Japan prosecutor bows in apology to former death row inmate
A senior Japanese public prosecutor on Wednesday bowed in apology to Iwao Hakamada, the world’s…
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Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in…
Namibia votes with ruling party facing its toughest race yet
Namibia’s vice president was among the first voters in elections Wednesday that could see her…
UK parliament to debate assisted dying law
British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill…
Ireland has a cultural moment, from rock and books to cinema
From Sally Rooney’s bestsellers to actor Paul Mescal, Ireland, which holds a general election this…
South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: weather agency
South Korea’s capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over…
Sinn Fein hope election will propel it to power in Ireland
Promises made by the Sinn Fein pro-Irish unity party to tackle a housing and cost-of-living…
Ceasefire takes hold in Israel-Hezbollah war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold on Wednesday after more than…
Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omens
As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China’s Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng…
Anti-mine treaty signatories slam US decision to send landmines to Ukraine
Washington’s decision to give anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is the biggest blow yet to a…