December 5, 2018 12:15 pm
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Business
Zuckerberg a notable absentee at fake news inquiry
Politicians from nine countries have assembled for the largest inquiry yet into digital misinformation but the Facebook CEO chose to send Richard Allan, the company's Vice-President of Policy Solutions, in his place.
Business
Airbnb bring in former Amazon CFO, thought to be prepping for IPO
Former Amazon CFO Dave Stephenson will join the home-renting giant in January 2019.
November 27, 2018 12:23 pm
Environment
NASA’s InSight mission safely lands on Mars, sends photo home
After seven months spent travelling to the red planet, NASA's InSight mission successfully navigated the descent to the surface of Mars, prompting wild celebrations at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Automobile
General Motors shuttering its Oshawa, Canada facility
The Canadian facility will be a casualty of the auto giant's pivot into zero-emissions and autonomous vehicles.
November 26, 2018 11:43 am
EMEA
Russia accused of seizing Ukranian vessels as tensions mount
The Ukraine Navy says Russia fired on and seized three of its ships off the annexed territory of Crimea.
Business
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson set for unprecedented pay-per-view clash
Two of the world's most high-profile golfers will meet in a much-publicised clash on 23 November local time in a non-ticketed event available only on pay-per-view.
November 23, 2018 9:40 am
Business
Bet365 boss slammed for giving herself a US$339 million salary
Denise Coates, who founded the betting agency, took home £265m in 2017, a figure that represents more than a third of the company’s annual profit.
Law
US Supreme Court judge scolds Trump in rare political comment
Justice John Roberts has taken the unusual step of denouncing Trump's description of a judge who ruled against his administration as an "Obama judge", stressing the importance of judicial impartiality.
November 21, 2018 11:19 am
Asia
Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn…gone
One of the world’s best-known, most highly respected and successful car company bosses, Carlos Ghosn, has been arrested in Japan and looks certain to be stripped of his role at the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. How did it happen to him?
Australia
Cricket trio fail in bid to have bans shortened
Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will serve out their full suspensions after Cricket Australia (CA) rejected an appeal on the length of their bans.
November 20, 2018 12:38 pm
Business
London’s Gherkin to be joined by ambitious new ‘tulip’ skyscraper
Foster + Partners have announced plans to construct a stunning tulip-shaped glass skyscraper which will become London's tallest building.
Asia
“The entire world is worried”: US-China tensions mount at ill-tempered APEC meeting
A meeting of world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, failed to deliver any meaningful progress between the two superpowers.
November 19, 2018 2:24 pm
Entertainment
Frank and Barbara Sinatra’s estate goes under the hammer
Sotheby's has unveiled the auction items for 'Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra', which will take place in December. Proceeds of the sale will go to the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.
Business
Microsoft acquires conversational AI and chatbot company XOXCO
Microsoft has made its strongest move yet into the emerging field of conversational AI by acquiring XOXCO for an undisclosed amount.