Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not conquer it”, with the war now in its fifth year.
BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other’s shipping facilities and ports.
Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI
The streaming platform’s users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
‘If you’re not conservative, don’t come here’: The town making missiles for Trump
The president’s approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature’s cycle.
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift – ‘Best night of my life’
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his “wife” for first time and said it was a “childhood dream” to wed at Madison Square Garden.
