Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe’s strictest abortion laws
Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases. Read More
Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong
Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities. Read More
Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family
Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt ‘”deeply sorry” towards Abe’s widow Akie. Read More
Admiral testified Hegseth did not give ‘kill them all’ order, US lawmakers say
The admiral who gave the order for a second strike on an alleged drug boat briefed lawmakers about the incident, as the military confirmed another attack. Read More
Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man
The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy. Read More
Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza
His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas. Read More
‘All Israeli people are with us’, say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza. Read More
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel’s exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations. Read More
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet. Read More
Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region. Read More