Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Glory to Hong Kong: Protest anthem removed from iTunes, Spotify
It comes as authorities push to ban the unofficial song of the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
2023-06-15 15:56
New Zealand: Economy slips into recession after interest rate hikes
The country's central bank has aggressively raised interest rates since October 2021.
2023-06-15 11:52
US soldier pleads guilty to attempting to help IS
Cole Bridges, 22, shared tactical guidance in an attempt to help IS attack and murder US troops.
2023-06-15 08:46
Is the US trying to kill crypto?
The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.
2023-06-15 07:20
Trump arraignment: Security tight in Miami amid protests
Trump supporters have started to gather outside the Miami courthouse where he will be arraigned later.
2023-06-13 22:55
Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know
The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe.
2023-06-13 07:57
UK immigration: No clear case for routinely accepting Albania asylum claims - MPs
But more needs to be done to support the Albanian victims of people smuggling, a report finds.
2023-06-12 09:23
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group
It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials.
2023-06-11 21:18
Why has Ireland's cross-border railway plan gone off track?
An "ambitious" all-Ireland rail review is understood to be delayed because of the Stormont crisis.
2023-06-11 14:27
Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
2023-06-10 07:55