China’s rising assertiveness is reshaping Japan, as it prepares to host the G7 summit this weekend.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 10:19PM
G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders
Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 06:26PM
US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s home
An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan’s home while under Secret Service guard.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 11:34AM
Italy: Mass evacuation as deadly floods hit northern Emilia-Romagna region
About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 01:16PM
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian’s dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 09:49AM
Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction
France’s ex-president loses his appeal against a 2021 conviction but can wear a tag instead of going to jail.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 08:51AM
Assam: India police force tells officers to lose weight or quit
A top official in Assam state said that unfit officers would be given time till November to reduce weight.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 07:26AM
Taylor Swift stops security from ejecting fan mid-concert
When the singer noticed security removing a fan during her concert, Swift came to the fan’s defence.Story Published at: May 16, 2023 at 09:47PM
‘Get in the bag mate’: Australian catches highly venomous snake under house
An Australian snake catcher has captured the moment he pulled an eastern brown from under a house.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 05:29AM
Israel-Gaza: Palestinian family left homeless after strikes
Ataf Nabhan took a phone call before afternoon prayers. Five minutes later his house was destroyed.Story Published at: May 17, 2023 at 05:03AM