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Hamas says several dead and injured at Gaza church compound after Israel strike

Saint Porphyrius is located in the city's historic neighbourhood.

Friday, 20 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

Hamas says several dead and injured at Gaza church compound after Israel strike

Global stocks fall after Fed keeps rate hike threat alive

Europe’s main stock markets extend losses following heavy falls earlier in Asia, while oil prices tick higher. 

Friday, 20 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Global stocks fall after Fed keeps rate hike threat alive

French star Isabelle Adjani fails to show for trial

She is accused of tax evasion.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

French star Isabelle Adjani fails to show for trial

EU clears Pfizer’s US$43 billion takeover of biotech firm Seagen

Its anti-trust authority says the transaction won't negatively affect competition, treatment prices.  

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

 EU clears Pfizer’s US$43 billion takeover of biotech firm Seagen

Paris Olympics organisers, event management firms raided

French authorities investigate alleged favouritism in awarding of contracts.  

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

Paris Olympics organisers, event management firms raided



Renault shares fall as sales disappoint

French auto giant moves to strategy of selling fewer cars at higher prices. 

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

Renault shares fall as sales disappoint

Nestle sales falter but outlook unchanged

Swiss food giant remains resilient due to diverse range of products. 

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Nestle sales falter but outlook unchanged

Ukraine moves to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church

Kyiv may outlaw institutions aligned with Russia. 

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Ukraine moves to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church

Pakistan court grants bail to exiled ex-PM

Nawaz Sharif faces no threat of arrest when he returns to country this weekend.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Pakistan court grants bail to exiled ex-PM

French cult film ‘La Haine’ to return as musical

Show will feature 30 dancers, 15 original songs. 

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

French cult film ‘La Haine’ to return as musical

Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs after profits drop

Telecom giant wants to reduce costs by up to €1.2 billion by 2026.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs after profits drop

China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East

President Xi hopes for a ‘two-state solution’.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East

Catholic women speak up as ‘patriarchal’ Church debates its future

Campaigners demand increased female participation in key roles.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Catholic women speak up as ‘patriarchal’ Church debates its future

Russia says sending 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Moscow says wheat, sugar, rice and pasta to be transported to area from Egypt.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Russia says sending 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Country Garden denies founder, chairman fled China

Property giant threatens to sue over ‘malicious rumours’.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Country Garden denies founder, chairman fled China


US journalist working for Radio Free Europe detained in Russia

Editor is accused of failing to register as a foreign agent.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

US journalist working for Radio Free Europe detained in Russia

Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East war

Most Asia bourses down more than 1%. 

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East war

Woman arrested for disrupting Trump civil fraud trial

Court employee approaches ex-US president during proceedings, offers to ‘assist him’.         

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

Woman arrested for disrupting Trump civil fraud trial

UN puts Gaza humanitarian aid need at 100 trucks per day

Agency hopes relief programme can begin within the next few days.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

UN puts Gaza humanitarian aid need at 100 trucks per day

Liverpool’s Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’ in Gaza

Football star pleads for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the territory.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

Liverpool’s Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’ in Gaza

At least 189 decomposing bodies removed from Colorado funeral home

Officials say next phase includes confirming identification of decedents, completing family notifications.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

At least 189 decomposing bodies removed from Colorado funeral home

US says Israel ‘not responsible’ for hospital strike

President Joe Biden says intelligence shows blast is the result of a failed rocket launch fired by militant terrorists.         

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

US says Israel ‘not responsible’ for hospital strike

Tesla quarterly results disappoint as discounts bite

EV-maker boss cites higher costs, fallout from price discounts for drop in net profits.         

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown

Steaming service reports US$1.68 billion profit on revenue of US$8.5 billion in third quarter.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown

France vows crackdown after multiple fake bomb alerts

Minister bent on making ‘little jokers’ pay for damaged caused.         

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

France vows crackdown after multiple fake bomb alerts