Japan tightens Russian sanctions in line with G7
Japan will freeze the assets of 78 groups and 17 individuals including army officers in Russia, and ban some exports.
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China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns
Department accused Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Volt Typhoon, of carrying out cyber-espionage on US targets.
Man arrested in Japan after four killed in rare gun, knife attack
The suspect was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a building in a 12 hour standoff with police.
Killer whales damage boat in latest orca incident off Spain coast
Dozens of incidents involving groups of orcas and boats reported off the Spanish, Portuguese coasts so far this year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 457
As the war enters its 457th day, we take a look at the main developments.
UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China
The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September.
US says Russia cannot win in Ukraine, Moscow sees long war ahead
Russia’s former President Dmitry Medvedev said Ukraine war is likely to last decades with bouts of fighting and truces.
In a changed Indonesia, some fear a ‘backlash’ against freedoms
Indonesia has changed significantly since Soeharto resigned 25 years ago but activists say new threats are emerging.
Amnesty report finds racial bias in Peru’s protest crackdown
Report comes as Peru declares Mexican President Lopez Obrador persona non grata after he criticised protest response.
US doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim faces hearing
Doctor Caitlin Bernard faces possible discipline after the abortion she gave a child put her in the national spotlight.
US accuses Wagner Group of supplying missiles to Sudan’s RSF
Washington warns that the Russian mercenary group is prolonging the conflict and causing 'further chaos' in Sudan.
Sudan’s warring sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire
The truce between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces was reached after 5 weeks of warfare in Sudan.
Final Virgin Galactic test flight paves way for paying customers
Company celebrates as it completes what is likely the final test before commercial space tourism operations begin.
US releases plan to combat anti-Semitism amid definition debate
Biden administration stops short of officially adopting IHRA anti-Semitism definition favoured by pro-Israel groups.
Nvidia close to being first trillion-dollar chip firm on AI use
US company dominates market for chips used to power ChatGPT and similar services, a key reason behind its stock surge.
‘The war we know is better’: Palestinians leave Sudan for Gaza
Adel Atallah escaped the Israeli blockade of Gaza in 2007 to build a life in Sudan, only to flee conflict once again.
UN conference pledges fall short of $7bn goal for Horn of Africa
The 2.4bn raised was less than the $7bn the UN says is needed to provide help to millions at risk in the region.
New vaccine trials show promise in fight against meningitis
Phase-3 trials show NmCV-5 vaccine can illicit immune response against the five main strains of meningococcal bacteria.
Guinea’s suppression of protests stokes anger against military
Anti-government protests are gaining momentum in Guinea as frustrations with the interim military government increases.
Rwandan genocide fugitive arrested in South Africa: UN tribunal
Kayishema, indicted by a UN tribunal on Rwanda in 2001, was at large until Wednesday's capture.