The Japanese city’s mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change.
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Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina
Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity.
Steve Rosenberg: Ukraine’s incursion shows Russia’s war is not going to plan
The attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine.
They went to space for eight days – and could be stuck until 2025
Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.
Behave yourselves, China tells its Olympic fans
Beijing says “aggressive fan culture” affects atheletes’ performance and mars the country’s reputation.
Man found guilty of sending 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock
The rapper was eating with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when the teen demanded his jewellery and opened fire.
Man behind iconic Australian meme dies at 82
Jack Karlson became an internet sensation as the subject of the “Succulent Chinese Meal” viral clip.
British croc expert jailed for sexual abuse of dogs
Adam Britton pleaded to 60 charges, which also included four counts of accessing child abuse material.
Biden ‘not confident’ of peaceful transition if Trump loses
In his first interview since he dropped out of the race, the president says he is concerned about the transfer of power.
The ‘absurd’ real-life sting operation that inspired a movie
A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.