The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war.

The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

Japan’s Golden Week holiday period got fully underway on April 29, drawing large crowds to major tourist destinations and airports, where long lines formed as overseas travel surged. (News On Japan)

A sharp exchange unfolded at the review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in New York, where China accused Japan of seeking to deploy nuclear weapons belonging to its allies, prompting a firm rebuttal from Tokyo. (News On Japan)

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Sakurai City in Nara Prefecture, home to around 920 ancient burial mounds, has drawn renewed attention to one in particular, the Akasaka Tennozan Kofun, as researchers increasingly suggest it may be the true resting place of Emperor Sushun, who ascended the throne in the late sixth century with the backing of powerful statesman Soga no Umako. (News On Japan)