Activist investor Nelson Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s board, and a proxy fight may be simmering.
Brazil’s Supreme Court agrees to investigate Bolsonaro over riot
Brazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to investigate whether former president Jair Bolsonaro incited the far-right mob that ransacked the country’s Congress, top court and presidential offices, a swift escalation in the probe that shows the ex-leader coul…
‘World’s most durable DJ’ dies aged 98 in Hong Kong
A beloved Hong Kong radio host dubbed the “world’s most durable DJ” by Guinness World Records has died aged 98 after more than seven decades on the air.Reinaldo Maria Cordeiro, known to fans as “Uncle Ray”, was hailed as an industry powerhouse who ju…
London condemns Tehran’s execution of British-Iranian national convicted of spying
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says that Iran’s execution of a British-Iranian national would not go unchallenged, while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called the hanging of the spy a “cowardly act.” Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian official, …
UK sanctions Iran’s prosecutor general over execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari
Iran has also summoned the British ambassador to address UK “meddling” amid backlash over Mr Akbari’s death
Czechs selecting new president to succeed Milos Zeman
The Czechs are voting in a two-day election for a new president to succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post.
Brazil riots: Brasília’s ex-security chief arrested on return to city
Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil’s congress on 8 January.
Vatican holds funeral for cardinal who decried Francis’ rule
The Australian cardinal who decried the papacy of Pope Francis as a “catastrophe” is receiving tributes, including from the pontiff himself, at his funeral in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Thousands protest against Tunisian president’s seizure of near total power
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Leopard found at Dallas Zoo after being missing for hours
‘She was located very near the original habitat, and teams were able to safely secure her just before 5.15pm’