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Police reclaim Canada capital after trucker siege ends

Major clean-up was underway in Ottawa’s snowy downtown.

Monday, 21 Feb 2022 08:40 AM

Police reclaim Canada capital after trucker siege ends

Trump’s new social media app plans slow rollout starting today

Former first couple will also offer for sale 10,000 NFTs.

Monday, 21 Feb 2022 08:00 AM

Trump’s new social media app plans slow rollout starting today

US intel shows Russia gave orders to ‘attack’ Ukraine

Official sources yet to confirm media reports.

Monday, 21 Feb 2022 07:20 AM

US intel shows Russia gave orders to ‘attack’ Ukraine

Nepali police fire tear gas as MPs debate US grant

Hundreds protest against proposed US$500 million deal going before parliament.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 11:59 PM

Nepali police fire tear gas as MPs debate US grant

Iranian teachers protest in more than 100 cities

A newspaper reports demonstrations held outside parliament and education ministry offices against delays in salary and pension reforms.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 11:30 PM

Iranian teachers protest in more than 100 cities



China celebrates record Winter Olympics haul – and beating US

Host country comes in third after Norway and Germany.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 10:40 PM

China celebrates record Winter Olympics haul – and beating US

British PM denies end to Covid-19 law is reckless

Boris Johnson says it is time to revert to ‘personal responsibility’ rather than legal mandates.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 09:50 PM

British PM denies end to Covid-19 law is reckless

UAE warns of drone threat as defence conference opens

Popularity of unmanned systems could signal widespread use by terrorist groups, shielding tech necessary.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 09:00 PM

Nigeria returns 2 looted treasures to traditional palace

The bronzes are considered some of the most highly regarded works of African art. 

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 08:10 PM

Nigeria returns 2 looted treasures to traditional palace

Australia’s Covid-19 cases continue to rise ahead of border reopening

Country to receive fully vaccinated tourists from tomorrow.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 07:20 PM

Australia’s Covid-19 cases continue to rise ahead of border reopening

Somali leaders reject ‘illegal’ oil deal with US company

President and PM declare null and void an agreement signed by energy minister.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 06:30 PM

Somali leaders reject ‘illegal’ oil deal with US company

Passenger found alive on ferry ablaze off Greece

Questions raised about ‘miserable conditions’ aboard, overcrowding, hazardous cargo.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 05:40 PM

Passenger found alive on ferry ablaze off Greece

China helps Covid-ravaged Hong Kong build isolation units

City registers thousands of confirmed cases a day as hospitals reach breaking point.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 04:50 PM

China helps Covid-ravaged Hong Kong build isolation units

Ethiopia starts electricity production at Nile mega-dam

Addis Ababa hails controversial project seen by neighbours as threat to water security.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 04:00 PM

Ethiopia starts electricity production at Nile mega-dam

Luxury sector undaunted by Covid-19, soaring inflation

Designer brands can respond by hiking prices, increasing desirability for customers.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 03:10 PM

Luxury sector undaunted by Covid-19, soaring inflation


Toll mounts as Brazil storm rescuers retrieve more bodies

24 people have been rescued alive.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 02:20 PM

Toll mounts as Brazil storm rescuers retrieve more bodies

Pandemic fuels romance scams

Tens of thousands worldwide find themselves duped in cons that ‘should not have happened to me’.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 01:30 PM

Pandemic fuels romance scams

‘Not a blockbuster’ but Olympics gives China plenty to tout

Far east economy steps onto podium of 'winter sports nations', with the 'rich country' connotations that come with it.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 12:40 PM

‘Not a blockbuster’ but Olympics gives China plenty to tout

US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any time’

Biden due to hold a rare Sunday National Security Council meeting over border tensions.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 11:50 AM

US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any time’

Once-taboo ketamine booms for US at-home mental care

US regulators have approved a type of the psychedelic drug specifically for adults with treatment-resistant depression.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 09:24 AM

Once-taboo ketamine booms for US at-home mental care

OSCE reports 1,500 ceasefire violations in east Ukraine

Interior minister Denys Monastyrskiy experiences clashes first-hand.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 08:50 AM

OSCE reports 1,500 ceasefire violations in east Ukraine

Germany, Ukraine push back against US warnings

We do not think that we need to panic, says Ukrainian president.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 08:10 AM

Germany, Ukraine push back against US warnings

UK ‘always’ Prince Harry’s home, security case hears

Duke of Sussex appeals government refusal to provide him with police protection even if he pays for it.

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 07:30 AM

UK ‘always’ Prince Harry’s home, security case hears

Minister held in Croatia for suspected abuse of power

Prosecutors bring Darko Horvat in for questioning after a morning raid on his home.

Saturday, 19 Feb 2022 11:59 PM

Minister held in Croatia for suspected abuse of power

10 killed in suspected suicide bombing in Somali town

Attack took place despite security being tightened in Beledweyne on the eve of polling.

Saturday, 19 Feb 2022 11:00 PM

10 killed in suspected suicide bombing in Somali town