Japan volcano: Plumes of smoke as new island emerges after eruption
The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the “crumbly” formation. Read More
Israel sees ‘sign of life’ in Gaza hostage video
Palestinian Islamic Jihad posts videos of two Gaza hostages, but Israel fears “psychological terror”. Read More
Spain’s Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting anger
Pedro Sánchez’s agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny. Read More
John Oliver ruffles feathers in New Zealand’s Bird of the Century election
The US chat show host’s support of the pūteketeke is creating an international PR battle. Read More
Footballer Luis Díaz’s father freed by Colombian guerrillas
The father of the Liverpool footballer was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials. Read More
Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled
The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest. Read More
Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found
Some relatives of the 190 deceased learned they may have been given fake cremated remains. Read More
Suspects held over alleged Hezbollah plot in Brazil
The Israeli spy agency Mossad helped thwart a plot to attack Jews, the Israeli PM’s office said. Read More
A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses
The president warns the country could break apart after the army’s biggest setback since its 2021 coup. Read More