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Teen in court after schoolgirl becomes latest UK knife victim

17-year-old boy will be charged with murder.  

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 06:20 PM

Teen in court after schoolgirl becomes latest UK knife victim

Zookeeper dies after apparent lion attack in Japan

The veteran staff is believed to have been trying to lure the animal to its cage with food.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

Zookeeper dies after apparent lion attack in Japan

Indonesia plans Bali light rail to ease congestion

It will be built underground, connecting island’s airport, tourist areas.  

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Indonesia plans Bali light rail to ease congestion

Vietnam economy grows 5.3% in third quarter

Experts doubt the country will achieve its 6.5% expansion target by year end.        

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

Vietnam economy grows 5.3% in third quarter

Brazil court rejects Bolsonaro appeal against election ban

Ex-president used false information to question reliability of electronic ballot box system prior to 2022 presidential polls.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 03:40 PM

Brazil court rejects Bolsonaro appeal against election ban



US man shot during protest against conquistador statue

23-year-old counter-protester wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ hat fires gun during scuffle.      

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

US man shot during protest against conquistador statue

Bird flu kills 400 seals, sea lions in Uruguay

Authorities say H5 virus detected in sea lion on Montevideo beach.        

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

Bird flu kills 400 seals, sea lions in Uruguay

Brazil sends emergency aid to drought-hit Amazon state

Low river water levels killing fish, a key food source for the indigenous.     

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Brazil sends emergency aid to drought-hit Amazon state

Second round of Fukushima wastewater release to start next week

7,800 tonnes discharged on August 24.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

Second round of Fukushima wastewater release to start next week

Peru shuts parts of Machu Picchu due to erosion

Damage irreversible, heritage must be protected, official says.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

Peru shuts parts of Machu Picchu due to erosion

‘Harry Potter’ actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The multi-award-winning performer has had a decades-spanning career across television, film, radio, theatre.       

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

‘Harry Potter’ actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Head of New York’s Met museum pledges to return trafficked art

Max Hollein says does not want ‘any object in our collections that came illegally’.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

Head of New York’s Met museum pledges to return trafficked art

US anti-discrimination agency sues Tesla over ‘pervasive’ racism

Hostile work environment created.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

US anti-discrimination agency sues Tesla over ‘pervasive’ racism

Argentine women march in defence of abortion

They fear its endangerment should Javier Milei come to power.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

Argentine women march in defence of abortion

6 kidnapped Mexican teenagers confirmed dead

A 7th victim found alive in municipality of Villanueva.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

6 kidnapped Mexican teenagers confirmed dead


Russian skater Valieva’s doping case adjourned until November

Further documentation requested.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

Russian skater Valieva’s doping case adjourned until November

Mexico holds key interest rate steady as inflation falls

However, central bank cautions consumer price pressures taking longer than expected to ease.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

Mexico holds key interest rate steady as inflation falls

US adopts plan to phase out single-use plastics at national parks

Interior Department says waste is a priority environmental problem.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

US adopts plan to phase out single-use plastics at national parks

Spain shocked as 14-year-old stabs 5 in school

Police say boy stabbed students, teachers repeatedly shortly after classes started.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Spain shocked as 14-year-old stabs 5 in school

France president proposes ‘autonomy’ for island of Corsica

Emmanuel Macron sets 6 months for Paris, territory to reach agreement on new laws.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 11:00 PM

France president proposes ‘autonomy’ for island of Corsica

Nagorno-Karabakh to dissolve, ending independence dream

Decree states ethnic Armenian statelet in Azerbaijan ‘ceases to exist’ at year’s end.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 10:20 PM

Nagorno-Karabakh to dissolve, ending independence dream

Oil giant Saudi Aramco announces first global LNG deal

Firm to acquire US$500 million stake in MidOcean Energy in step towards sustainability.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 09:40 PM

Oil giant Saudi Aramco announces first global LNG deal

Kyiv says Poland ‘doesn’t need grain war’

Ukraine’s foreign minister says escalating grain exports dispute detrimental to both countries.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 09:00 PM

Kyiv says Poland ‘doesn’t need grain war’

N. Korean shooters in tears after first Asiad gold

Country’s medal tally in Hangzhou up to 11.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

N. Korean shooters in tears after first Asiad gold

Brazil Senate approves bill restricting Indigenous land rights

Indigenous organisations say such an approach violated their rights.

Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

Brazil Senate approves bill restricting Indigenous land rights