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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. Source link
Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Second fatal shooting an ‘inflection point’ says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday’s shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Source link
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of “life threatening conditions” that could affect 180 million people. Source link
Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin. Source link
'This is horrifying' – Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting
Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated. Source link
Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties
The twin cubs’ departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972. Source link
Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential? Source link
Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals
A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics. Source link
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting
The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot. Source link
Analysing the Minneapolis shooting frame by frame
BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened. Source link