Now, Takaichi says this framework no longer reflects reality. Geographically, Japan sits in a challenging neighbourhood with an assertive China, an unpredictable North Korea, and Russia nearby. And the United States, its closest ally, has been encouraging Tokyo to play a more active security role.
Continue ReadingThe blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
Continue ReadingWu Yize, 22, receives a rock star’s welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
Continue ReadingThe US president said the European Union must enact the trade deal agreed last year and drop tariffs on American goods to zero.
Continue ReadingFederico Valverde was taken to hospital with a head injury after an alleged dressing room incident with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, just three days before they face a crunch title match against rivals Barcelona. Real later said in a statement they had opened disciplinary proceedings against the pair “following the incidents that occurred this […]
Continue ReadingVirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius is set to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday, after being anchored for three days near Cape Verde. Authorities have said precautions will be taken to ensure passengers do not make direct contact with locals. It comes as the World Health Organization said the hantavirus outbreak on board was not the […]
Continue ReadingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday, at a time of increasing tensions following President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio’s meeting with Leo was a sign of a “strong” relationship between the Vatican and the US, said a State […]
Continue ReadingWarning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers: our coverage contains references to and images of someone who has died The case of a five-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered in Australia’s Outback has caused outrage across the country. The BBC’s Katy Watson is in Alice Springs and explains the background of the case, the […]
Continue ReadingUnited States President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. The competition starts on 11 June and the US, who are co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will open their campaign in […]
Continue ReadingFinance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president’s “irresponsible war in Iran” for harming the Germany economy.
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