Man named in South Africa’s police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. Read More
Australia’s opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws
The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack. Read More
Savannah Guthrie says ‘we will pay’ for mother’s safe return
“We received your message,” the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted. Read More
Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs
Will Lewis said “difficult decisions” had been made to ensure the newspaper’s future. Read More
ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church. Read More
3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025. Read More
Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi’s personal popularity may boost the ruling party’s showing at the polls. Read More
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the “laundering of tax-fraud proceeds”. Read More
Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan’s interior minister said. Read More
Italy says railways hit by ‘serious sabotage’ as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays. Read More