- Refi rates at 1.99% APR. Do you qualify?on April 11, 2021 at 6:05 AM
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- 21 miners trapped by underground floodon April 11, 2021 at 5:05 AM
Eight miners have been rescued and 21 remain trapped in a coal mine that flooded in northwest China's Xinjiang region, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday, citing a local emergency department.
- What's behind the recent violence in Northern Ireland?on April 10, 2021 at 10:34 AM
For over a week, riots have marred the streets across five cities and towns in Northern Ireland. Cars and a bus have been hijacked and burned, young people have thrown petrol bombs at police, and at least 74 officers have been injured.
- Tributes to Prince Philip pour in from around the worldon April 9, 2021 at 8:07 PM
World leaders, politicians and celebrities have sent their condolences after the announcement of Prince Philip's death.
- CNN showed a Myanmar military spokesman evidence of soldiers shooting children. This is what he saidon April 9, 2021 at 3:39 PM
"This is not a coup," said Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun from a gilded hall in Myanmar's purpose-built capital Naypyidaw, the city where his comrades recently ousted an elected government, detained the country's leadership, and installed a military junta.
- One of Costco's secret weapons is coming backon April 8, 2021 at 4:46 PM
Costco diehards, don't fret: The beloved food court, known for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo and giant menu boards, is coming back to life, albeit slowly.
- Jamie Dimon sounds the alarm on the future of American prosperityon April 7, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Jamie Dimon is very bullish on the US economic recovery from the pandemic. And yet the JPMorgan Chase CEO is deeply concerned about the future of America.
- Milk-free Milo and meatless 'pork': Nestlé and other brands bet big on plant-based food in Asiaon April 7, 2021 at 12:28 PM
Milo chocolate milk has been hugely popular in Southeast Asia for decades. Now the breakfast and teatime favorite is about to get shaken up — the cocoa powder will be offered as a dairy-free, ready-made beverage.
- Cruises are restarting. This is what's on offeron April 7, 2021 at 9:18 AM
It's been a year since the cruise industry was in the eye of the Covid storm as leisure ships proved themselves ideal places for the disease to spread.
- How people end up living at airports for years at a timeon April 6, 2021 at 9:02 AM
In January, local authorities arrested a 36-year-old man named Aditya Singh after he had spent three months living at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Since October, he had been staying in the secure side of the airport, relying on the kindness of strangers to buy him food, sleeping in the terminals and using the many bathroom facilities. It wasn't until an airport employee asked to see his ID that the jig was up.
- 'I've been completely disenchanted.' Billionaire speaks out after attacks on Asian Americanson April 2, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times, is urging America to admit it has a racism problem.
- Exclusive look at designs for US supersonic presidential jeton April 2, 2021 at 10:03 AM
The news broke last September that a California start-up was working with the US Air Force on developing a supersonic plane which could be used as Air Force One.
- Year-round sunshine, pool days and zero taxes: How to move to Dubai and work remotely for a yearon April 2, 2021 at 8:21 AM
As global business and travel hubs remain largely closed off to the masses, Dubai is making entry easier than ever for international visitors.
- These artists are ridding the world of hate, one tattoo at a timeon April 1, 2021 at 7:42 PM
The recent attacks on Asian Americans are the latest reminder that prejudice and bigotry remain a serious problem in the United States.
- When Covid-19 came for their community, these Choctaw tribal members mobilized to feed and protect familieson April 1, 2021 at 1:36 PM
When news of the Covid-19 pandemic first broke, Brian Mask, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, immediately saw the danger it posed to his tribe.
- Asia's 'best restaurant' shares its secreton March 30, 2021 at 8:13 AM
Chef Kwok Keung Tung tosses the wok with one hand, using the other to stir with a metal spatula.
- AI photo restoration shines a light on life in old Irelandon March 29, 2021 at 9:38 AM
Thousands of historical images from across Ireland are being brought to life in color for the first time, thanks to a new AI-led photo project.
- What happened to Asia's most famous beach partyon March 28, 2021 at 1:02 AM
It's approaching sundown on a full moon Saturday, but revelry is in short supply in Haad Rin, home of Koh Phangan's legendary Full Moon Party.
- This new artificial heart responds to the patienton March 25, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Heart disease is the world's biggest killer, and around one in five people in developed countries will suffer heart failure in their lifetime.
- Benin elections: The fight for a democratic futureon April 11, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa.
- St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'on April 11, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent.
- Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doseson April 11, 2021 at 10:06 AM
But despite the huge inoculation drive, India has just registered another record increase in cases.
- Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nearson April 11, 2021 at 7:53 AM
Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia.
- China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiangon April 11, 2021 at 5:12 AM
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region.
- Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathyon April 11, 2021 at 3:58 AM
Australia's PM attends a commemorative service in Sydney, as tributes pour in from around the world.
- Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolateon April 10, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.
- Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 yearson April 10, 2021 at 11:19 PM
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.
- Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covidon April 10, 2021 at 11:05 PM
The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso.
- Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggson April 10, 2021 at 11:03 PM
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.
- Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bagoon April 10, 2021 at 10:12 PM
Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup.
- Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruptionon April 10, 2021 at 8:14 PM
Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes.
- Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greeceon April 10, 2021 at 6:15 PM
Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens.
- How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwideon April 10, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99.
- Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating ruleson April 10, 2021 at 3:33 PM
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions.
- Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech gianton April 10, 2021 at 10:54 AM
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
- Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburghon April 10, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.
- South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closureson April 9, 2021 at 11:51 PM
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.
- Baftas 2021: The Mauritanian star Tahar Rahim on 'reassuring' nominationon April 9, 2021 at 11:44 PM
Best actor nominee Tahar Rahim says it's "reassuring to know that you made the right choices".
- Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violenceon April 9, 2021 at 11:10 PM
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup.