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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia has charged Telegram's founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism over allegations the messenger app has been used for recruitment by Ukrainian secret services.The FSB - Russia's domestic security service - said Telegram had been used "to prepare and...
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FA express concern amid growing anger at Fifa plan
The Football Association says it is "deeply concerned" about Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, with Uefa's 55 members nations set to hold an emergency meeting later this week amid growing anger at the proposals.Football's world...
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Jay Clayton confirmed as Trump’s new director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next US director of national intelligence (DNI), after President Donald Trump's original choice was rejected by lawmakers.On Tuesday, the US Senate voted 51 to 47 to install Clayton, replacing the acting DNI...
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Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after a 6.8 earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday, with some people still missing and thousands displaced from their homes.BBC’s Jake Kwon explains what has happened in the 24 hours...
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Japan earthquake: Survivors describe the shock of the 6.8-magnitude tremor
Business was winding down for the day at Sendan Shokudo, a diner in Japan's southwestern city of Yatsushiro, when the whole building suddenly lurched. Everything on the kitchen shelves cascaded to the floor; bowls and glasses shattered.The restaurant's co-owner,...
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after attacks on American forces
The U.S. and Saudi militaries launched airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, U.S. Central Command said, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces over the last few days.The strikes could pose...
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to the country's national security.The move applies to advanced robots - including humanoid and four-legged machines. Many of them...
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Iran launches ‘attempted surprise attack’ on American forces in Middle East, US military says
Iran has launched "multiple" ballistic missiles in an "attempted surprise attack" on American forces in the Middle East, the US military said, shattering a lull in the fighting.The attack occurred at 17:45 EDT (21:45 GMT) on Tuesday, with all...
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‘A narcissist’: Victim’s family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders
The family of one of the victims of Bryan Kohberger has hit out after it emerged that he was challenging his conviction for four murders of students in the US state of Idaho.Kohberger was sentenced last year to four...
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Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
The deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya's Amboseli National Park have sparked an investigation, wildlife officials said Tuesday.The Kenya Wildlife Service...
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Washington — Senate Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following...