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Aung San Suu Kyi to face new trial for electoral fraud

Myanmar junta laying out raft of new charges with penalties of more than 100 years in prison.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 06:00 PM

Aung San Suu Kyi to face new trial for electoral fraud

Federer, Djokovic praise ‘great champion’ Nadal for Slam record

Spaniard battles back from two sets down to defeat foe in more than five-hour fight.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 05:20 PM

Federer, Djokovic praise ‘great champion’ Nadal for Slam record

UAE intercepts Yemen rebel missile in third week of attacks

Authorities say the air force has destroyed the originating launch site.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 03:40 PM

UAE intercepts Yemen rebel missile in third week of attacks

UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine as US warns of Russia sanctions

With tensions soaring, Washington threatens to push back against ‘disinformation’ from Moscow.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 03:00 PM

UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine as US warns of Russia sanctions

Get vaccinated, or get punished? How jab mandates divide

Doctor who advises vaccine policy in France says flipflopping governments can give the impression of political motivations.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 02:20 PM

Get vaccinated, or get punished? How jab mandates divide



Hong Kong cabinet minister steps down over tapas party

Caspar Tsui says he didn’t set the best example in attending large birthday bash.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 02:20 PM

Hong Kong cabinet minister steps down over tapas party

Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices

Parallel crises in Eastern Europe and Yemen threaten to drive prices up further.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 01:40 PM

Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices

North Korea confirms most powerful missile test since 2017

State media says Guam within missile’s range, blaming ‘hostile’ US for forcing its hand.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 01:00 PM

North Korea confirms most powerful missile test since 2017

Taliban killed 100 ex-Afghan govt officials, others

UN report details political killings coupled with crackdown on right to protest, women’s rights.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 11:50 AM

Taliban killed 100 ex-Afghan govt officials, others

Foreign journalists in China facing ‘unprecedented’ pressure

International media up against efforts to discredit independent reporting, says report.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 11:00 AM

Foreign journalists in China facing ‘unprecedented’ pressure

Police make arrest after Man Utd’s Greenwood accused of assault

Under English law, alleged and actual victims of sexual offences cannot be named.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 09:00 AM

Police make arrest after Man Utd’s Greenwood accused of assault

Canada anti-vax protest continues as vandals spark anger

A large presence of police continues throughout the downtown core, say cops.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 08:00 AM

Canada anti-vax protest continues as vandals spark anger

Spotify to link virus content to Covid facts after disinformation row

Move comes after artists demanded the streaming service remove their music or drop podcaster Joe Rogan.

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 07:20 AM

Spotify to link virus content to Covid facts after disinformation row

EU condemns flogging, jail term for Iran rights defender

Narges Mohammadi’s sentence handed out by court after 5-minute hearing.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 11:30 PM

EU condemns flogging, jail term for Iran rights defender

Rafael Nadal makes history 21st Grand Slam

Spanish player roars back from two sets down to win five-set fight.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 10:30 PM

Rafael Nadal makes history 21st Grand Slam


9 dead in Las Vegas six-car pile-up

Crash occurred after Dodge Challenger ran a red light at intersection.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 09:10 PM

UK readies new Russia sanctions law to leave ‘nowhere to hide’

This will enable Britain to hit any company of interest to Kremlin.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 08:20 PM

UK readies new Russia sanctions law to leave ‘nowhere to hide’

Northern Ireland marks Bloody Sunday amid Brexit backdrop

Fragile peace destabilised by withdrawal from EU, families of victims losing hope of justice.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 07:30 PM

Northern Ireland marks Bloody Sunday amid Brexit backdrop

Trump to pardon Capitol rioters if he wins 2024 presidential polls

However, he makes no mention of plans to run as president again.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 06:40 PM

Trump to pardon Capitol rioters if he wins 2024 presidential polls

Ukraine crisis spotlights German party ties to Russia

Leading Social Democrats ask whether risk of invasion is exaggerated.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 05:50 PM

Ukraine crisis spotlights German party ties to Russia

China factory activity edges down in January amid Covid outbreaks

Analysts warn coronavirus will likely continue to weigh on economy.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 05:00 PM

China factory activity edges down in January amid Covid outbreaks

New Delhi’s homeless shiver through harsh cold snap

City reports 176 deaths from exposure to cold so far this year.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 04:10 PM

New Delhi’s homeless shiver through harsh cold snap

‘Mark of the Antichrist’, Greek holy men sow vaccine mistrust

Confessors command absolute obedience from followers, shun medical treatment for deadly virus.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 03:20 PM

‘Mark of the Antichrist’, Greek holy men sow vaccine mistrust

Head of Hillsong megachurch steps down ahead of trial

Pastor facing charges of covering up late father’s alleged sexual abuse of young boys.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 02:30 PM

North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017

Pyongyang 'has come close to destroying the moratorium declaration', says South Korea president.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 01:50 PM

North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017