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
EU approves its first vaccine for common respiratory virus RSV
By Natalie Grover and Eva Mathews (Reuters) -European regulators have approved the region's first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),
2023-06-07 16:17
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect unfit to stand trial, UN court rules
Félicien Kabuga, alleged to have financed Hutu militias, was arrested in France after 26 years on the run.
2023-06-07 15:58
Air India to send plane to Russia to rescue US-bound passengers
A Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight was diverted to Russia after its engine developed a snag.
2023-06-07 13:58
Micheál Martin to meet Stormont parties in Belfast
The Irish deputy prime minister is visiting for the first time since the council elections.
2023-06-07 13:56
Ukraine dam: UN warns of 'grave consequences' as thousands flee homes
The UN's aid chief warns of "grave consequences" as floodwater levels may continue to rise.
2023-06-07 12:51
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Pinduoduo Draws Short Sellers in China’s E-Commerce Price War
One of China’s most popular stock bets of the past year is unraveling fast, weighed by an intensifying
2023-06-07 10:18
'Everything is drowning.' Nova Kakhovka dam collapse brings added danger to frontline city of Kherson
Nadejda Chernishova breathes a sigh of relief as she steps off a rubber dinghy, moments after being rescued from her flooded home in Kherson.
2023-06-07 06:23
Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims
The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer.
2023-06-07 05:25
US court hears Heritage Foundation challenge over Prince Harry's visa info
A federal judge has given the Department of Homeland Security until next Tuesday to decide how it will handle a conservative think tank's request for Prince Harry's US immigration records.
2023-06-07 04:50
Merck Sues US, Calling Move to Cut Drug Prices ‘Extortion’
Merck & Co. is suing the US over a law that will allow the government to negotiate prescription-drug
2023-06-07 01:46