Major earthquake strikes Japan’s north-east coast
The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents.
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump’s power to fire federal agency official
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil
The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.
Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters and their hostages
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.
Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its “deceptive” blue tick badges.
One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil
The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.
