Japan has approved major changes to its imperial succession system, but women are still barred from becoming emperor. The Japanese parliament has passed a bill that updates the country’s royal succession rules. The new law allows female members of the imperial family to keep their royal status after marrying commoners. It also permits the adoption…
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk says he will continue his fast despite growing concerns about his health. Educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike after 20 days of consuming only salt and water. The 59-year-old has reportedly lost more than 9kg while protesting in New Delhi in support of the…
Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has admitted to driving despite a court-imposed ban linked to his late wife’s death. Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty in an Adelaide court to driving while disqualified after police stopped him last month. Officers found Dennis behind the wheel with two children in the vehicle, despite a five-year driving…
President Donald Trump has renewed claims of election fraud and foreign interference just months before the US midterm elections. Trump used a White House address to repeat his election security claims, alleging that China interfered in the 2020 presidential election and that US voting systems remain vulnerable to foreign attacks. He said he had declassified…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified with fresh strikes and new claims of retaliation. The US strikes on Iran continued for a sixth consecutive night, according to US Central Command (Centcom). The military said the operation targeted Iranian military sites to weaken the country’s military capabilities. Centcom also confirmed that US…
A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation for allegedly profiting from bets on President Donald Trump’s speeches. Federal regulators are investigating betting claims involving Gabriel Perez, a longtime White House teleprompter operator. Investigators believe Perez made more than $100,000 by placing bets on the content of Trump’s speeches through prediction market platform Kalshi. According…
A Federal High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, ruled that the Aisha Achimugu assets forfeiture should be transferred to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie delivered the judgment after granting an application filed by…
Thousands of Ukrainians have protested after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protests broke out in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demonstrators carried signs supporting Fedorov and criticised the president’s decision. Many protesters described the move as a setback for Ukraine’s war effort. Fedorov later revealed…
An Italian court has sentenced senior officials over the 2018 Genoa bridge disaster that claimed 43 lives. An Italian court has handed prison sentences to several officials over the Genoa bridge disaster. Former Autostrade per l’Italia chief Giovanni Castellucci received a 12-year jail term. Prosecutors had asked for a longer sentence. Former motorway executive Michele…
The US military will begin routine testosterone deficiency screening for service members aged 30 and above. The US Department of Defense will introduce annual testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve troops aged 30 and older. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the new policy on Wednesday. Troops diagnosed with low testosterone can choose to receive…
