Will Sunday’s snap election gamble pay off for Japan’s first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular – but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters’ minds. Read More
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Read More
Norway’s crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was. Read More
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza. Read More
Talks with US set to continue after ‘good beginning’, Iran’s foreign minister says
Abbas Aragchi spoke after hours of talks in Oman ended, which the two countries entered with significantly different positions. Read More
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France’s proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage. Read More
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia’s military general staff. Read More
Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions. Read More
Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants. Read More
Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. Read More