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Escaped crocodiles in China captured

All 71 reptiles rounded up a week after breaking free from a flooded crocodile farm.        

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 06:20 PM

Escaped crocodiles in China captured

Solar panels go into service near North Pole

Norway has installed them in Svalbard.  

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

Solar panels go into service near North Pole

Hermoso accuses Spanish federation of bid to ‘intimidate’ players

The football star expresses support for teammates called up against their will to play in Nation League matches.         

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Hermoso accuses Spanish federation of bid to ‘intimidate’ players

Taiwan says 55 Chinese warplanes detected around island

Latest sorties come a day after Beijing flew 103 warplanes in 24 hours around the self-ruled territory.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

Taiwan says 55 Chinese warplanes detected around island

Australia declares formation of El Nino weather pattern

Hot, arid conditions likely to increase severity of bushfires, drought.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 03:40 PM

Australia declares formation of El Nino weather pattern



India rejects ‘absurd’ Canada accusations over Sikh killing

Row sends already strained relations between the world’s most populous country and G7 member to new low.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

India rejects ‘absurd’ Canada accusations over Sikh killing

Asia markets drop ahead of Fed decision, oil prices push on

Tokyo leads losses as it reopens after long weekend.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

Asia markets drop ahead of Fed decision, oil prices push on

Belarus ex-police stands trial over vanished Lukashenko opponents

Landmark case will be based on universal jurisdiction to prosecute offenders.  

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Belarus ex-police stands trial over vanished Lukashenko opponents

Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

US president says he's running in 2024 because democracy is at stake.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

Belgium opens memorial on site of serial killer’s ‘horror house’

Victims’ parents will inaugurate a tree-filled garden there.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

Belgium opens memorial on site of serial killer’s ‘horror house’

Optimism ‘at record low’ for US firms in China

American Chamber of Commerce report says expected rebound has not materialised.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

Optimism ‘at record low’ for US firms in China

Son of Mexican druglord ‘El Chapo’ pleads not guilty in US court

Known as 'The Mouse', he is accused of conspiring to ship cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana into North America.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

Son of Mexican druglord ‘El Chapo’ pleads not guilty in US court

Canada links India to killing of Sikh exile, expels intel chief

Move sends relations between Ottawa and New Delhi to dramatic new low.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

Canada links India to killing of Sikh exile, expels intel chief

Peru bus plunges into ravine, killing 25

34 others are injured in pre-dawn crash.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

Peru bus plunges into ravine, killing 25

Renewed tensions in Europe over Ukrainian grain imports

Kyiv files suit at World Trade Organisation against three EU neighbours over bans. 

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

Renewed tensions in Europe over Ukrainian grain imports


US, Iran release prisoners in US$6 billion swap deal

Washington denies paying ‘ransom’, insisting money will be used only for humanitarian purposes.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

US, Iran release prisoners in US$6 billion swap deal

US, China call for stable ties in latest top-level talks

Blinken says he believes in 'face-to-face diplomacy' to deal with disagreements.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 07:40 AM · 1 comment

US, China call for stable ties in latest top-level talks

Stock markets waver before central bank rate decisions

Fed is expected to hold steady this week but could signal another increase later this year.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Stock markets waver before central bank rate decisions

Blinken to meet China VP in latest high-level contact

US state dept says meeting to take place on sidelines of UN General Assembly.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Blinken to meet China VP in latest high-level contact

Bulgaria defuses explosive drone in Black Sea town

Authorities say 82-mm mortar shell found attached to aircraft.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 11:00 PM

Bulgaria defuses explosive drone in Black Sea town

Unrepentant Truss urges UK govt to cut taxes to boost growth

Former PM blames leaders’ for complacency causing economic stagnation over the last 25 years.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 10:20 PM

Unrepentant Truss urges UK govt to cut taxes to boost growth

Erdogan lobbies Musk for new Tesla factory

Turkish president says his country ‘among most important candidates’ for new factory.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 09:40 PM

Thailand urged to halt crop burning after air pollution spike

Its top agricultural body says poor air quality saw millions requiring medical treatment this year.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 09:00 PM

Thailand urged to halt crop burning after air pollution spike

Kylie Minogue, having young fans is ‘alarming and exciting’

Singer promotes ‘Padam Padam’, first single from new album ‘Tension.’

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

Kylie Minogue, having young fans is ‘alarming and exciting’

3 hurt in Australian university campus stabbing

Police arrest a 24-year-old man.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

3 hurt in Australian university campus stabbing