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US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ‘illegal monopoly’

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 17:08
Justice Department accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of operating unlawful monopoly that drives up prices for fans.

ICJ rejects emergency measures against Ecuador in Mexican embassy raid case

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 17:04
Mexico has urged that Ecuador be suspended from the UN in the wake of April storming of embassy.

France’s Macron delays New Caledonia voting reform after protests

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 16:55
President meets political leaders on French-ruled Pacific island, says changes won't be implemented 'by force'.

Aden 1986: Anatomy of an assassination

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 15:30
The brutal attack on South Yemeni politicians in 1986, when assassins stormed a meeting of the country's cabinet.

Families of Israeli captives show video of female soldiers taken by Hamas

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 15:21
Video released by Israeli families shows several of the young soldiers bloody and wounded near the Gaza fence.

Is Benny Gantz a ‘centrist’ challenging Netanyahu for power in Israel?

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 15:17
Gantz is branded a centrist and possible replacement for Netanyahu, but experts say there are similarities between them.

‘Significant milestone’: Toronto getting first WNBA team outside US

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 15:12
Canada's largest city getting expansion team that will begin playing in Women's National Basketball Association in 2026.

Why is Israel angry some EU countries are recognising Palestine?

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 14:53
Israel has responded with sound and fury to Norway's, Ireland's and Spain's decision.

Poverty in Lebanon more than tripled in past decade: World Bank

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 14:23
Report shows country has slid into a protracted financial crisis, with Syrian refugee population hit particularly hard.

Medics in Gaza risking their lives to save people hurt by Israel’s war

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 14:02
Palestinian and foreign medics are working in impossible circumstances to save countless lives in Gaza

Executions video raises new questions over DR Congo ‘coup attempt’

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:58
The video is believed to show Congolese soldiers executing men who took part in an alleged coup attempt.

Video: China rehearses attack on Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for new leader

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:57
China’s military has begun major drills simulating an attack on Taiwan.

Rishi Sunak names July 4 for UK general election: What’s next?

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:55
Sunak announced general election which could signal an end to his Conservative Party's 14 years of power in the UK.

‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:36
Ukraine wants to use $300bn in Russian central bank money held abroad to defeat it; Europe isn’t enthusiastic.

Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:53
Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time.

US to designate Kenya as ‘non-NATO ally’ during Ruto’s state visit

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:44
US President Biden will inform Congress on Thursday about Kenya's new status.

Can Japan’s new child custody laws reunite parents with children?

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:30
101 East investigates whether reforms to Japan’s sole custody system will stop parental child abductions.

Twenty people from Singapore Airlines flight in intensive care: Hospital

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:12
Of the 40 people on the flight still in treatment, six patients have brain and skull injuries, a hospital official said.

Ivorian cocoa farmers ‘barely survive’ while chocolate company profits soar

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 11:30
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the source of 45% of the world's cocoa beans, battle climate change and market inequality.

Russia arrests another general on bribery charges

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 11:12
Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials.

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