Stock market today: Asian shares sink as investors brace for Israeli invasion of Gaza

Shares have fallen in Asia as investors braced for an expected invasion of Gaza by Israel

2023-10-16 14:21

Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in Tigray, Amnesty International alleges

The Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity in Tigray, Ethiopia, immediately before and after signing a ceasefire last year, a new Amnesty International report has alleged.

2023-09-05 06:27

George Santos' family members identified as bond backers

A federal judge on Thursday unsealed the identities of the co-signers on embattled Rep. George Santos' $500,000 bond that allowed the New York Republican to stay out of federal custody after he was charged in a 13-count indictment.

2023-06-23 00:50

Dubai air chiefs summit, sponsored by Israeli firm, avoids discussing strikes as Hamas war rages

As Israel unleashes one of the most-intense aerial bombing campaigns the Middle East has ever seen, leaders from the world’s top air forces are meeting in the United Arab Emirates to talk about almost anything that isn’t an airstrike

2023-11-12 19:15

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.

2023-09-30 06:52

Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China's ban

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

2023-09-04 21:21

Vatican takes 'step' towards transgender Catholics

LGBTQ rights campaigners welcomed a Vatican statement that transgender people can be baptised as a step towards a more inclusive Catholic Church, but denounced caveats that...

2023-11-11 20:26

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky power duo expands $90M property empire with splendid $18.5M luxurious acquisition

In addition to their Byron Bay mansion, Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky own a horse ranch and retreat in Broken Head, spanning 35 hectares

2023-06-04 15:15

US lawmakers make bipartisan push for psychedelics research in defense bill

By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday pushed to include a provision allowing

2023-07-14 06:51

Ugandan charged under anti-gay law faces possible death penalty

Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with "aggravated homosexuality", potentially a capital offence under controversial anti-gay legislation introduced by the country this...

2023-08-29 02:56

Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes

Recent allegations by WNBA player Dearica Hamby that her coach harassed her for being pregnant have shined a renewed spotlight on one of the biggest challenges that female professional athletes face

2023-05-30 02:46

Google rebounds from unprecedented drop in ad drop with a resurgence that pushes stock higher

Google snapped out of an unprecedented advertising slump during its latest quarter, signaling a return to growth cycle needed to fuel investments in artificial intelligence technology that expected to reshape the competitive landscape

2023-07-26 04:50