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Iran’s supreme leader says Vienna nuclear deal offers ‘not worth looking at’

The talks have been thrown into disarray by a weekend attack on Iran’s main Natanz nuclear enrichment site.

The talks have been thrown into disarray by a weekend attack on Iran’s main Natanz nuclear enrichment site.

Iran’s supreme leader says Vienna nuclear deal offers ‘not worth looking at’
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Sour grapes: Indonesian wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan deported from US after seven years in prison

Prosecutors at Kurniawan’s trial said he made millions of dollars from 2004 to 2012 by putting less expensive Napa and Burgundy wines into counterfeit bottles.

Prosecutors at Kurniawan’s trial said he made millions of dollars from 2004 to 2012 by putting less expensive Napa and Burgundy wines into counterfeit bottles.

Sour grapes: Indonesian wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan deported from US after seven years in prison
14 Apr 2021 - 11:49AM
Policewoman Kim Potter who fatally shot black man Daunte Wright resigns from Minneapolis force

The city’s police chief also resigned, as the mayor said he hoped the departures would lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests.

The city’s police chief also resigned, as the mayor said he hoped the departures would lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests.

Policewoman Kim Potter who fatally shot black man Daunte Wright resigns from Minneapolis force
14 Apr 2021 - 5:29AM
Derek Chauvin trial: ex-cop did not take actions of a ‘reasonable officer’, expert says

Prosecutors’ case against former Officer Derek Chauvin drew towards a close after damaging testimony from an expert who said no ‘reasonable’ officer would have done what Chauvin did.

Prosecutors’ case against former Officer Derek Chauvin drew towards a close after damaging testimony from an expert who said no ‘reasonable’ officer would have done what Chauvin did.

Derek Chauvin trial: ex-cop did not take actions of a ‘reasonable officer’, expert says
13 Apr 2021 - 9:12AM
US needs to invest to be world leader in computer chips, Joe Biden tells executives, pushing infrastructure plan

US president made an appearance at a virtual meeting between administration officials and company leaders held to discuss developing a stronger US computer chip supply chain.

US president made an appearance at a virtual meeting between administration officials and company leaders held to discuss developing a stronger US computer chip supply chain.

US needs to invest to be world leader in computer chips, Joe Biden tells executives, pushing infrastructure plan
13 Apr 2021 - 5:48AM
Oscar fatigue: pandemic hastens ratings slide for Golden Globes – will Academy Awards show suffer the same fate?

Even before the pandemic shut cinemas and forced movie fans to watch Oscars contenders on small screens – if they saw them at all – ratings for the Academy Awards and Golden Globes shows had been falling in the era of streaming and Gen-Zers’ 15-second attention spans.

Even before the pandemic shut cinemas and forced movie fans to watch Oscars contenders on small screens – if they saw them at all – ratings for the Academy Awards and Golden Globes shows had been falling in the era of streaming and Gen-Zers’ 15-second attention spans.

Oscar fatigue: pandemic hastens ratings slide for Golden Globes – will Academy Awards show suffer the same fate?
13 Apr 2021 - 12:11AM
Ramadan 2021: Muslims worldwide navigate restrictions in second year of coronavirus pandemic

The holy fasting month of Ramadan, which begins this week, comes as much of the world has been hit by an intense new coronavirus wave.

The holy fasting month of Ramadan, which begins this week, comes as much of the world has been hit by an intense new coronavirus wave.

Ramadan 2021: Muslims worldwide navigate restrictions in second year of coronavirus pandemic
12 Apr 2021 - 3:22PM
Opinion | Hideki Matsuyama: a reluctant star heads home to Japan with the green jacket after superb Masters triumph

Matsuyama had enjoyed a degree of anonymity in his home land before his major win, but that looks set to change after his sparkling triumph in Georgia.

Matsuyama had enjoyed a degree of anonymity in his home land before his major win, but that looks set to change after his sparkling triumph in Georgia.

Hideki Matsuyama: a reluctant star heads home to Japan with the green jacket after superb Masters triumph
12 Apr 2021 - 11:03AM
South Korean footballer Son Heung-min racially abused online after Tottenham loses to Manchester United

‘Another match day and more abhorrent racial abuse suffered by one of our players,’ Tottenham said in a statement.

‘Another match day and more abhorrent racial abuse suffered by one of our players,’ Tottenham said in a statement.

South Korean footballer Son Heung-min racially abused online after Tottenham loses to Manchester United
12 Apr 2021 - 5:55AM
Prosecutors in Egypt find gross negligence by railway employees was behind fatal train crash

The findings, announced on Sunday in a detailed statement by the public prosecution, allege that a driver and his assistant had deactivated the automatic train control system (ATC) before the collision.

