Japan's Supreme Court recognizes transgender woman as parent
It was the first decision by the top court on whether to recognize a parent-child relationship in a case in which a biological father had a child after transitioning.
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Canada preparing to evacuate 45,000 Canadians from Lebanon.
US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts organizers’ plans to cut carbon emissions.
UN chief warns of catastrophe ‘beyond imagination’ if Lebanon ‘becomes another Gaza’
‘Save the Children Convoy’ Finally Ends, Leaving Farmer With Piles of Garbage, Rancid Food and Unpaid Bills
Leaders of conspiratorial ‘Save the Children Convoy’ end year-long protest by accusing one another of ‘smear campaigns’ and ‘disgraceful’ behaviour
Netherlands teams up with another country to supply Ukraine with Patriot missile system
The Netherlands and another country are going to supply Ukraine with a Patriot system. Outgoing Defense minister Kajsa Ollongren announced on Friday that they succeeded in collecting parts that can then form a complete system.She would not reveal the other country helping supply the system. She thinks the country involved should announce that. She had been working on accomplishing this for some time.
Second Canadian scientist alleges brain illness investigation was shut down
Exclusive: Prof Samuel Weiss said in leaked email that government halted efforts to tackle mystery illness
Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda
Putin Threatens to Revise Nuclear Doctrine and Vows to ‘Go to the End’ in Ukraine
Speaking just days after securing a strategic partnership with Pyongyang, Putin warned that he would respond to Western countries “lowering the threshold” for the use of nuclear weapons against Russia.
U.S. 'incredibly' concerned that Putin may arm North Korea amid a third border incursion
The Russian president said Friday that his country will continue to develop its nuclear arsenal, days after signing a new mutual defense pact with Kim Jong Un.
Russia May Be Behind Attack on Diehl Arms Plant in Berlin Last Month – Bild
“Concrete evidence” of Russia's involvement in the fire at the plant was passed on to Berlin by a foreign intelligence service.
Barcelona will eliminate all tourist apartments in 2028 following local backlash: 10,000-plus licences will expire in huge blow for platforms like Airbnb
North Korean soldiers cross border for third time in 12 days
Several North Korean soldiers working in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) on Thursday and retreated after warning shots from South Korean military forces, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Friday.
South Korea is considering arms deliveries to Ukraine
South Korea has announced that it will examine possible arms deliveries to Ukraine. Like the USA, the country condemns the new treaty between Russia and North Korea as a serious threat to peace.
Putin Threatens to Arm North Korea, Escalating Tension With West Over Ukraine
Pakistan: Mob Burns Tourist Alive In Front Of Police Station For Desecration Of Quran
In Swat, Pakistan, a tourist accused of Quran desecration was lynched by an enraged mob, sparking widespread condemnation.
Rishi Sunak floats sanctions on young people for refusing national service
PM suggests curbs on finance or driving licences for 18-year-olds who refuse service during challenging Question Time leaders’ special
Tajikistan government passes bill banning hijab, other ‘alien garments’
Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned' in Hajj heat
With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.
Strategic battlefield defeat would be end of Russia's statehood, Putin claims
"Then the question arises: why should we be afraid? Isn’t it better to go to the end?" Vladimir Putin said at a press conference at the end of his state visit to Vietnam.