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
Russia using Interpol’s wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals
A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics. Read More
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting
The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot. Read More
Kenya’s ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
The interior minister condemned the attack, which police say they are investigating. Read More
People cling to treetops as ‘worst floods in a generation’ sweep Mozambique
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue. Read More