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(Adnkronos) – Hamburg police are planning strengthened security measures for the Pride events taking place this weekend in the northern German city, following the attack that caused one death and 29 injuries in Berlin. A police spokesperson announced that law enforcement is

(Adnkronos) – The 31-year-old man who was arrested and attacked, armed with two knives, three women in Paris, Porte de Clichy, “made incoherent statements”. This was stated by the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, updating on the attack that occurred at

(Adnkronos) – Chad has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the Court’s effectiveness is “limited” and uneven. “This decision is the result of an in-depth analysis of the functioning of the International Criminal Court since

(The fourth paragraph should have read, “…a work in his Detective Galileo series…”, instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Popular Japanese Novelist Keigo Higashino Dies at 68 Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Popular Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for his mystery

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese labor ministry panel failed to reach a conclusion Monday on a hike in the country’s minimum wages for fiscal 2026. The Central Minimum Wages Council, which advises the labor minister, will hold another round of meetings

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that her administration will shortly submit to parliament a bill proposing a consumption tax cut on food products. At a press conference after an extended session of the Diet, the country’s

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–An expert committee of Japan’s Justice Ministry broadly approved a draft report Monday on civil liability for the unauthorized use of the voices of famous individuals through generative artificial intelligence. The report said that voices would be subject

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Fukuoka High Court on Monday ordered the prefectural government of Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, to pay damages jointly with the Japanese government over the wrongful conviction in a 1985 murder case in Kumamoto. Presiding Judge Takeshi Okada overturned a

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Popular Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for his mystery novels, died of colorectal cancer in the early hours of Thursday. He was 68. Higashino, a native of the western prefecture of Osaka, published his first novel, “Hokago” (After-School

(Adnkronos) – The Sudanese army has regained control of an important highway connecting the capital Khartoum with the strategic city of El-Obeid, which is a logistical hub of great importance in Central Sudan, two military sources told AFP today.  The advance pushed