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When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name
Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their nerves on a Friday evening at a venue in Tokyo know they have one thing in common. Spaced out across booths, they will soon be placed in pairs and given 15 minutes to get to know one another. Continue reading...
Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain
Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad One of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is set to be exported to Spain under an agreement with Banco Santander, sparking outrage among Mexico’s cultural community. Nearly 400 cultural professionals have signed an open letter calling on the Mexican government to offer greater clarity on what the deal
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.
Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.
AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.
Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US
Despite hostile rhetoric Trump let a Russian ship break his blockade – could it herald a Venezuela-style outcome? When a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked at Cuba’s Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, unloading 700,000 barrels of crude, it was not immediately clear why the ship had been allowed to pass through Donald Trump’s oil blockade. In January, the US president had proclaimed on social media: “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” yet last week h
One dead and dozens injured at Peru football stadium during pre-match event
Initial reports suggested parts of arena’s wall had collapsed, but Alianza Lima says there were no structural failures One person has been killed and dozens more injured at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, according to the football club Alianza Lima. Hundreds of fans were attending a “flag-waving event” on Friday around the stadium, a day before a derby match between the home team Alianza Lima and local rivals Universitario de Deportes. Continue reading...
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member
A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Cuba begins to free more than 2,000 prisoners as US eases fuel blockade
Havana makes a Holy Week ‘humanitarian’ gesture as Russian tanker is allowed to reach oil-starved island Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Cuban authorities have begun to free prisoners after announcing they would pardon 2,010 inmates, the second release in less than a month as the country faces heightened US pressure. More than 20 inmates emerged from La Lima penitentiary in east Havana on Friday, holding their release papers, crying and hugging rel
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending
The president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit
The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.
Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
Pete Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down
Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.
Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon
The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler
Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’ People in Burkina Faso should forget about democracy as it is “not for us”, the military president, Ibrahim Traoré, told the country’s state broadcaster. Traoré took power in a coup in September 2022, toppling another junta that had taken power just nine months earlier. He has since stifled opposition and in January banned political parties outright. Continue reading...
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
A day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis
From farms in New Zealand to factories in Delhi, the effects of the oil crisis triggered by the Iran war are rippling across Asia Continue reading...
Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE is released after nearly three weeks of detention
Tania Warner is fitted with ankle monitor and released along with seven-year-old daughter Ayla Luca after being deemed not a flight risk A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter, who were held for nearly three weeks in a notorious detention center by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were released on Thursday evening after posting a bond of $9,500. Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla Luca, originally from British Columbia, are both Canadian citizens. Warner moved to the US in
Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits
Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.
Alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec uncovered by Canadian broadcaster
A Radio-Canada reporter noticed his maple syrup tasted odd; testing revealed it was adulterated with cane sugar An investigation by Canada’s national broadcaster has found that a major Quebec producer has been diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar and selling the fraudulent product to grocery chains. In a sting operation that involved false identities and covert recordings, journalists from Radio-Canada’s Enquête programme found that a low-cost syrup sold in major grocery store chains was hea
Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement
Dozen people arrive under new deal but legal challenges expected with scheme criticised as ‘dehumanising process’ A flight carrying people being deported from the US has landed in Uganda, as Donald Trump’s administration pushes on with its strategy of expelling migrants to countries they have no ties to. The deported people would stay in the east African country as “a transition phase for potential onward transmission to other countries”, an unnamed senior Ugandan government official told Reuter
Costa Rica strikes deal to accept third country deportees from US
Central American country to receive up to 25 migrants a week expelled as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The Costa Rican government has agreed to receive up to 25 deported migrants a week from the United States, the latest deal in the Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to deport scores of people to “third countries”. With the new agreement, Costa Rica seeks a closer alliance with Donald Trump’s govern