Monday, Jan 27

Fuji TV executives resign over a sex scandal linked to celebrity Masahiro Nakai, prompting advertiser backlash and raising concerns about corporate governance.

Monday, Jan 27

The Vatican confirms continued sanctions against Cardinal Cipriani following allegations of sexual abuse, amid broader upheavals in the Peruvian church.

Monday, Jan 27

Congo severs ties with Rwanda amid escalating conflict as M23 rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands and causing significant casualties among peacekeeping forces.

Sunday, Jan 26

Intense fighting in eastern Congo escalates as M23 rebels close in on Goma, prompting humanitarian crises and casualties among peacekeepers.

Saturday, Jan 25

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. introduces new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, highlighting ongoing panda diplomacy and wildlife conservation efforts.

Saturday, Jan 25

The Captain Cook statue in Sydney was vandalised ahead of Australia Day, sparking renewed debate over his legacy and its impact on Indigenous Australians.

Saturday, Jan 25

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo, drawing fans and reviving interest in panda diplomacy and wildlife conservation.

Saturday, Jan 25

Italy's highest court has upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction, marking the final chapter in a long legal saga concerning her wrongful accusations related to her roommate's murder.

Saturday, Jan 25

Thousands flocked to Sydney's Botanical Garden to witness Putricia, the rare corpse flower, bloom and emit an unforgettable odor reminiscent of decay.

Friday, Jan 24

In Sydney, the Captain Cook statue has been vandalized ahead of Australia Day for the second consecutive year, sparking a debate over his legacy.