Tsunami Warnings Downgraded in Japan After Strong Offshore Earthquake
The 7.7-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu.
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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks After U.S. Seizes Ship
An Iranian official vowed retaliation for the U.S. attack on an Iran-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran’s president said the war “bene…
India's 'wells of death': Gravity-defying stuntmen become social media phenomenon
It looks almost impossible: cars and motorbikes racing at full speed inside towering vertical arenas in India. These dangerous stunt shows are known a…
Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson
Documents also show US ambassadorial appointment was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe …
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.
EU praises ‘extremely constructive’ early talks with incoming Hungarian government – Europe live
Spokesperson says discussions with Magyar’s administration have been a good start to ‘unblock funds for the benefit of the Hungarian people’The commis…
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of SanrikuAustralian officials in Japan are urgen…
Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch loses high court battle against her friends
Judge throws out claim by the singer’s father over the sale of items she once ownedAmy Winehouse’s father has lost a high court claim against two of h…
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure as Iran says it has no plans for talks after US seizes ship
Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no plans t…
U.K. calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz
U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in Japan for the final leg of what has been branded as an "intensified shuttle diplomacy tour" to advance…
Starmer expected to lead Labour into next election, says minister, but warns there are ‘no certainties’ amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live
Douglas Alexander defends PM ahead of Commons showdown over Mandelson scandalJudgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalAt his press conference Nigel F…
Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes
FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended periodMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – la…
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.
Japan warns of ‘huge’ earthquake after powerful tremor, records 80 cm tsunami wave
The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement that “the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal t…
Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation
Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ
Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switchingBusiness live – latest updatesSales of electric cars…
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’, analysis says
Twin reports from top accounting firms underline scale of economic threat as Iran war shatters business confidenceA quarter of a million people could …
Moscow-friendly Rumen Radev wins absolute majority in Bulgarian elections
Former president’s election could end years of weak coalition governments but critics warn it may be bad for EUBulgaria’s Moscow-friendly former presi…
Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-President a convincing mandate for change
Boyko Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated the election winner ex-President Rumen Radev
US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
After Guardian reports about danger to V2X employees, sources say state department raised concerns with defense contractorSign up for the Breaking New…
Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear
Non-appearance of Pam Bondi and remarks from Todd Blanche suggest full accounting may never be revealedIn the days since Pam Bondi’s exit from Donald …
EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank
Gaza requires “one state, one government, one law and one goal,” Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa said in Brussels
Chow Yun-fat nets 91% gain on Hong Kong flat after 31 years as prices rebound
Chow Yun-fat, the legendary Hong Kong actor, has sold a Mid-Levels flat after more than three decades, securing a roughly 91 per cent gain, as the cit…
ByteDance profit plunges on AI push as TikTok Shop powers overseas growth: reports
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and Douyin, saw its net profit plummet by more than 70 per cent in 2025 as it poured money into artificial int…
Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot
Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, on allegations of working for Ukraine to carry out sabotage attacks
Biggest party in Romanian coalition set to demand PM's resignation, political crisis looms
Mr. Bolojan's coalition government of four pro-European parties came together 10 months ago after a polarizing presidential election in an attempt to…
Starmer to Address UK Lawmakers on Mandelson Vetting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address British lawmakers on Monday after it emerged that Peter Mandelson, his onetime ambassador to the United State…
Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
UK PM Starmer under pressure over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try on Monday to get a grip on a crisis that has left power slipping from his grasp. Starmer will face a toug…
Rumen Radev, pro-Russia ex-pilot who wants to give Bulgaria wings
Former fighter pilot Rumen Radev has vowed to lead Bulgaria out of a chronic political crisis, with his grouping winning Sunday's general election – t…
Peace talks clouded by uncertainty after US seizes Iranian ship
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship t…