Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends
Israel’s military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza. Read More
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts. Read More
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin. Read More
Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least three dead
A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala. Read More
Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. Read More
Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Second fatal shooting an ‘inflection point’ says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday’s shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Read More
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of “life threatening conditions” that could affect 180 million people. Read More
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the “high forties” in Victoria and South Australia. Read More
‘This is horrifying’ – Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting
Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated. Read More
Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties
The twin cubs’ departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972. Read More