The first eight members of Japan’s national team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced on Friday, including two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The eight members also include Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels, who will be making his WBC debut, and Yuki Matsui of the San Diego Padres.... Read More

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte died following a short illness at home, his fellow bandmates saidThe Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte died following a short illness at home, his fellow bandmates saidThe Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the band have said. The Crawley-formed post-punk... Read More

Was not ready to say if any deal would be signed during his visit, but Ukraine was open to it. A security guarantee agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. was “almost ready” and the 20-point plan draft was 90% complete, Zelenskyy said. Wary of failed guarantees from allies in the past, Ukraine is seeking robust... Read More

Authorities in central Japan say that 15 people were injured in a stabbing incident at a factory in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. Police have arrested a man for attempted murder. Police and fire department officials say they received an emergency call from Yokohama Rubber’s Mishima Plant at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The... Read More

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday summoned the British Deputy Head of the Mission and lodged a formal protest regarding recent anti-government demonstrations in Bradford. The protests, held near the Pakistani consulate, involved provocative rhetoric and violent threats against Pakistani leadership. According to sources, the political account of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the UK was... Read More

Liverpool manager ‌Arne Slot has hailed the transformation of Hugo Ekitike from backup striker to goal machine as the France international spearheads the club’s climb back up the Premier League table. The reigning champions endured a nightmare slump, losing nine of 12 games across all competitions, but have clawed their way to fifth place with... Read More

Syria’s foreign ministry condemned the attack as a ‘desperate attempt to undermine security and sow chaos’.SANA, citing a security source, said that preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque. Authorities were searching for the perpetrators of the attack. A security cordon was placed around the mosque, Syria’s Interior Ministry said in... Read More

Feted birth of bambina Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights sticky national debate over country’s ‘demographic winter’The parents put up a ribbon in the main square to spread the happy news. Axel has already become a central figure warmly welcomed by everyone with the villagers lining up outside the house to greet the newcomer. The... Read More