Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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.
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.
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.
Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.


