Tesla cuts prices for second time in China as demand drops
Tesla also slashes prices in Japan, South Korea and Australia but so far holds them steady in Europe and US.
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Kevin McCarthy fails again in US House speaker bid despite gains
Several right-wing dissenters, who previously opposed the Republican leader, voted for him in the 13th ballot on Friday.
US slaps sanctions on Iranian drone and missile production
US has accused Iran weapons manufacturers of complicity in Russia's war in Ukraine, in violation of international law.
Taliban leader accuses Prince Harry of killing innocent Afghans
Taliban official alleges son of King Charles committed war crimes after he reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan.
Mexico: 29 people dead in operation to arrest son of ‘El Chapo’
Ten soldiers among those killed during arrest of drug kingpin's son, which sparks violence by cartel, government says.
Even as US job growth was solid in December, signs of cooling
Hiring in December was smallest in two years, extending a hiring slowdown for most of 2022, aiding inflation fight.
Israel approves punitive response to Palestinian moves at ICJ
PA rejects Israeli measures, which include a moratorium on Palestinian construction in parts of the occupied West Bank.
Despite outcry, Christmas blackface parade celebrated in Spain
Calls are growing for the use of blackface characters in Alcoy's Three Kings Parade to be abandoned.
Popcorn and memes: US Democrats find humour in ‘speakergeddon’
With Republican infighting over speaker persisting, many Democrats shared lighthearted takes on the voting marathon.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again
Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupting just weeks after it stopped releasing lava from a previous eruption.
HRW former head denied Harvard fellowship over ‘anti-Israel bias’
Kenneth Roth, the longtime head of Human Rights Watch, had his fellowship offer rescinded.
Chad says it foiled ‘destabilisation’ attempt by officers
A group of 11 officers, led by a human rights activist, was behind the attempt, according to a government statement.
Air India slammed by regulator over handling of unruly passenger
DGCA says the airline did not comply with provisions related to handling of passenger who urinated on a woman on board.
Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries has eyes on Bakhmut mines: US
White House official says Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin wants to control salt and gypsum from mines near Bakhmut.
Vietnam removes two deputy PMs amid anti-corruption campaign
Stripping the two men of their positions comes as Vietnam's Communist Party intensifies fight against corruption.
N Korea’s Kim reveals daughter in hint at extending family rule
Kim Jong Un, who turns 39 on Sunday, is the third generation of his family to successively rule North Korea since 1948.
UN Security Council stresses Al Aqsa status quo, takes no action
Palestinian envoy: 'What red line does Israel need to cross for the Security Council to finally say, enough is enough?'
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Putin’s 36-hour truce is a tactical ploy
Ukrainian leader says the war will end when Russian troops leave Ukraine or 'we throw them out'.
US court strikes down South Carolina abortion ban
The ban had faced legal challenges for barring abortion at six weeks, before most parents realise they are pregnant.
New York sues Celsius founder alleging crypto fraud
Civil lawsuit seeks to ban Alex Mashinsky from doing business in New York and have him pay damages for violating laws.