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Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered 9 people in his apartment

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the Twitter killer, was sentenced to death in 2020 for the killings in 2017 of the nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media

Louisiana becomes latest US state to redefine natural gas as green energy

Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry, a major booster of the state's petrochemical industry, says the new law 'sets the tone for the future' and will help the state 'pursue energy independence and dominance'

Trump admin expands military's role at border to the southern tip of Texas

US Air Force announced annexation of 250-mile Texas border stretch amid military buildup under Trump's national emergency declaration

NYC Mayor Adams launches reelection, slams Mamdani as having 'silver spoon'

Two days ago, progressive upstart Mamdani declared a stunning Democratic primary victory over former Gov Andrew Cuomo, the presumed favourite despite a sexual harassment scandal

US signs agreements with Guatemala, Honduras to take asylum seekers

The agreements expand the Trump administration's efforts to provide the US government flexibility in returning migrants not only to their own countries, but also to third countries

Israeli strike kills 18 in Gaza as turmoil mounts over food distribution

The strike was the latest violence surrounding the distribution of food to Gaza's population, which has been thrown into turmoil over the past month

Govt to deport Abrego Garcia to country that's not El Salvador: Prosecutors

The Maryland construction worker became a flashpoint over President Donald Trump's immigration policies after he was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador in March

Mexico president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administration

The US Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa, alleging they facilitated millions in money transfers for Mexican drug cartels

Double-decker bus carrying students plunges into river in England

A woman who said she heard a screeching sound and saw the crash said the driver told her he couldn't stop

US pulls funding from vaccines group; 'ignored the science', says RFK Jr

A video of Kennedy's speech was shown to participants at a Gavi meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, where the vaccines group was hoping to raise at least $9 billion for the next five years

Graduates face toughest job market in more than decade as hiring slows

Zahid, 25, completed her studies in December, but so far she hasn't found a job in the industry that surrounds her

Khamenei claims 'victory' over Israel in first statement since ceasefire

Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19

US economy contracts 0.5% in Q1, worse than earlier two estimates

Consumer spending also slowed sharply, expanding just 0.5 per cent, down from a robust 4 per cent in fourth-quarter 2024 and sharp downgrade from the Commerce Department's previous estimate

Mbappe files harassment complaint against PSG as investigation continues

Kylian Mbapp has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Thursday.

Zelenskyy backs tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for Ukraine invasion

The special tribunal will be created through an agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe, the continent's top human rights body

FIFA CWC: Borussia Dortmund advances to last 16 with a 1-0 win over Ulsan

Daniel Svensson scored in the 36th minute to lead Borussia Dortmund over Ulsan 1-0 and into the second round of the Club World Cup.

Fluminense advances at Club World Cup after 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns

Fluminense held the Mamelodi Sundowns to a 0-0 draw, denying the South African club the win it needed to advance to the knockout rounds at the Club World Cup.

Inter Milan advances at Club World Cup with easy 2-0 win over River Plate

Just two minutes before the red card, River Plate came close to taking the lead when Manuel Lanzini found Facundo Colidio in the box with a cross, but Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer made the save.

FIFA CWC: Monterrey advances to knockout rounds with 4-0 victory over Urawa

Monterrey scored three goals in a 10-minute span of the first half and went on to defeat the Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 and advance to the knockout rounds in the Club World Cup.

Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare tycoon Truong My Lan

Truong My Lan, sentenced to death for her involvement in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, will be eligible to have her sentence reduced after the reforms