Putin announces presidential re-election bid, fifth term expected to be certain

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he is running for re-election on March 17, which will likely see him secure a fifth term in office. Putin, 71, announced his decision after a Kremlin award ceremony after which war veterans and others reportedly pleaded with him to run. With a firm grip on power already, […]

Nintendo cancels 2024 video game showcase in Japan after receiving persistent threats

Nintendo canceled its upcoming video game showcase and postponed several other events because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players. “We decided we could not amply ensure the safety of our customers,” Kyoto-based Nintendo Co. said in an online statement Thursday. The Japanese manufacturer behind the Super Mario and Pokemon canceled Nintendo […]