Economic circles in Japan are growing increasingly uneasy after the Chinese government announced a blanket ban on exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could be diverted for military purposes, raising concerns that rare earths could be included in the scope of the restrictions. (News On Japan)

The comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed.

The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.

More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.

More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.

Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.