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Florida governor signs law revoking Disney’s special status

Move is in retaliation to the company’s criticism on a law banning sexual orientation lessons in school.         

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 11:40 AM

Florida governor signs law revoking Disney’s special status

6 killed in restaurant blast in Somali capital

Police believe incident caused by a suicide bomber.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

6 killed in restaurant blast in Somali capital

US sets meeting on Ukraine long-term security in Germany

Lloyd Austin wants allies to solidify defence relationships, modernise Kyiv’s military.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 10:20 AM

US sets meeting on Ukraine long-term security in Germany

Canada court sentences fake nurse to seven years in prison

Brigette Cleroux is believed to have committed range of frauds throughout adult life.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 09:40 AM

Twitter bans ads that defy climate change science

Announcement comes with major shareholder Musk insisting platform should allow unbridled free speech.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 09:00 AM

Twitter bans ads that defy climate change science



New Pakistan government says willing to curb fuel subsidies

Finance minister says former PM ‘set a trap’ for successors through populist move of controlling prices.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 08:20 AM

New Pakistan government says willing to curb fuel subsidies

Global stocks plunge on jitters over higher interest rates

Analysts say Fed chairman’s recent hawkish comments have put the cat among the pigeons.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 07:40 AM

Global stocks plunge on jitters over higher interest rates

Ukraine family tells of epic escape from Mariupol on foot

After weeks hidden in a cellar, parents tell children dangerous 125km journey is ‘adventure’.

Saturday, 23 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Ukraine family tells of epic escape from Mariupol on foot

Singapore to lift most virus curbs in ‘significant step’

This includes scrapping all testing requirements for vaccinated travellers from April 26.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 11:59 PM

Singapore to lift most virus curbs in ‘significant step’

Japan teacher in hot water for US$27,000 pool bill

Unidentified staff member leaves tap on for months hoping to stop Covid-19 infections.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 11:40 PM

Japan teacher in hot water for US$27,000 pool bill

Search for missing 7 called off after deadly Polish mine blasts

Decision taken after analysing situation, owner says.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 11:00 PM

Search for missing 7 called off after deadly Polish mine blasts

Kremlin critic accused of spreading fake news on Russian army

Vladimir Kara-Murza currently in custody after being sentenced to 15 days in detention for disobeying police orders.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 10:20 PM

Kremlin critic accused of spreading fake news on Russian army

Ex-Guinean ministers detained in corruption crackdown

Albert Damantang Camara, Ibrahima Kourouma held in custody by a special court for financial crimes, lawyer says.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 09:40 PM

Ex-Guinean ministers detained in corruption crackdown

Bride, caterer arrested for lacing wedding food with pot

Guests called emergency services after feeling unwell.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 09:00 PM

Bride, caterer arrested for lacing wedding food with pot

Myanmar junta chief calls for peace talks with ethnic rebels

Move by Min Aung Hlaing comes as military struggles to crush opposing militias that have sprung up to fight the coup.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 08:20 PM

Myanmar junta chief calls for peace talks with ethnic rebels


Taliban arrests IS ‘mastermind’ of Afghan mosque attack

Bomb blast tears through Seh Dokan during midday prayers, killing 12 and wounding 58 others.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 07:40 PM

Taliban arrests IS ‘mastermind’ of Afghan mosque attack

Revitalised Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery

Shutdown during pandemic allowed extra time and space for repair work, maintenance and gardening, authorities say.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 07:00 PM

Revitalised Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery

Russia slaps travel ban on Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg

Dozens of prominent Americans, Canadians also hit with restriction.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 06:20 PM

Thailand drops on-arrival Covid-19 tests for vaccinated visitors

Bangkok desperate to revitalise obliterated tourism industry after two years of lockdowns.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 05:40 PM

Thailand drops on-arrival Covid-19 tests for vaccinated visitors

UK retail sales sink on cost-of-living crisis

Food purchases also slide for fifth consecutive month.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 05:00 PM

UK retail sales sink on cost-of-living crisis

French prosecutors issue international arrest warrant for Ghosn

It is over €15 million in suspect payments between the Renault-Nissan alliance he once headed and Suhail Bahwan Automobiles.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 04:20 PM

French prosecutors issue international arrest warrant for Ghosn

Japan says disputed islands ‘illegally occupied’ by Russia

Tokyo ramps up rhetoric in claim to Kurils following invasion of Ukraine.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 03:40 PM

Japan says disputed islands ‘illegally occupied’ by Russia

Fresh clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Fight breaks out after Palestinian youths throw stones at police.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 03:00 PM

Fresh clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound

China axes 15 coal plants abroad after Xi pledge, but loopholes remain

18 others could still go ahead, says study.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 12:40 PM

China axes 15 coal plants abroad after Xi pledge, but loopholes remain

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka hit by record inflation

Food inflation in March stood at 29.5%, according to latest official data.

Friday, 22 Apr 2022 12:00 PM

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka hit by record inflation