Japan's governing party on course for landslide election win

8. Feb. 2026, 16:52

A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, an exit poll suggests.

Russia names three suspects in shooting of general

8. Feb. 2026, 12:28

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

8. Feb. 2026, 11:31

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

8. Feb. 2026, 17:05

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

Thai PM claims election victory as early results show conservatives ahead

8. Feb. 2026, 16:31

Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

8. Feb. 2026, 01:58

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend.

US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

8. Feb. 2026, 16:55

American superstar skier Lindsey Vonn "deserved a better ending" after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

8. Feb. 2026, 13:02

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.