Shinzo Abe: Why a state funeral for Shinzo Abe is controversial
First off, this is not a normal event. In Japan, state funerals are reserved for members of the Imperial Family. Only once, since World War Two, has a politician been given this…
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Japan’s push into ‘deep tech’ innovation
Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.
People smuggler: I get clients to sign a waiver
“We buy a small dinghy. It costs about $10,000-$20,000,” the people smuggler says. “One of the passengers gets a free trip in return for navigating the boat.…
Artist films Covid tests inside his mouth
An artist living in eastern China filmed himself undergoing Covid tests with a camera in his mouth. His latest project, which is compiled of footage of dozens of tests, explores…
Family travel world before children go blind
When three of Edith and Sébastian’s four children were diagnosed with a genetic disease that will eventually leave them blind, they decided to give their children as many…
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February’s event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
Italy’s far right set to win election – exit poll
Far-right Giorgia Meloni set to win Italy’s elections and is on course to become first female PM – exit polls
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal
Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken “seriously” as he vows to issue a statement within days.
Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister ‘kidnap plot’
The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a “serious threat”, federal prosecutors say.
Ukraine war: Protests in Russian Dagestan region against new draft
Demonstrators clashed with security officials, in rare violent backlashes against police.
Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya
Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.
Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike
A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.
Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash
The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.
Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears
Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.
Kipchoge breaks own marathon world record in Berlin
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has broken his own men’s marathon world record at Sunday’s race in Berlin. The 37-year-old Kenyan crossed the line in a time of…
Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters civilly, Zelensky vows
Ukraine says it will not force deserters to return to Russia where they would face prison.
Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada
One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.
Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates ‘beautiful year’ for genre
Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.
Ukraine war: Could Russia use tactical nuclear weapons?
James Acton, a nuclear expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Pace in Washington DC, says: “I am legitimately worried that in that circumstance, Putin might use…
CIA museum: Inside the world’s most top secret museum
“This museum is not just a Museum for history’s sake. This is an operational museum. We are taking CIA officers [through it], exploring our history, both good and…
Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans
Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.
Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory
Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two.
Your pictures on the theme of ‘the visitor’
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan docked in the southern port city of Busan on Friday, to take part in joint drills off South Korea’s east coast. The exercises are for…
‘We demand wages for housework’
In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women. Founded in Italy by Mariarosa Dalla…
Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa’s Artemis I Moon rocket
The launch of the American space agency’s big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue
Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.
Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81
Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.
Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures
Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has faltered.
Iran protests: Raisi to ‘deal decisively’ with widespread unrest
Ebrahim Raisi pledges to “deal decisively” after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran.