Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
People gathered to admire the elaborate outfits worn to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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South Korea adjourns impeachment trial as Yoon remains elusive
Seeking to evade arrest, suspended president skips hearing over a failed martial law bid.
Malibu beach camp houses firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires
Firefighters from across North America are battling the fires in Los Angeles while living on a beach in Malibu.
Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak
The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China's 'increasing aggression'.
Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system
Special Counsel David Weiss says president's claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
China had taken in nearly half of the world's plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
US president seeks to defend legacy on the global stage before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over Los Angeles wildfires
In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at base of a transmission tower owned by the utility.
In scorched neighbourhoods, a few Los Angeles homes stand untouched
The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history.
Venezuela’s attorney general seeks arrest of opposition’s Leopoldo Lopez
Attorney General Tarek Saab says he has appealed to Interpol for the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, who lives in exile.
US lists white supremacist Terrorgram network as ‘terrorist group’
The network, which largely operates on Telegram, has been linked to a series of violent attacks, officials say.
Biden administration proposes new rules to tighten grip on AI chip flows
Regulations would restrict access to AI chips for gaming and AI products and data centres in 120 countries.
US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks
Nothing is guaranteed yet, but an agreement could take shape soon, angering hardliners in Israel.
Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues.
Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.