Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
2023-06-03 07:23
After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?
The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.
2023-05-30 08:25
Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives.
2023-05-30 02:54
Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president
Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.
2023-05-27 07:55
ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law
OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
2023-05-25 21:28
Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal
The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.
2023-05-24 11:59
Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
President Biden and US lawmakers are trying to hash out a deal ahead of a 1 June debt ceiling deadline.
2023-05-23 05:17
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
2023-05-22 10:50
What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?
Western nations have imposed severe measures against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-05-19 19:52
Rishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit
Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer co-operation between the armed forces.
2023-05-18 22:28
Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say
A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.
2023-05-18 17:25