Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office
Sanae Takaichi, who took office office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.
Spain train crash survivors describe ‘absolutely terrifying’ scene
Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.
Factory explosion in China kills four, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
Ecstasy and now a day off – Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.
What we know about Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade
At least 39 people have died in what local officials are calling Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a decade.
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
‘Shameful’ and ‘terrible look’ – the chaos that marred Senegal’s Afcon triumph
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.
Man seriously injured in Sydney’s third shark attack in two days
A 12-year-old was jumping off a rock ledge in the Sydney Harbour when he was mauled by a shark.
China’s population falls for fourth straight year
Despite efforts to encourage young couples to have children, China’s birth rate hit a record low.
