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Greta Thunberg protests illegal wind turbines in Norway

Campaigner joins indigenous Sami activists’ calls against farm operating on reindeer-herding land.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Greta Thunberg protests illegal wind turbines in Norway

Musk’s X rebuffs disinformation claims on Israel violence

CEO says platform had ‘taken action to remove or label tens of thousands of pieces of content’ in aftermath of Hamas’ attack.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Musk’s X rebuffs disinformation claims on Israel violence

At world court, Yerevan accuses Azerbaijan of ‘ethnic cleansing’

It urges judges to protect ethnic Armenians still living in Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

At world court, Yerevan accuses Azerbaijan of ‘ethnic cleansing’

Centre-left New Zealand govt braces for tough election fight

Chris Hipkins struggling to keep up support amid severe cost of living crisis.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Centre-left New Zealand govt braces for tough election fight

Kenyan court dismisses suit over genetically modified crops

Judge rules no evidence plants will cause harm to nature or human health. 

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Kenyan court dismisses suit over genetically modified crops



Uniqlo operator sees record earnings on surging global demand

Fast Retailing logs net profit of ¥296 billion in the year to August.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

Uniqlo operator sees record earnings on surging global demand

China says US ‘must not interfere’ in lawyer deportation

Beijing hits back at Washington’s criticism of Lu Siwei’s ‘forced repatriation’.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

China says US ‘must not interfere’ in lawyer deportation

EasyJet announces major Airbus deal as sector recovers

157 aircraft ordered.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

EasyJet announces major Airbus deal as sector recovers

Indonesia former minister named in corruption probe

Syahrul Yasin Limpo accused of pocketing 13.9 billion rupiah of public money.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Indonesia former minister named in corruption probe

Fiji minister urges ‘quicker’ plastic pollution treaty

He warns of environmental threats to his country’s economy.  

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

Fiji minister urges ‘quicker’ plastic pollution treaty

Red Cross says in contact with Hamas, Israel over hostages

Humanitarian organisation tries to negotiate release of Gaza prisoners.  

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

Red Cross says in contact with Hamas, Israel over hostages

Ex-boss of China banking giant arrested for taking bribes

Li Xiaopeng arrested days after he was kicked out of the CCP.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

Ex-boss of China banking giant arrested for taking bribes

Ukraine says downed 28 drones overnight

Moscow launched more than 500 Shahed drones in September – a monthly record, says group.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Ukraine says downed 28 drones overnight

Japan govt to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church

Organisation has been accused of pressuring its followers into making hefty donations.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

Japan govt to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church

Ecuador journalists under fire as drug war escalates

Many don bulletproof vests, helmets to do work now.  

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

Ecuador journalists under fire as drug war escalates


Stock markets mixed ahead of US inflation report

Optimism boosted by report that China is considering a large burst of economic stimulus.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

Stock markets mixed ahead of US inflation report

Asia markets press on with rally, China fund boosts optimism

Main focus is on release of consumer prices later today.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Asia markets press on with rally, China fund boosts optimism

US auto strike widens as 8,700 more workers join

Deals with General Motors, Ford, Stellantis remain elusive.  

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

US auto strike widens as 8,700 more workers join

Recriminations fly in Argentina as peso flounders

Incumbent president accuses political foe of dissing the national currency. 

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

Recriminations fly in Argentina as peso flounders

Saudi prince, Iran president hold call on Israel-Hamas war

It is the leaders' first call since a surprise rapprochement in March.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

Saudi prince, Iran president hold call on Israel-Hamas war

Biden urges Israel to follow ‘rules of war’

US president tells Hamas-backer Iran to 'be careful'.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

Biden urges Israel to follow ‘rules of war’

Hamas says has freed Israeli woman, 2 children

Israeli media rejects claim.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Hamas says has freed Israeli woman, 2 children

Israel PM announces wartime ‘emergency govt’ with Gantz

Three-member ‘war cabinet’ will also include Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Israel PM announces wartime ‘emergency govt’ with Gantz

Countries evacuate citizens as Israel-Hamas war rages

Several nations launch operations to repatriate their people.

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Countries evacuate citizens as Israel-Hamas war rages

Russia, Kyrgyzstan to create shared air defence system

Deal mirrors agreements Moscow has with other allies.

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

Russia, Kyrgyzstan to create shared air defence system