Japanese Court Disbands Unification Church in Wake of Abe Killing
The assassination in 2022 of Shinzo Abe, the country’s former prime minister, led to an investigation into the group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers to raise funds.
Source: New York Times
Read MoreBack to Khartoum: Turning point for Sudan's civil war?
Nearly two years on and it’s back to Khartoum for Sudan’s civil war. The forces of junta leader Abdelfattah al-Buhran ousting those of ally-turned-foe Mohammed Hamdam Daglo. For the leader …
Source: France 24
Read MoreWishful thinking on climate won’t make it so
Badenoch’s ‘realistic’ approach to net zero is, in practice, that both politicians and the planet agree to put all this behind them
Source: Financial Times
Read MorePete Marocco tried to upend USAID in 2020 -- and failed. In 2025, he dismantled it
This Trump administration official was a key figure in the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development — and will help set the agenda for the future of …
Source: NPR
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The high-stakes geopolitical game unfolding in the Baltic Sea
One of the Kremlin’s newest threats, according to NATO, is targeting undersea cables carrying vast quantities of data and power beneath the Baltic Sea.
Source: NBC News
Read MoreIsrael passes budget in boost to Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition
Opposition condemns bill that will lead to massive increase in military and defence spending
Source: Financial Times
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China frees staff of U.S. firm Mintz in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China released five employees of the U.S. corporate due diligence firm Mintz who were detained two years ago as it seeks to reassure foreign firms.
Source: NBC News
Read More'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner
The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground".
Source: BBC
Read MorePalestinian Oscar winner held by Israeli soldiers
Hamdan Ballal was attacked by masked settlers in the occupied West Bank, activists say.
Source: BBC
Read MoreProbe finds ‘credible evidence’ of harassment by suspended Reform MP
Barrister makes findings against Rupert Lowe and male members of his team following complaints by women
Source: Financial Times
Read MoreCar lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000
The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.
Source: BBC
Read MoreOnce hunted by Assad, Syria’s White Helmets return to Damascus
First responders branded as terrorists under ousted dictator are helping to rebuild a shattered state
Source: Financial Times
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