Japan may be about to make history with its next prime minister
Japan could end up with its first female prime minister or its youngest leader in more than a century after a party leadership election on Saturday.
Japan could end up with its first female prime minister or its youngest leader in more than a century after a party leadership election on Saturday.
Europe’s leaders gathered at summits in Denmark to respond to Vladimir Putin after a wave of drone incursions above airports and sensitive sites.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing Europe of threatening Russia while warning President Trump, as the U.S. reportedly considers sending Tomahawk missiles to NATO to assist Ukraine. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on the rising tensions in Europe.
Police say a suspect rammed a car into people gathered outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester, before getting out and stabbing people. The suspect is a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, according to police. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson officially declared that the attack at a synagogue in Manchester was a “terrorist incident.” The investigation is now being led by counter terrorist police. Two members of Manchester’s Jewish community died in the synagogue attack, with others still recovery from their injuries.
The new $100,000 fee for the H-1B skilled immigrant work visa has young tech talent in India thinking twice about going to the United States.
Israeli forces have intercepted an aid flotilla bound for Gaza that was being closely watched around the world, boarding boats and detaining activists including Greta Thunberg who were seeking to break the blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
Several comedians are facing criticism for headlining the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports on the controversy as performers such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Pete Davidson are set to appear despite concerns about the kingdom’s human rights record.
Police in Germany closed Munich’s Oktoberfest for most of the day following a bomb threat, and a threatening note at the scene of a mysterious home explosion not far from the festival grounds. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the details on the investigation.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship deployed a lifeboat vessel to rescue people stranded on a sinking raft in the Gulf of Mexico.