The findings, announced on Sunday in a detailed statement by the public prosecution, allege that a driver and his assistant had deactivated the automatic train control system (ATC) before the collision.

Prosecutors in Egypt find gross negligence by railway employees was behind fatal train crash
12 Apr 2021 - 8:21AM
Jordan’s Prince Hamzeh makes first public appearance since arrest

It was the first time that Prince Hamzeh was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a ‘malicious plot’ to destabilise the kingdom.

It was the first time that Prince Hamzeh was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a ‘malicious plot’ to destabilise the kingdom.

Jordan’s Prince Hamzeh makes first public appearance since arrest
12 Apr 2021 - 12:51AM
Holocaust survivors take to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to teach Gen Z, millennials about the Nazi genocide and death camps

In a US study of millennials and Generation Z last year, researchers found that 63 per cent of respondents did not know that 6 million Jews were killed and 48 per cent could not name a single death camp or concentration camp. Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to fix that.

In a US study of millennials and Generation Z last year, researchers found that 63 per cent of respondents did not know that 6 million Jews were killed and 48 per cent could not name a single death camp or concentration camp. Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to fix that.

Holocaust survivors take to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to teach Gen Z, millennials about the Nazi genocide and death camps
11 Apr 2021 - 10:15PM
Myanmar protesters defy junta’s internet curbs with underground newsletters, as death toll crosses 700

At least 701 protesters and bystanders have been killed by security forces since the army’s takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

At least 701 protesters and bystanders have been killed by security forces since the army’s takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

Myanmar protesters defy junta’s internet curbs with underground newsletters, as death toll crosses 700
13 Apr 2021 - 6:22AM
Indonesia’s Jokowi orders emergency response after strong quake hits Java

This was the second deadly disaster to hit Indonesia in a week, after Tropical Cyclone Seroja caused a severe downpour that killed over 170 people with dozens still missing.

This was the second deadly disaster to hit Indonesia in a week, after Tropical Cyclone Seroja caused a severe downpour that killed over 170 people with dozens still missing.

Indonesia’s Jokowi orders emergency response after strong quake hits Java
11 Apr 2021 - 7:26PM
Residents of ash-covered Caribbean island St Vincent brace for more volcanic eruptions

Scientists warn that the explosions could continue for days or even weeks, and that the worst could be yet to come.

Scientists warn that the explosions could continue for days or even weeks, and that the worst could be yet to come.

Residents of ash-covered Caribbean island St Vincent brace for more volcanic eruptions
11 Apr 2021 - 9:22AM
New York man faces hate-crime charges after making anti-Asian remark to undercover policeman

Police say Rodriguez intentionally engaged with the undercover officer, told him to ‘go back to China’ before he ended up in a ‘graveyard,’ and threatened to slap and stab him in the face.

Police say Rodriguez intentionally engaged with the undercover officer, told him to ‘go back to China’ before he ended up in a ‘graveyard,’ and threatened to slap and stab him in the face.

New York man faces hate-crime charges after making anti-Asian remark to undercover policeman
11 Apr 2021 - 4:00AM
Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility hit by ‘suspicious’ blackout, a day after starting up advanced centrifuges

Media reports indicate a cyberattack caused the power failure, a day after Iran said it had begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge.

Media reports indicate a cyberattack caused the power failure, a day after Iran said it had begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge.

Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility hit by ‘suspicious’ blackout, a day after starting up advanced centrifuges
11 Apr 2021 - 8:17PM
Egyptian archaeologist reveals more details of ancient Pharaonic city found near Luxor

Zahi Hawass said that archaeologists found brick houses, artefacts, and tools from pharaonic times at the site of the 3,000-year-old lost city.

Zahi Hawass said that archaeologists found brick houses, artefacts, and tools from pharaonic times at the site of the 3,000-year-old lost city.

Egyptian archaeologist reveals more details of ancient Pharaonic city found near Luxor
11 Apr 2021 - 1:49AM
Rachael Blackmore becomes first woman to win prestigious Grand National horse race

Blackmore, a 31-year-old Irish national, rode Minella Times to victory at odds of 11-1 at Aintree on Saturday in the 173rd edition of the famous steeplechase run.

Blackmore, a 31-year-old Irish national, rode Minella Times to victory at odds of 11-1 at Aintree on Saturday in the 173rd edition of the famous steeplechase run.

