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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EasyJet announces major Airbus deal as sector recovers
157 aircraft ordered.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 04:20 PM
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
Fiji minister urges ‘quicker’ plastic pollution treaty
He warns of environmental threats to his country’s economy.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 03:00 PM
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
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
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
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
Ecuador journalists under fire as drug war escalates
Many don bulletproof vests, helmets to do work now.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 11:40 AM
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
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
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
Recriminations fly in Argentina as peso flounders
Incumbent president accuses political foe of dissing the national currency.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 09:00 AM
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
Biden urges Israel to follow ‘rules of war’
US president tells Hamas-backer Iran to 'be careful'.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:40 AM
Hamas says has freed Israeli woman, 2 children
Israeli media rejects claim.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 07:00 AM
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