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Michael Caine announces retirement from acting

The multi-award-winner calls it a day at the age of 90.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 10:50 PM

Michael Caine announces retirement from acting

Israel military says Gaza residents must not ‘delay’ evacuation

Armed forces spokesman says safe passage ‘window’ between 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 10:00 PM

Israel military says Gaza residents must not ‘delay’ evacuation

Russian diplomat hopes to meet Hamas for talks to free hostages

Mikhail Bogdanov says Israel risked waging ‘unacceptable’ siege in Gaza. 

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 09:10 PM

Russian diplomat hopes to meet Hamas for talks to free hostages

Australian voters reject greater indigenous rights

Two-thirds of polling centres report 55% choosing ‘no’.         

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Australian voters reject greater indigenous rights

More than 1,300 buildings destroyed in Gaza, says UN

Over 423,000 people are displaced from their homes as of Thursday.       

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 07:30 PM

More than 1,300 buildings destroyed in Gaza, says UN



Smoke from Brazil Amazon rainforest fires suffocates Manaus

The city has been forced to cancel public events.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 06:40 PM

Smoke from Brazil Amazon rainforest fires suffocates Manaus

Van Gogh Museum scraps Pokemon cards over safety concerns

Amsterdam institution says giveaway sparked crushes by ‘scalpers’ reselling it for exorbitant prices.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 05:50 PM

Van Gogh Museum scraps Pokemon cards over safety concerns

Hezbollah says ‘prepared’ for action against Israel when time comes

Iran-backed movement says it is not affected by global pleas not to interfere in the conflict.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Hezbollah says ‘prepared’ for action against Israel when time comes

France to deploy 7,000 soldiers after teacher’s slaying

President condemns act of ‘Islamist terror’.  

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 04:10 PM

France to deploy 7,000 soldiers after teacher’s slaying

Australian charged in Singapore for inflight bomb threat

He faces up to 10 years in jail.  

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 03:20 PM

Australian charged in Singapore for inflight bomb threat

Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict hits 24

16 people from Thailand remain hostages.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 02:00 PM

Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict hits 24

US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in space

Frank Rubio is back on terra firma after spending 371 days in space.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in space

Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel evacuation warning

Israeli army says Hamas terrorists hiding in tunnels underneath houses and in buildings populated with civilians.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 12:50 PM

Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel evacuation warning

7 killed in IS suicide attack on Afghan Shia mosque

Blast rings out as Shia worshippers gather for Friday prayers in Pol-i-Khomri.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 12:00 PM

7 killed in IS suicide attack on Afghan Shia mosque

Teacher stabbed to death in France school ‘probably’ tied to Gaza violence

Suspect cried 'Allahu akbar!' he struck striking, early investigation shows.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 11:10 AM

Teacher stabbed to death in France school ‘probably’ tied to Gaza violence


Polls open in New Zealand general election

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins seeking a third term for his Labour party.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Polls open in New Zealand general election

Stocks stumble and oil prices surge as Mideast fighting continues

Asian markets also decline after Chinese inflation data came in lower than expected

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 09:30 AM

Stocks stumble and oil prices surge as Mideast fighting continues

Republicans nominate Jordan for speaker of paralysed US House

59-year-old Ohioan is backed by former president Trump.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 08:40 AM

Republicans nominate Jordan for speaker of paralysed US House

Reuters journalist dead, AFP reporters wounded in south Lebanon

Media members caught up in cross-border shelling, say news agencies.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 07:50 AM

Reuters journalist dead, AFP reporters wounded in south Lebanon

Pfizer cuts earnings outlook on lower Covid-19 drug sales

Earnings per share expected to come in at between US$1.45 and US$1.65.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Pfizer cuts earnings outlook on lower Covid-19 drug sales

Iran says US must ‘control’ Israel to avert regional war

Tehran seeking to safeguard Lebanon’s security.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Iran says US must ‘control’ Israel to avert regional war

Hong Kong adds 2 shark families on controlled trade list

Other creatures included are various types of turtles and stingrays.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Hong Kong adds 2 shark families on controlled trade list

Biden to unveil hydrogen hubs in push for 2024 polls

US president looks to boost green energy with US$7 billion project.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

Biden to unveil hydrogen hubs in push for 2024 polls

IOC approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

It is one of five new sports proposed for inclusion in quadrennial games.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

IOC approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Large unguided bomb likely used in deadly Myanmar strike

Amnesty International weapons expert draws conclusion after analysing photos, videos.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Large unguided bomb likely used in deadly Myanmar strike