Category: Global News
Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election
Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.
Ukraine puts ‘pressure on the aggressor’, catches Russia off-guard in Kursk
President Putin and his officials appeared unprepared for Ukraine's daring invasion.
Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials.
Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason
Supporters say she donated about $50 to charity, but investigators accuse her of helping Ukraine buy weapons.
UK woman jailed for ‘blow up mosque’ Facebook post after Southport riots
Julie Sweeney sentenced after pleading guilty to sending communications that 'threaten death or serious harm'.
Climate activists protest at four German airports, halting traffic
Interior minister says action was 'dangerous and stupid', warns of tougher penalties for airport intruders.
‘Big shock’: Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office
Thailand's constitutional court made its second bombshell ruling in a week as it ousted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem
The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses 'imminent threat' to a World Heritage Site.
Russia evacuates thousands from Kursk as Ukrainian forces advance
Ukrainian military says Russia has moved some troops from the occupied south but this is not a major redeployment.