Scholz calls for a broad pact to slash bureaucracy and modernize Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Germany’s opposition and regional governments to help slash a “thicket of bureaucracy” that slows down Europe’s biggest economy, as his government grapples with poor poll ratings and a reputation for internal strife half way through its term
2023-09-06 17:15
Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's efforts to push out Russia's forces
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, hours after Russia launched its first missile attack in a week against the Ukrainian capital
2023-09-06 17:00
Air Canada kicks off passengers who refused vomit-covered seats
Air Canada apologises to passengers kicked off a fight for refusing seats with "visible vomit residue".
2023-09-06 16:49
China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea
In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region
2023-09-06 16:48
Sara Sharif: Dad and stepmum release video in first public contact since her death
In a video sent to the BBC Urfan Sharif and his partner describe Sara's death as an "incident".
2023-09-06 16:28
Aung San Suu Kyi ill but denied urgent care, says son
Sources say severe toothaches have left the 78-year-old, detained since 2021, unable to eat.
2023-09-06 16:27
British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts
The popular Chinese TikTok series amplifies nationalist calls for the return of the country's treasures.
2023-09-06 16:23
The UK says it will declare Russia’s Wagner mercenary group a banned terrorist organization
The U.K. says it will declare Russia’s Wagner mercenary group a banned terrorist organization
2023-09-06 16:22
Growing feud over Tuberville's stand on military nominations risks Senate confirmation of nation's top military officer
The escalating feud between Democrats and Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Alabama Republican's hold on roughly 300 military nominees could soon lead to an even riskier situation: Holding up the confirmation of the nation's highest-ranking military officer.
2023-09-06 16:16
US Open players hit by mystery illness, speculation of 'bug' spreads online
Reports have emerged of a vomiting bug making its rounds in the US Open, leading to questions about if it may be related to Covid-19
2023-09-06 15:59
UAE Oil Giant Adnoc to Boost Carbon Capture Capacity
The biggest oil producer in the United Arab Emirates plans to develop a carbon capture project that will
2023-09-06 15:59
Security tight in Nigeria as appeals court is to rule on president's disputed election victory
An appeals court in Nigeria is to rule on whether President Bola Tinubu’s election victory in February was legitimate — a highly anticipated decision that has put Africa’s most populous country on edge
2023-09-06 15:52