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Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain

Girl, 12, dies in Thailand after school shooting, bringing death toll to 9

A girl died from critical wounds Saturday after a pupil opened fire at a secondary school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll from the attack to nine people. The 14-year-old opened fire at around 10am on Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the Thai capital before apparently taking his own life. He also appeared to have killed hi...

A Swedish couple moved into the dream home in Malmö; three years later, they left it behind for a rural home in Japan

After recently selling their newly constructed home in Sweden, a Swedish couple has made the bold decision to embrace a fresh start by purchasing an empty residence in Japan. This significant change stems from their evolving family aspirations and a burgeoning affection for Asia. They are now excited to undertake renovations on their Japanese abode while immersing themselves in the enchanting cult...

Flesh-eating bacteria kill 5 in Louisiana, health officials warn beachgoers as all cases are linked to seawater

Who is Sunder Katwala? Indian-origin writer appointed to UK community funding body

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row

Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.

Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information

Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself

Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.

Russian attacks kill several in Ukraine

At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions early Saturday. Moscow has been carrying out near-daily attacks, exploiting Ukraine’s strained air defences. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck another oil refinery in Russia, as Kyiv continues its campaign of long-range attacks on Russian energy facilities in an effort to fuel a growin...

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

Irish government jet carrying alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan on its way back to Dublin

An Irish government jet is on its way back from Dubai after the extradition of alleged gang boss Daniel Kinahan.

Irish government jet flies to Dubai to extradite alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan

An Irish government jet has flown to Dubai for the extradition of alleged gang boss Daniel Kinahan.

Irish government jet en route to Dubai to extradite alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan

An Irish government jet is on its way to Dubai for the extradition of alleged gang boss Daniel Kinahan.

Irish government jet en route to Dubai to fetch alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan

An Irish government jet is on its way to Dubai for the extradition of alleged gang boss Daniel Kinahan.

Tisza Party group nominates András Baka for new Hungarian president

On Saturday, the Tisza Party, which has a constitutional majority in Parliament, picked András Baka who was removed by Fidesz from the Supreme Court, to be elected president on Tuesday.

Lion saved as cub from Ukraine war and brought to US battles rare fungal disease

Four-year-old Taras, who now resides at a Minnesota sanctuary, was diagnosed with an often fatal infectionA lion that escaped the war in Ukraine after being found as a four-month-old cub inside a duffel bag at Odesa railway station is facing an even greater battle for survival in his new home in Minnesota from a rare and often fatal fungal disease.Taras, his two sisters Lesya and Stefania, and an ...

What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force

In a historic breakthrough, a Chinese-led international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of the glueball – a rare form of matter made entirely of force. The finding was announced by a Chinese research team on Thursday at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Natal, Brazil. Held every two years, the event features some of the most significant advancements in the field...

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【プロ野球結果】セ・リーグ2位の巨人が逆転勝ち

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General

The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general, despite opposition from Democrats who accused the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before joining the administration. Camille Knight has more.

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them to any particular military action in each other's defence. Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East studies at Council on Foreign Relat...

Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years

Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years

US Democrats eye probes into Trump-linked firms over impeachment if they regain House control: Report

In a significant move, US House Democrats are gearing up for extensive investigations into the business practices of the Trump administration. Their strategy involves utilizing hearings and subpoenas to scrutinize decisions made that may have led to personal gains. Major corporations such as Apple and Alphabet might find themselves under examination for their regulatory and contractual engagements...

Girl dies from injuries after school shooting in Thailand as death toll rises

Five school staff members died in the shooting outside Bangkok. The shooter also appeared to have killed his two grandparents.

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns about Russian escalation

Drone incidents in Europe igniting fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is entangling NATO nations.