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Biden unveils new student loan help after court blow

Debt relief will amount to US$9 billion, benefit 125,000 people. 

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Biden unveils new student loan help after court blow

French university closes building over drug violence

Some 1,500 students to attend online classes as authorities race to contain dealing problem.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

French university closes building over drug violence

Russian reporter who protested on TV jailed in absentia

Marina Ovsyannikova is found guilty of spreading ‘fakes’ about Moscow’s army.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Russian reporter who protested on TV jailed in absentia

Canada elects first indigenous provincial leader

Manitoba to be headed by First Nations politician Wab Kinew.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Canada elects first indigenous provincial leader

‘Zero income’ after storms ravage famed Greek apple harvest

Farmers say entire orchards uprooted by Storm Daniel.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

‘Zero income’ after storms ravage famed Greek apple harvest



Australians warned of ‘horror’ bushfire season

New South Wales premier says the blazes have started early this year.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

Australians warned of ‘horror’ bushfire season

5 injured in Baltimore campus shooting

Police say no arrest has been made.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

5 injured in Baltimore campus shooting

Study shows climate change affecting prevention of US wildfires

Shifting weather patterns shrink ‘burn windows’ necessary to carry out controlled exercises.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Study shows climate change affecting prevention of US wildfires

Indonesia to deport 2 Chinese nationals wanted in murder case

Jakarta says pair entered country with fake passports.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Indonesia to deport 2 Chinese nationals wanted in murder case

23 Indian soldiers missing in flash flood

Army says Teesta River overflowed its banks after heavy rain in North Sikkim.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

23 Indian soldiers missing in flash flood

3 Filipino fishermen dead after boat ‘rammed’ in South China Sea

Incident took place on Oct 2 about 160km northwest of Scarborough Shoal, coast guard says.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

3 Filipino fishermen dead after boat ‘rammed’ in South China Sea

Thai PM pledges highest safety measures for tourists after mall shooting

Srettha Thavisin orders agencies to investigate incident.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 02:00 PM

Thai PM pledges highest safety measures for tourists after mall shooting

Colombian army apologises for civilian executions

Commander says the soldiers involved have tainted the legitimacy of the military.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

Colombian army apologises for civilian executions

Asian markets fall on rate fears as bond yields rise

Robust US employment data also a factor.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Asian markets fall on rate fears as bond yields rise

Florida man convicted of 2 murders executed by lethal injection

Michael Zack is put to death at the state prison.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

Florida man convicted of 2 murders executed by lethal injection


Guatemalan president-elect denounces ‘slow motion’ coup

Bernard Arevalo says he and his party are ‘victims of an ongoing campaign of judicial prosecution’.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

Guatemalan president-elect denounces ‘slow motion’ coup

US sanctions China-based drug network over fentanyl

8 charges announced against chemical manufacturing firms and staff with crimes related to drug production and distribution.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

US sanctions China-based drug network over fentanyl

Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad-free Facebook and Instagram

Social media giant seeking to comply with growing list of regulations.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad-free Facebook and Instagram

Canada elects Greg Fergus as first black House speaker

It follows predecessor Anthony Rota’s resignation over the public celebration of a Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

Canada elects Greg Fergus as first black House speaker

No new Nipah cases detected in India, WHO says

Virus has no vaccine, fatality rate ranges from 40-75%.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

No new Nipah cases detected in India, WHO says

Man Utd risk early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat

Defensive woes again the story of the day as Red Devils lose 2-3.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

Man Utd risk early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat

21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire

Efforts underway to extract, identify bodies.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire

US House speaker ousted in brutal Republican rebellion

Democrats aid in Kevin McCarthy’s axing as leader of lower chamber.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

US House speaker ousted in brutal Republican rebellion

Armenian lawmakers to vote tomorrow on joining ICC

Membership of The Hague-based court will anger Moscow.

Tuesday, 03 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Armenian lawmakers to vote tomorrow on joining ICC

Turkey arrests dozens after Ankara attack

Security services detain 67 ‘terrorist organisation members’ across 16 provinces in raids.         

Tuesday, 03 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Turkey arrests dozens after Ankara attack