The people of 5 November

Japanese-born Tomio Okamura of the Freedom and Direct Democracy party is elected president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, marking the first major appointment under prime minister-designate Andrej Babiš's new coalition government.

Politics · 5 Nov · with Andrej Babiš

A Malaysian high court rules that police and the government are responsible for the enforced disappearances of activist Amri Che Mat and pastor Raymond Koh in 2016 and 2017, respectively, ordering investigations to be reopened and awarding damages exceeding RM 33 million (US$8 million) to their families. The decision marks the first judicial finding of state involvement in enforced disappearances in Malaysia.

Crime & Justice · 5 Nov · with Raymond Koh

Japanese defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi says that troops were sent to Akita Prefecture after a series of more than 50 bear attacks since April, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 100 injuries. Governor Kenta Suzuki requested aid, saying that local authorities lack manpower to handle the situation.

Crime & Justice · 5 Nov · with Kenta Suzuki

Bolivia's Supreme Court overturns the 10-year prison sentence of former president Jeanine Áñez, ruling that she should have been tried by a special judicial body responsible for cases involving officials and ordering her release.

Crime & Justice · 5 Nov

In ice hockey, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin becomes the first player in National Hockey League history to score 900 goals.

Sport · 5 Nov