Japan’s justice minister resigns over death penalty comments
Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday.
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UK embassy guard in Berlin pleads guilty to spying for Russia
Prosecutors said David Ballantyne Smith, 58, was motivated to spy because of his hatred of the UK and its embassy.
Ukraine seeks naval drones to counter Russian attacks from sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed a fundraising campaign to buy 100 drones that operate at sea.
US abortion rights advocates celebrate five-state election sweep
In the US midterm elections, five states, including Michigan, pass ballot measures to protect abortion access.
Brazil’s Lula honeymoon with investors over before starting
Investors have soured over his public commitment to prioritise social spending over fiscal integrity.
Musk halts Twitter’s coveted blue tick as impostors run amok
Check mark was available to anyone willing to pay $8/month after being previously reserved for verified accounts.
US Treasury Secretary Yellen looks to India for ‘friend-shoring’
Mutual concern over China has drawn US and India closer in recent years, including to reorient supply chains.
US: Advocates welcome TPS extension for citizens of six countries
Citizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti and three other nations will get relief from US deportation until mid-2024.
NGO urges leaders in COP27 to discuss ‘plant-based treaty’
In open letter to world leaders, NGOs and climate activists call for 'sustainable and just plant-based food transition'.
India urged to improve its human rights record at the UN
UN member states ask India to protect minority rights and freedom of speech, but New Delhi defends its rights record.
How far are Ukraine and Russia from negotiations?
Talks are a distant prospect, experts warn, as battlefield realities and winter will dictate the strategic calculus.
Tropical Storm Nicole drenches Georgia and the Carolinas
The storm has slowed after pummelling Florida's Atlantic coast on Thursday, but officials urge caution.
Biden calls for global action to combat climate crisis
US president outlines steps US is taking against climate change, apologises for Trump withdrawal from Paris Agreement.
Brazil: Amazon deforestation reaches new high before gov’t change
Incoming Brazilian President Lula da Silva has pledged to reach 'zero deforestation' after years of Amazon destruction.
Russia’s Kherson retreat marks tectonic shift in Ukraine war
Withdrawal from regional capital further undermines Russia's geopolitical prestige and gives boost to Ukrainian economy.
Distressed crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy
The trading platform had been struggling to raise billions in funds to stave off collapse after a wave of withdrawals.
Global food import bill to jump to record $1.9 trillion: FAO
Global spending on food imports expected to rise to record levels in 2022 due to strong dollar and Russia-Ukraine war.
Ethiopia’s Tigray still awaiting humanitarian aid, agencies say
Ethiopia's Tigray still awaiting aid, agencies say, as US urges immediate help.
Thousands protest in Bulgaria over wages as inflation levels rise
Trade unions called for speeding up the adoption of next year’s budget and raising wages in line with inflation.
Thousands take part in far-right Independence Day march in Warsaw
Annual march organised by the far-right sees a handful of people carry white supremacist or anti-gay rights banners.