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Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake off Japan's northern coast — as it happened
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off the north-east coast of Japan triggered tsunami warnings and widespread evacuation orders affecting around 170,000 people. Look back on our live coverage. Source link
US capture of Iranian cargo ship is escalation and retaliation, experts say
Donald Trump says the Iranian-flagged ship ignored warnings from the US Navy, but Iran says the action is piracy and breaches the ceasefire terms. Source link
Iran daily briefing: Why JD Vance might have no-one to talk to, plus Israel's new 'yellow line'
Welcome to Monday and a return to the rhetorical threat spiral we’ve been watching for weeks. Here’s what you should know this morning. Source link
US domestic violence shooting leaves eight children dead
The victims, who were shot at two homes in the US state of Louisiana, ranged in age from one to about 14 years old. Source link
Six dead after gunman opens fire and barricades supermarket in Kyiv
At least six people have been killed and 14 are injured after a gunman opened fire in the streets of Kyiv. Source link
Uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire deadline approaches
There is an intense uncertainty and volatility on the vital shipping waterway which is at the centre of a growing energy crisis. Source link
Donald Trump might have annoyed the only ally who can help clear sea mines
The prospect of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted a gap in US naval capabilities and reinforced its need for NATO help. Source link
How Trump turned on the first US-born Pope
US President Donald Trump described Pope Leo XIV’s accession to the papacy as a meaningful moment for America. But now he has said the pontiff is hurting the Catholic Church, and is weak. Here’s how their relationship has developed over the past year. Source link
World's largest democracy votes against increasing women
The largest democracy in the world has rejected a move to increase the number of women in parliament. What could have been a ‘beacon’ for global women’s rights became marred by controversy. Source link
'It's a free-for-all': Fiji 'ground zero' for transnational drug-smuggling trade
Two men have told Foreign Correspondent how they were unwittingly drawn into Fiji’s largest-ever meth importation. Source link