooting after Washington concert

Police seize two illegal firearms nearby.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 08:10 PM

Boy killed, 3 wounded in shooting after Washington concert

Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty, says IATA

Losses expected to drop to US$9.7 billion in 2022.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 07:30 PM

Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty, says IATA

26 more dead in India monsoon fury

Flood-waters recede in Bangladesh.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 06:50 PM

26 more dead in India monsoon fury

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional

Arguments by three gay couples seeking marriage equality in Osaka rejected.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 06:10 PM

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional

NetEase stocks plunge on delayed China release of new game

Launch postponed pending ‘a number of adjustments for optimisation to the game’.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 05:30 PM

NetEase stocks plunge on delayed China release of new game

EU calls Russia’s Ukrainian grain blockade ‘real war crime’

Bloc policy chief urges accountability from Moscow as world hunger worsens.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 04:50 PM

EU calls Russia’s Ukrainian grain blockade ‘real war crime’

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown

Schools, non-essential govt services close as country struggles to conserve fuel reserves.

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 04:10 PM

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown