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Japan court to make landmark transgender decision

It will rule on the requirement for sterilisation.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Japan court to make landmark transgender decision

Australia sends troops, planes for citizens in Mideast

More than 800 Australians have been brought home since  war started October 13.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

Australia sends troops, planes for citizens in Mideast

Man held in Germany on suspicion of planning attack

Media reports say suspect is a 29-year-old German-Egyptian national who joined IS in 2013.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

Man held in Germany on suspicion of planning attack

‘Potentially catastrophic’ Hurricane Otis heads for Mexico

Rapid weakening to take place after landfall.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

‘Potentially catastrophic’ Hurricane Otis heads for Mexico

Gaza ceasefire ‘only benefits Hamas,’ says White House

Innocent civilians going to be hurt going forward, says spokesman.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Gaza ceasefire ‘only benefits Hamas,’ says White House



US auto union expands strike after GM profits top estimates

'Big Three' automakers offering wage increases of 23%.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

US auto union expands strike after GM profits top estimates

Bird flu detected in Antarctica region for first time

Deadly virus may pose threat to penguins and other local species.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

Bird flu detected in Antarctica region for first time

US House speaker crisis deepens as third Republican nominee quits

Congress has been at a standstill since McCarthy’s historic dismissal in rebellion on October 3.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

US House speaker crisis deepens as third Republican nominee quits

Strong US earnings lift stocks as oil prices retreat

Yield on 10-year US Treasury note skids below 4.85%.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

Strong US earnings lift stocks as oil prices retreat

Hamas says 50 killed in an hour of Israel strikes on Gaza

5,791 dead so far on the Strip, says spokesman.

Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Hamas says 50 killed in an hour of Israel strikes on Gaza

N.Korea shuts embassy in long-time ally Uganda

Pyongyang taking ‘strategic measure’ to reduce number of missions in Africa.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

N.Korea shuts embassy in long-time ally Uganda

China removes defence minister, ousts ex-foreign minister from cabinet

Beijing reshuffles its top leadership. 

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

China removes defence minister, ousts ex-foreign minister from cabinet

UN ‘deeply disappointed’ by Australia indigenous rights rejection

Volker Turk says issues plaguing aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander people will persist. 

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

UN ‘deeply disappointed’ by Australia indigenous rights rejection

Poland’s opposition says ready to form govt

Liberal front urges conservative president to let it establish new administration.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

Poland’s opposition says ready to form govt

Pakistan ex-PM appears in court after ending exile

Nawaz Sharif looks to clear his name, contest elections next year.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Pakistan ex-PM appears in court after ending exile


France’s Macron says releasing hostages the ‘first objective’ of Gaza campaign

He calls for a ‘humanitarian truce’. 

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

France’s Macron says releasing hostages the ‘first objective’ of Gaza campaign

Several missing after 2 cargo ships collide in North Sea

Rescuers find one person, search ongoing for at least 6 more.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Several missing after 2 cargo ships collide in North Sea

Filipino politician asks prosecutors to charge Duterte over death threat

France Castro files criminal complaint against ex-president for calling her a communist.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Filipino politician asks prosecutors to charge Duterte over death threat

Taiwan veep warns companies could leave China over ‘pressure’

Lai Ching-te expresses concerns after Beijing launches probes into tech giant Foxconn.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Taiwan veep warns companies could leave China over ‘pressure’

Canada MPs warned of China-linked ‘Spamouflage’ disinformation

Waves of online posts, deepfake videos used, Ottawa says.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

Canada MPs warned of China-linked ‘Spamouflage’ disinformation

Foreign YouTuber apologises after free-riding Japan trip

Travel video offends country’s social media users.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Foreign YouTuber apologises after free-riding Japan trip

‘Super fog’ leaves 7 dead in massive US highway pileup

Rare phenomenon causes 158 car crashes in Louisiana.  

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

‘Super fog’ leaves 7 dead in massive US highway pileup

Thai ex-PM Thaksin has second surgery in weeks

74-year-old undergoes orthopaedic operation.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Thai ex-PM Thaksin has second surgery in weeks

China detains executive at foreign-owned firm for alleged bribery

WPP says it is cooperating with authorities, conducting own investigations.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

China detains executive at foreign-owned firm for alleged bribery

Asia markets slump on Mideast crisis weak growth outlook

Tokyo, Hong Kong markets dip in early trade.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

Asia markets slump on Mideast crisis weak growth outlook