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
German metal band Rammstein's lead singer Till Lindemann under investigation on allegations of sexual offenses and distribution of narcotics
Till Lindemann, the lead singer of German industrial metal band Rammstein is under investigation on allegations relating to sexual offenses and the distribution of narcotics on the basis of "several criminal complaints," according to a spokeswoman for the Berlin's Public Prosecutor's office.
2023-06-16 06:23
DHS reassigns top official at Customs and Border Protection following death of 8-year-old
The Department of Homeland Security has removed the chief medical officer at US Customs and Border Protection following the death of an 8-year-old girl held in US custody last month, according to a Homeland Security official.
2023-06-16 03:28
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:59
A Hong Kong protest song has started disappearing from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
A popular song from Hong Kong's democracy movement has begun to disappear from several major music streaming sites -- including in some locations overseas -- days after the Chinese business hub's local government filed an injunction to ban the tune.
2023-06-15 15:26
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
A Chatbot That Won't Take Bribes for Giving Advice Is a Hit in India
ChatGPT quickly found a home in the sophisticated echelons of investment banks and drug design firms. Now, the
2023-06-15 07:26
Profile: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
When Kim Jong-un took power in 2011, propaganda described him as "audacious" - they were not wrong.
2023-06-14 23:47
Microsoft Purchase of Activision Temporarily Blocked by Judge
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in California,
2023-06-14 08:56
JPMorgan reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims
JPMorgan Chase has settled a class action suit from Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse victims.
2023-06-12 20:15
The global nuclear arsenal grew last year, SIPRI says
STOCKHOLM The number of operational nuclear weapons rose slightly in 2022 as countries implemented long-term force modernisation and
2023-06-12 15:57
Microsoft Gaming Chief Doesn’t See a Need for New Xbox Yet
Microsoft Corp.’s video gaming chief Phil Spencer said he doesn’t “feel an imperative” to come out with a
2023-06-12 10:51