US judge suspends approval of mifepristone in latest abortion setback
April 08, 2023 10:53 AM The ruling will not take effect for one week, in order to give the Biden administration a chance to file an emergency appeal. Read More
Runaway black hole creating trail of new stars: Scientists
April 08, 2023 10:30 AM The incredible forces at play mean this gas is being forged into a contrail of new stars. Read More
US opens safety probe into Tesla that struck student in North Carolina
April 08, 2023 7:13 AM Safety authorities say Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems are suspected of being in use then. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 8
April 08, 2023 6:50 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 8, 2023. Read More
Ukraine able to resume electricity exports after six-month gap
April 08, 2023 5:32 AM Repairs have been carried out after repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Read More
As China flexes its muscles, East Asian neighbours ramp up defences
April 08, 2023 5:00 AM Beijing’s recent assertiveness has given cause for Japan to drastically overhaul its defence strategy. Read More
Armed and ready: Asia-Pacific countries ramp up defence spending amid heightened tensions
April 08, 2023 5:00 AM The arms race risks spiralling into a major conflict. Read More
US Supreme Court justice defends lavish trips as ‘personal hospitality’
April 08, 2023 4:45 AM He is accused of accepting years of luxury travel trips from a Republican billionaire. Read More
Hundreds of thousands still without power in Canada after ice storm
April 08, 2023 4:37 AM About 500,000 homes in Quebec were in the dark, down from 1.1 million at the height of the outages. Read More
US radio broadcaster NPR halts tweets in Twitter row
April 08, 2023 4:26 AM Twitter has designated Washington-based National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media.” Read More