Who killed Swedish PM Olof Palme in 1986? Swedes hope to find out
Thirty-four years after Prime Minister Olof Palme was killed, Swedes hope finally to find out who shot him dead as he walked home from a...
On this day: Born June 10, 1982 – Tara Lipinski, American figure skater
Leaving the ice with tears of joy after her gold medal-winning free skate at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, a shaking 15-year-old Tara Lipinski shared a...
Oil prices climb as easing of lockdowns fuels hopes for recovery in fuel demand
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, boosted by hopes for a swift recovery in fuel demand as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased across the globe, but...
South Africa’s Life Healthcare hit by cyber attack
South Africa’s Life Healthcare said on Tuesday its southern African operation was hit by a cyber attack affecting its admissions systems, business processing systems and...
China tells students to consider whether to study in Australia or leave
China’s education ministry warned on Tuesday that Chinese students should consider whether to study in Australia, amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Canberra....
Mainland China reports three new confirmed, 21 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Mainland China reported three confirmed and 21 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases as of Monday, the National Health Commission said....
No ware to sell: Beijing’s street vendors back on the run
Clad in black, Beijing’s city inspectors descended on street vendors this week and ordered them to clear out, just days after the Chinese premier had...
Hong Kong govt to lead $5 billion rescue package for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced on Tuesday a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather...
Hong Kong government to lead $5 billion rescue package for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced on Tuesday a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather...
A year on, Hong Kong democracy protesters torn between hope and fear
Medical sector worker Tana has attended peaceful lunchtime rallies in Hong Kong regularly for months along with thousands of others protesting Beijing’s influence and calling...