Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Sonic boom as fighter jets scramble to intercept plane over Washington DC
The unresponsive aircraft later crashed in Virginia, officials say, and it is unclear what happened.
2023-06-05 17:22
UBS expects to seal Credit Suisse takeover as early as June 12
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -UBS expects to complete its takeover of Credit Suisse "as early as June 12", which
2023-06-05 15:25
Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis
Experts say drug abuse is devastating the lives of young people in the conflict-hit region.
2023-06-05 07:16
Ukraine war: Anti-Putin fighters say two Russian soldiers 'captured'
The head of Russia's Belgorod border region agrees to meet the captors if the soldiers are still alive.
2023-06-05 01:50
Why are people leaving Russia, who are they, and where are they going?
A trickle of Russians leaving became a stream after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine of 2022.
2023-06-04 07:21
Son and 8-year old grandson of former Red Sox star George 'Boomer' Scott found dead in apparent murder-suicide
The son and 8-year-old grandson of a former Boston Red Sox player were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their Massachusetts home Friday as the investigation axfor the boy's mother -- who has been missing , according to local officials.
2023-06-04 05:59
Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school
Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry.
2023-06-03 09:21
Sidhu Moose Wala: Indian rap trailblazer celebrated
People have been holding events in memory of a murdered rapper this week - but what made him special?
2023-06-03 08:48
National Donut Day: The surprising history behind the US tradition
Rather than being invented by Big Donut, the 2 June celebration traces its roots to World War One.
2023-06-02 23:20
Eating disorder group pulls chatbot sharing diet advice
The US National Eating Disorder Association is investigating reports the chatbot shared harmful advice.
2023-06-02 05:54