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China’s population decline accelerates in 2023

This extends a downward streak after more than 6 decades of growth.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

China’s population decline accelerates in 2023

Cape Verde’s Irishman ‘Pico’ Lopes – from LinkedIn call to beating Ghana

Focus now on Mozambique in next Group B match on Friday.

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 05:02 PM

Cape Verde’s Irishman ‘Pico’ Lopes – from LinkedIn call to beating Ghana

Google eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

It is investing heavily in generative AI for efficiency, creativity.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Google eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

Canada to stop funding research with national security risks

This will prevent sharing of advanced tech developed by the country’s universities with China, Iran, Russia.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Canada to stop funding research with national security risks

Boeing shares take another hit from latest safety problem

They have sunk nearly 8% in anticipation of a rigorous Federal Aviation Administration audit.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Boeing shares take another hit from latest safety problem



France to give Ukraine 40 more long-range missiles

Macron says Europe should ‘not let Russia win’.

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

France to give Ukraine 40 more long-range missiles

France’s Macron says has ‘no regret’ over defending Depardieu

He refuses to ‘participate in a manhunt’.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

France’s Macron says has ‘no regret’ over defending Depardieu

Deal reached for Gaza hostages to receive medicines

This follows mediation by Doha, Paris.  

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Deal reached for Gaza hostages to receive medicines

Cathay Pacific plane ‘struck’ by Korean Air aircraft at Japan airport, no injuries

Incident comes 2 weeks after collision when a Japan Airlines plane collides with a smaller coast guard plane.

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Cathay Pacific plane ‘struck’ by Korean Air aircraft at Japan airport, no injuries

Millions of overseas Brits now eligible to vote in UK elections

Expansion in electorate follows law change approved by parliament. 

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Millions of overseas Brits now eligible to vote in UK elections

UK-wide study reveals harm done by people not getting Covid jabs

Researchers say nearly 20% of 40,000 hospitalisations, deaths during 2022 summer could have been avoided.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

UK-wide study reveals harm done by people not getting Covid jabs

Mourinho sacked by Roma

Club sits 9th in Serie A, 5 points away from Champions League positions after 3-1 loss at AC Milan on Sunday.

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 05:59 PM

Mourinho sacked by Roma

North Korea closes agencies working for reunification with South

Kim Jong Un says reconciliation is a ‘mistake’.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

North Korea closes agencies working for reunification with South

France’s new education minister under fire over swipe at schools

Opposition says she shouldn’t complain about deterioration of educational institutions as Macron administration is responsible for it.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

France’s new education minister under fire over swipe at schools

Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA’s best in 2023

Argentine footballer claims title for 3rd time.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA’s best in 2023


Spanish motorcyclist Falcon dies after Dakar rally crash

He was 45.

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Spanish motorcyclist Falcon dies after Dakar rally crash

Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses

Ex-US president hopes to lock in victory by crushing party rivals Haley, DeSantis by large margins. 

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 10:03 AM

Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses

EU parliament speaker condemns Iran jailing Mahsa Amini lawyer

He condemns Tehran’s ‘false charge’ of ‘propaganda against the system’.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

EU parliament speaker condemns Iran jailing Mahsa Amini lawyer

Palestinians will govern Gaza after war, says Israel defence minister

He stresses that threat from Hamas will be removed by then.  

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Palestinians will govern Gaza after war, says Israel defence minister

Man charged over London Stock Exchange ‘disruption plot’

Five others arrested have been bailed pending further investigation.        

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Man charged over London Stock Exchange ‘disruption plot’

Iran lodges hijab case against journalists day after release

Judiciary files new case against Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi for posing for photos without headscarf outside prison.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Iran lodges hijab case against journalists day after release

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

Military to also acquire more ships, aircraft, radars.         

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to China

Beijing says ‘willing to open new chapter’ in ties with the island state.         

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to China

China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades

Experts forecast GDP to have expanded 5.2% last year.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades

US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump

Iowans may have to contend with blizzards, potential wind chill of -38C or even colder.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 12:00 PM

US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump