US pilot and influencer released from Chilean air base in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 20, had been detained since June after being accused of landing his Cessna illegally in Chilean territory in the Antarctic. Read More
Czech police finally catch up with ‘phantom racing car driver’
A red racing car has been sighted on motorways in the Czech Republic since 2019 but until now has evaded police. Read More
Thousands throng Jerusalem to press Netanyahu to agree deal to free hostages
Saturday’s protests in Israel were some of the largest so far, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says defeating Hamas is the way to secure the hostages’ release. Read More
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns after election defeats
The prime minister had struggled to inspire confidence as Japan faced economic headwinds. Read More
Teen gamer who ‘performed miracles’ becomes first millennial saint
Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles. Read More
South Korea reaches deal to release nationals detained in Hyundai raid in US
US officials say the workers – including more than 300 South Koreans – were working illegally. Read More
Recognition of Palestinian state is ‘disastrous’, US ambassador says
Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel, has said that plans to recognise a Palestinian state have had “disastrous consequences”. Read More
Baby among two killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv, officials say
Several residential buildings are reported partially destroyed and still ablaze in Ukraine’s capital. Read More
Tight vote in Norway to decide whether to stick with Labour or turn right
Norwegians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday, with domestic issues expected to be at the forefront of voters’ minds. Read More
Historic pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics at Vatican
Some 1,400 LGBTQ+ people are taking part for the first time in a pilgrimage to mark the Vatican’s Jubilee Year. Read More