The prime minister had struggled to inspire confidence as Japan faced economic headwinds.
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.
Seoul concludes US talks to release South Koreans detained in Hyundai raid
US officials say the workers – including more than 300 South Koreans – were working illegally.
Watch: BBC at the scene of Ukrainian government building strike
One of Kyiv’s main government buildings was hit in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia.
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”.
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”.
One of America’s most wanted evaded the FBI for 21 years – only to be found in Wales
The prime suspect for two bombings in California in 2003 was found in a Welsh cottage last year.
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.
India’s iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years
Parsiana – a fortnightly journal that chronicles the Parsi community – was started in 1964 by a Parsi doctor.
Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over the Nile’s waters with its mighty dam
Ethiopia is set to inaugurate a mega dam that has stoked tensions with Egypt.
