Police arrest US man for allegedly scratching letters into Japanese shrine
Japanese police arrest US man for allegedly scratching letters into shrine 65-year-old man allegedly told police he defaced Shinto shrine as a ‘prank’. Visitors explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine in…
Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crime: HRW
Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crime: HRW Rights group says Israel appears to have plans to permanently prevent Palestinians from returning to parts of the Gaza Strip.…
Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories
Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories On Wednesday, the Republican Party cleared the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both chambers of Congress. Speaker of the…
Bluesky adds 1 million users after US election as users ditch X
Bluesky adds 1 million users after US election as users ditch X Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September. The…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 993
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 993 As the war enters its 993rd day, these are the main developments. People take shelter during a Russian missile and drone attack…
US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case
US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump’s victory. Media reports…
FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO
FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations. The FBI executed a search warrant on the Manhattan home…
One dead after two reported explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court
One dead after two reported explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court Brazil’s Supreme Court has been evacuated as federal police swarm the area to investigate the evening attack. Police inspect a…
Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?
EXPLAINER Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake? Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Supporters of the National People’s…
Trump picks loyalist Matt Gaetz of Florida as US attorney general
Trump picks loyalist Matt Gaetz of Florida as US attorney general The Florida congressman says it will be an ‘honour’ to serve as top prosecutor but could face a difficult…