Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects – AP News
- US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects AP News
- China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust Reuters
- U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
- US Opens Record Drills With Philippines as Iran War Rattles Allies Bloomberg.com
- Japan to test commitment to South China Sea in Philippine-US drills Nikkei Asia
Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know
Former President Rumen Radev wins big in Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' ticket.
Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened
People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude
Australian officials in Japan are urgently following up on the tsunami warning off the northeastern coast of the island of Honshu.
The Australian government said:
We stand ready to provide consular assistance.
Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas).
Continue reading...Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him? – AP News
- Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him? AP News
- In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president The Washington Post
- Pope: Promote a reconciled memory by educating everyone in harmony Vatican News
- Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in Angola EWTN News
- Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’ Al Jazeera
Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?
Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.
Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping
Pacific Island states cannot and will not allow key climate shipping agreement to be watered down.
Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Nigeria’s Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats – BBC
- Nigeria's Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats BBC
- A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action NPR
- Woman who won legal case over greenhouse emissions awarded top environmental prize The Guardian
- Campaigner wins award for landmark climate case AOL.com
- 'Green Nobel' winner Iroro Tanshi found love and her life's work saving bats in West Africa WBUR
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Tight security in Islamabad as US-Iran talks set to go ahead
Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.
The label wars for Trump miss the point. Look at the wreckage – Salon.com
- The label wars for Trump miss the point. Look at the wreckage Salon.com
- Opinion | There Is a Contest Trump Is Winning The New York Times
- Donald Trump: The 100 Most Influential People of 2026 Time Magazine
- Ramachandra Guha: Seven ways Donald Trump has damaged the United States in his second term Scroll.in
- Trump is the all-time most 'consequential' president — in the worst way possible: expert Alternet
India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit
India ranked among the top two in athletics' most anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025, AUI says.
UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue – AP News
What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz
US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.
Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to US are ‘weakness’ to be corrected
Prime minister details efforts to attract investment and sign trade deals with other countries in 10-minute video address
Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected, the country’s prime minister has warned
In a 10-minute video address, Mark Carney spoke about his government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy by attracting new investments and signing trade deals with other countries.
Continue reading...Kuwait Declares Further Force Majeure on Oil Shipments – Bloomberg
- Kuwait Declares Further Force Majeure on Oil Shipments Bloomberg
- Alternative routes for Middle East oil and gas due to Hormuz disruption Reuters
- Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again The New York Times
- Strait of Hormuz ship traffic briefly rose and then slowed after weekend attacks CNBC
- Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted Reuters
Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch
Ismail Qaani's visit came at the request of PM al-Sudani amid internal divisions in the Shia parliamentary bloc.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.