
Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil".
2023-09-08 22:21

Hail ... Santa? 10 Songs That That May (Or May Not) Include Hidden Messages
The Beatles helped bring backmasking to the mainstream, but here are a few classic tracks that may (or may not) feature hidden messages, too.
2023-09-08 20:24

Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
2023-09-08 19:58

Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
2023-09-08 18:20

White House completes $50 million revamp of high-security Situation Room
The White House Situation Room, the high-security complex beneath the West Wing where presidents watch history unfold and receive top-secret intelligence, has undergone a much-needed makeover for the first time in 15 years.
2023-09-08 17:59

UK Fails to Clear Any Offshore Wind in Renewable Energy Auction
Offshore wind, the UK’s star renewable energy technology, failed to win any contracts in this year’s auction, creating
2023-09-08 14:54

Hong Kong and southern China battles widespread flooding from record rains
Locals are advised to stay home as record rainfall turns city streets into raging rivers.
2023-09-08 14:25

Singapore Asks Banks to Probe Ties With Laundering Suspects
Singapore’s central bank has directed financial institutions to review any relationships with individuals tied to a money laundering
2023-09-08 14:23

Philippines, Australia Boost Defense Ties in Rare State Trip
The Philippines and Australia boosted defense and diplomatic ties as both countries called for respect of international law
2023-09-08 14:17

Yellen Confident on Ukraine-Aid Support, Upbeat on World Growth
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pledged more US financial assistance for Ukraine, saying she’s confident the effort will win
2023-09-08 13:59

Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
2023-09-08 12:21

Ongoing neglect in New Jersey's state-run veteran nursing homes allowed Covid-19 to spread 'virtually unchecked,' DOJ investigation finds
Veterans' constitutional rights continue to be violated in two of New Jersey's state-run veterans nursing homes after a lack of basic hygiene and infection control in the facilities allowed Covid-19 to spread "virtually unchecked" in the pandemic's early days, according to a Justice Department report released Thursday.
2023-09-08 11:53