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Japan's PM said the quiet part out loud and unleashed Beijing's fury
China was already wary about Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a renowned Beijing hawk, before she weighed in on one of its most sensitive issues: Taiwan. Now it’s unleashing economic pain. Source link
Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end war in Ukraine
The White House says senior Trump administration officials have met Ukrainian officials in the past week to discuss the plan. Source link
How a mayor suspected of spying for China ended up in jail
Former mayor Alice Guo has generated headlines for years in the Philippines. Now, her story might have come to an end. Source link
US elite gathers for Dick Cheney's funeral but Trump and Vance not invited
Joe Biden, George Bush and every living former vice-president — Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore and Dan Quayle — were in attendance, along with generals, foreign dignitaries and Supreme Court justices. Source link
Boris Johnson oversaw 'chaotic' UK COVID response that led to more deaths
The inquiry’s chair finds that more than 23,000 deaths could have been avoided had the British government acted sooner. Source link
Climbers rescued off erupting volcano as 1,000 locals evacuated
Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption left more than 170 people on its slopes in danger, while nearby residents fled for safety. Source link
Trump floats death penalty for Democrats urging military to refuse orders
Six Democratic politicians, all of whom are veterans, are urging members of the military not to obey unlawful orders. Source link
Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in 'revenge dress'
The late Princess is displayed wearing a copy of the black gown by designer Christina Stambolian that she wore for a public appearance in 1994 amid a media frenzy about the breakdown of her marriage to Charles. Source link
Ferry operator crashed vessel because he was distracted by his phone
South Korean authorities have detained two crew members after the ferry carrying 267 passengers crashed into an island. Source link
How politicians could combat doubts about Epstein files release
As a 30-day timer begins for the US Department of Justice to release its Epstein files, questions remain around whether this will be the definitive release. Source link