Rachael Blackmore becomes first woman to win prestigious Grand National horse race
11 Apr 2021 - 1:15AM
Prince Philip’s funeral to be held at Windsor Castle on Saturday in a family service that will be closed to the public

Buckingham Palace said the Duke of Edinburgh took part in planning his funeral and the focus on family was in accordance with his wishes. The 99-year-old duke died on Friday.

Buckingham Palace said the Duke of Edinburgh took part in planning his funeral and the focus on family was in accordance with his wishes. The 99-year-old duke died on Friday.

Prince Philip’s funeral to be held at Windsor Castle on Saturday in a family service that will be closed to the public
11 Apr 2021 - 12:48AM
Coronavirus vaccine shortages hit 60 countries as global deliveries stall

The global vaccine-sharing initiative Covax has in the past week shipped more than 25,000 doses to poorer countries only twice on any given day.

The global vaccine-sharing initiative Covax has in the past week shipped more than 25,000 doses to poorer countries only twice on any given day.

Coronavirus vaccine shortages hit 60 countries as global deliveries stall
10 Apr 2021 - 9:16PM
Airlines pull Boeing 737 MAX planes over electrical issues, in latest setback

The aviation giant said planes used by 16 airlines were affected, but did not say how many aircraft were involved, or how long inspections would take.

The aviation giant said planes used by 16 airlines were affected, but did not say how many aircraft were involved, or how long inspections would take.

Airlines pull Boeing 737 MAX planes over electrical issues, in latest setback
10 Apr 2021 - 7:11AM
Mrs World gives up crown after onstage melee with Mrs Sri Lanka

Caroline Jurie was earlier arrested after pulling the crown off local beauty queen Pushpika De Silva’s head.

Caroline Jurie was earlier arrested after pulling the crown off local beauty queen Pushpika De Silva’s head.

Mrs World gives up crown after onstage melee with Mrs Sri Lanka
10 Apr 2021 - 6:20PM
Myanmar security forces kill over 80 anti-coup protesters in latest violence

The country’s own envoy led UN calls for urgent action, pressing for a no-fly zone and more sanctions.

The country’s own envoy led UN calls for urgent action, pressing for a no-fly zone and more sanctions.

Myanmar security forces kill over 80 anti-coup protesters in latest violence
11 Apr 2021 - 10:22AM
JoJo Siwa opens up about being queer, and her girlfriend: 'My human is my human'

The online superstar never wanted her coming out to be a big deal.

The online superstar never wanted her coming out to be a big deal.

JoJo Siwa opens up about being queer, and her girlfriend: 'My human is my human'
12 Apr 2021 - 10:13AM
Coronavirus patient receives world’s first living donor lung transplant in Japan

Kyoto University Hospital said the woman underwent an 11-hour operation by a 30-member team to transplant lung tissue from her husband and son.

Kyoto University Hospital said the woman underwent an 11-hour operation by a 30-member team to transplant lung tissue from her husband and son.

Coronavirus patient receives world’s first living donor lung transplant in Japan
9 Apr 2021 - 4:48PM
Coronavirus: countries worldwide hit with record Covid-19 deaths, new cases

Brazil this week became just the third country, after the US and Peru, to report a 24-hour tally of Covid-19 deaths that exceeded 4,000.

Brazil this week became just the third country, after the US and Peru, to report a 24-hour tally of Covid-19 deaths that exceeded 4,000.

Coronavirus: countries worldwide hit with record Covid-19 deaths, new cases
9 Apr 2021 - 3:00PM
The Masters: Justin Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot first round lead

England’s Rose take early lead in Georgia on very tricky day’s play.

England’s Rose take early lead in Georgia on very tricky day’s play.

The Masters: Justin Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot first round lead
9 Apr 2021 - 10:57AM
One killed, five injured in Texas shooting

The attack took place the same day President Joe Biden unveiled new measures to tackle US gun violence.

The attack took place the same day President Joe Biden unveiled new measures to tackle US gun violence.

One killed, five injured in Texas shooting
9 Apr 2021 - 7:51AM
Interpol warrant issued for MIT grad suspected of Yale student Kevin Jiang’s murder

The ‘red notice’ seeks the arrest of Shanghai-born US citizen Qinxuan Pan for the fatal shooting in New Haven, Connecticut in February.

The ‘red notice’ seeks the arrest of Shanghai-born US citizen Qinxuan Pan for the fatal shooting in New Haven, Connecticut in February.

Interpol warrant issued for MIT grad suspected of Yale student Kevin Jiang’s murder
9 Apr 2021 - 3:30AM