Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
Authorities in Russia have detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after nine newborn babies died in just a few days earlier this month, investigators said on Wednesday.
Japan PM plans snap election, party official says
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap general election, the secretary general of her ruling party said on Wednesday.
At least 31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the Health Ministry said.
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
Greenland PM prefers Denmark ties over US ahead of Vance meeting
Residents in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, have expressed support for remaining part of Denmark and called for a pause in independence discussions ahead of high-level talks in Washington, as US President Donald Trump intensifies his interest in the Arctic island.