Japan Executes Man Who Killed Five in Pachinko Fire
Japan has executed a man who killed five people in a 2009 Pachinko parlour fire, marking the first time in over a year that the country has carried out a death sentence, according to the BBC.
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Hong Kong Tiananmen Activists Guilty in National Security Trial
Two Hong Kong activists found guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law, according to a court verdict.
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The body of 18-year-old Lily Hooper was found in the Australian bush after an eight-day search, according to police.
Mushroom Killer Must Stay in Jail Forever, Appeal Court Hears
An Australian court has been told that the crimes of mushroom murderer Erin Patterson were 'truly dreadful' and that she should never be allowed to leave prison. Crown prosecutors are appealing against a sentence they call 'manifestly inadequate' as it allows for the possibility of parole.
Mushroom Murderer Trial Undermined by Hotel Mix-Up, Appeal Hears
An Australian murder trial was undermined by a 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up that allowed jurors to stay in the same location as prosecutors and a key witness, according to court documents.
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after cocaine test
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride’s death
An Indian bride's husband and mother-in-law have been charged in connection with her death. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a 600-page chargesheet that the victim was subjected to continuous mental cruelty, leading her to allegedly take her own life.
Fever WNBA: 23-12 record, Caitlin 1, and trans controversy
The Indiana Fever, with a 23-12 record, are surging in the WNBA, led by MVP candidates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. A controversial incident over fan T-shirts at a recent game added to the league's cultural debate.
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man’s bladder and claim record
Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg bladder stone from a man, which they claim is the largest of its kind ever recorded. The procedure took place at a hospital in Trincomalee.
China Censors Public Mourning for Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji
China has censored public mourning for former Premier Zhu Rongji as it holds a low-key funeral for the late reformer, according to BBC.
Trump Shifts on Korea: BBC Analyzes New Approach
As the second Trump administration turns its attention to South Korea's trade and security issues, the politically polarized nation faces a critical juncture, according to a BBC analysis.
Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson Appeals Life Sentence
Australia's notorious mushroom murderer, Erin Patterson, is appealing her conviction and life sentence for poisoning three relatives, according to BBC.
Indian temple stampede kills seven people and injures dozens
A stampede at a Hindu temple in India’s eastern state of Bihar killed seven people and injured nineteen more as crowds gathered during the holy month of Shravan, according to Al Jazeera.
China Encroaching Upon Indian Territory in Arunachal Pradesh? New Claims Emerge
China has denied the Indian army access to key patrolling points and encroached on land in the Indian border state of Arunachal Pradesh, according to a fact-finding team of regional politicians allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
Aid shortages and fears of starvation are growing in Indonesia as the country grapples with the aftermath of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the island of Flores, killing at least 68 people and displacing 5,000 others.