Here are the theories why China may be supercharging the yuan

China’s yuan has emerged from hibernation surprise with an improbable surge that’s left strategists asking - why? After meandering in a stable range against

Macadamia nut craze transforms farmland in South Africa’s east

Booming demand for macadamias is transforming farmland in eastern South Africa, as landowners switch focus from bananas and sugarcane to the creamy nuts used in sweet

Senior official gets life in prison for USD22m in bribes

The former head of China’s statistics bureau was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of taking massive bribes over more than two decades — one

China’s growing naval might confronts US supremacy in Asia

Ship by ship, port by port, China has over the past two decades been assembling one of the essential engines of global power: a modern

Beijing will continue with climate pact even if US pulls out

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said yesterday fighting climate change is a “global consensus” and an “international responsibility.” Speaking in Berlin about the Paris climate change accord,

Maker of Ivanka shoes denies labor violations

A Chinese company that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump and other brands denied allegations yesterday of excessive overtime and low wages made by three activists who have been arrested

Flight 128 | Malaysia Airlines jet diverted in Australia over bomb scare

A Malaysia Airlines plane returned to Australia after a mentally ill passenger threatened to detonate a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit before he was tackled and tied

Philippines | Friendly fire: Airstrike kills 11 soldiers in besieged city

A Philippine bomber plane accidentally killed 11 soldiers and injured seven others, security officials said yesterday, as troops struggled to end a bloody siege by 500 Islamic State group-aligned extremists in a southern

East Timor | Court drops premier’s libel case against media

An East Timor court yesterday dismissed a criminal defamation case brought by the country’s prime minister against two journalists due to lack of evidence. Rights groups and

Russia | Putin says Moscow has never been involved in hacking

President Vladimir Putin insisted yesterday that the Russian state has never engaged in hacking and scoffed at allegations that hackers could influence the outcome of

Climate change | World leaders reaffirm commitment to fighting global warming

World leaders affirmed their commitment to combating climate change yesterday ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on whether he would pull out of the Paris climate accord.

This Day in History | 1953 – Queen Elizabeth takes coronation oath

Queen Elizabeth II has been crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London. In front of more than 8,000 guests, including prime ministers and

Offbeat | US: Pennsylvania man arrested after calling 911 for conversation

Police say a Pennsylvania man repeatedly called 911 while intoxicated because he was seeking conversation. Pennsylvania State Police say 51-year-old Larry Keiser first called around 10:30 p.m.

Football | Ronaldo at his best ahead of Champions League final

Sunday, 2:45 a.m. Juventus v Real Madrid H 3, D 3.25, A 2.75 Cristiano Ronaldo has saved his best for last. Ronaldo enters

Benfica sells goalkeeper Ederson to Man City for USD45m

Benfica sold goalkeeper Ederson Moraes to Manchester City for 40 million euros (USD45 million) yesterday, making the Brazilian the second most expensive goalkeeper of all time.

World briefs

PHILIPPINES A Philippine bomber plane accidentally killed 11 soldiers and injured seven others, security officials said yesterday, as troops struggled to end a bloody siege by 500 Islamic

In China, some signs of greater acceptance of LGBT people

China’s government has ruled out any move to legalize same-sex marriage, and many Chinese gays and lesbians remain in the closet, yet there are multiple signs

The Buzz | CNN sacks Kathy Griffin over Trump video as backlash builds

Kathy Griffin has lost a decade-long gig ringing in the new year for CNN as a backlash builds over her video displaying a likeness of President Donald Trump’s

Bizcuits | Toilet Paper Day

I received an email to remind me that it was National Toilet Paper Day yesterday, in Australia. Apparently it comes to pass on 26 August in America. There

Friday, June 2, 2017 – edition no. 2814

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