Japan marks 80 years since the Hiroshima atomic bombing
Hiroshima marked 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city, holding a ceremony reminding the world of the horrors unleashed.The Japanese city of Hiroshima held a silent prayer at 8:15 a.m. (2315 GMT) on...
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef sees record coral loss
The reef still retains more coral cover than many reef systems globally and researchers say it is 'still worth fighting for.'The Great Barrier Reef suffered its largest annual decline in live coral over the past year, according to a...
Poland: Trump-backed Nawrocki sworn in as new president
Conservative Karol Nawrocki called for changing the constitution in his first speech as president. He's set for a confrontation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki took the oath of office as Poland's new president on Wednesday.Nawrocki,...
Germany: AfD-linked China espionage trial opens in Dresden
A former aide to far-right AfD politician Maximilian Krah has gone on trial accused of spying for China since 2002. Prosecutors say the case reveals espionage targeting German political, economic, and military affairs.A court in the eastern city of...
Brazil’s top court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup.Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest of Jair Bolsonaro.The former president is standing trial for allegedly leading...
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
Japan has beat a German company to win a contract for 11 frigates in what will be its biggest-ever postwar foreign defense contract.Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 frigates from Japan, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on...
