

Suspected murder-suicide of woman and sons linked to another death
A 27-year-old man found dead in an apartment in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward on Monday is believed to have been in a relationship with a woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide three days earlier, according to investigative sources. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death of Shintaro Nakakubo, a company employee, who was living in the apartment leased under the name of Yuka Nomura, 36. Nomura and her three sons — who were ages 9, 11 and 16 — were found uncon


China sets world record in maglev tech with 0-700 km/h in 2 seconds
China has set a world record in maglev technology by accelerating a ton-level test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour (km/h) in just two seconds, China Media Group reported. A research team from the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) achieved the record speed on a 400-meter magnetic levitation test track. The superconducting electric maglev test vehicle also completed a safe stop. The test marks the fastest speed ever recorded on a platform of its kind worldwide


Three people killed in Moscow car explosion, Russian authorities say
Three people killed in Moscow car explosion, Russian authorities say Two police officers have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said on Wednesday. Their deaths come just two days after a car bomb killed a top general in the same area of the Russia capital. A third person also died in Wednesday’s explosion. A spokesperson for Russia’s Investigative Committee said the two traffic police officers were approaching a “suspicious individual” when the exp


Turkey's president condoles with Libya after death of army chief in plane crash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday offered his condolences after a jet crashed in the country, killing Libya’s military chief and other senior officers. "An investigation has been launched into this tragic incident that has deeply saddened us, and our ministries will provide information about its progress,” Erdogan said. Search teams on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the jet, while efforts to retrieve the victims' remains


Last group of kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren reunited with their families
After weeks of uncertainty a moment of joy as the last group of Nigerian schoolchildren kidnapped from their school in Niger state were reunited with their parents. Authorities now say 230 students and teachers were abducted in November from a Catholic boarding school in Papiri. One of the largest mass abductions in Nigeria’s history, it’s been an ordeal for parents and children alike. When they were first released on Sunday, some children appeared malnourished or in shock. M


Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
Government data has been stolen in a hack though officials believe the risk to individuals is "low", Trade Minister Chris Bryant has said. That data is understood to have been on systems operated on the Home Office's behalf by the Foreign Office, whose staff detected the incident. It is understood a Chinese affiliated group is suspected of being behind the attack. The UK government has not named who it thinks is responsible, with a spokesperson saying it has been "working to


French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life
French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life A former anaesthetist has been jailed for life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of them fatally. Frédéric Péchier, 53, was convicted Friday at the end of a four-month trial in the eastern city of Besançon. In one of France's biggest ever medical malpractice cases, Péchier was found to have introduced chemicals like potassium chloride or adrenaline into the infusion bags of patients. His youngest victim, a


Man jailed for more than five years for collecting child exploitation material
WARNING: Contains content about sexual offending against children and animals. A Tasman man has been jailed for more than five years for collecting thousands of child exploitation photos and videos, described by a judge as graphic and horrific. Storm Uriah Constable-Carter pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court in August to 50 charges relating to the creation, possession and distribution of child exploitation and bestiality material. Investigators described the material


‘WE RIOT’: Police issue warning over Cronulla ‘bashing day’
NSW Police say they are aware of a possible retribution event after the Bondi shooting, as a post continues to be shared about a “bashing day” in Cronulla. The social media post states: “WE RIOT. WOG/MIDDLE EASTERN BASHING DAY. SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2025. “SPREAD THE WORD AUSTRALIA! STAND THE F**K UP.” It is believed the post is being mostly shared on Snapchat. NSW Police said they are aware of the situation. “Police are aware of the social media posts. We do not have any fu


China's self-developed technology advances its high-speed railways
China's self-developed technology in high-speed railways is marking significant progress in both technological innovation and operational capability. The recent launch of the Shenyang-Baihe high-speed railway in northeastern China highlights these advances, featuring new trains and systems designed for extreme conditions and intelligent operation. The Fuxing CR400BF-GS Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), deployed on this new line, is specifically engineered for extremely cold regio











