Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day
Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day The recorded temperatures were 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), as weather agency warns of hotter days ahead. Heat haze…
Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships
Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities. A Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class frigate…
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. A view of the Hong Kong…
Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say
Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say Netanyahu’s war cabinet set to approve military operations across entire enclave, according to Israeli media. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
‘They’re selling the revolution’: Bangladesh a year after Hasina’s downfall
Bangladesh teeters between hope and deadlock a year after Hasina’s fall Protesters hoped for ‘real change’ after 15 years of undemocratic governance, but instability looms as political groups jostle for…
Australia’s FM warns of ‘risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise’
Australia’s FM warns of ‘risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise’ Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australian recognition of Palestinian statehood ‘a matter of when, not if’, but…
Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty
Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty Russia says no longer bound by treaty limiting deployment of intermediate- and short-range missiles. Russia’s ex-president and current…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258 Here are the key events on day 1,258 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Victor Tsvik, an owner of a private farm, shows…
US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map
US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map. Texas House Democratic Caucus…
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal. Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also…