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Magnitude-6.1 earthquake and raging wildfires strike Japan's north
A preliminary magnitude-6.1 earthquake has struck northern Japan early Monday, local time, the US Geological Survey has reported, but there are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage. Source link
Live: Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia for meeting with Vladimir Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow later today, the country’s ISNA news agency reports. Follow live. Source link
Trump says shooter's 'manifesto' shows he is a 'sick guy'
Several US media outlets are reporting on the existence of the manifesto, which reportedly states the shooter wanted to target administration officials and was sent to the suspect’s family members just before the attack. Source link
China's 'quirky' fix for property crisis rewards marathon runners
Local governments in China are offering marathon runners, AI experts and tennis players subsidies to purchase unwanted properties amid a lingering real estate downturn. Source link
US allies turning to Japan for defence supplies as Iran war drags on
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Source link
Sixteen dead in strikes as Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl
Marking the anniversary, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is using “nuclear terrorism” as a weapon of war. Source link
Israel demands residents evacuate villages in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have demanded residents in seven villages north of Lebanon’s Litani River to evacuate. Source link
Netanyahu delayed revealing prostate cancer diagnosis due to Iran war
Benjamin Netanyahu said a malignant tumour was discovered during a routine check-up and he has since undergone “targeted treatment”. Source link
Leaked Pentagon email shows US wants to punish NATO allies over Iran war
The email suggests the US may review the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands and Spain’s NATO membership as punishment over their stance on the Iran war. Source link
The consequences of India's push to get more women in parliament
India’s government proposed a plan to get more women into parliament but it came with one major condition. Source link