TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party looks set to strengthen its hold on parliament in Sunday’s election, which, if so, will free her to pump new waves of stimulus into Japan’s underperforming economy. Voters appear jazzed by the prospect of reopening those fiscal
The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.
HONG KONG, Feb 6 - A fire engulfing eight vehicles outside a Hong Kong wholesale food market was put out on Friday, according to the fire services department, after plumes of black smoke could be seen rising above the western part of the city's Kowloon peninsula.
“The three volumes of Green’s Dictionary of Slang demonstrate the sheer scope of a lifetime of research by Jonathon Green, the leading slang lexicographer of our time. A remarkable collection of this often reviled but endlessly fascinating area of the English language, it
Iran and the United States began talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington refusing to rule out military action against the Islamic republic over its deadly crackdown on mass protests. Iran has insisted the Oman-mediated talks will be centred solely on its nuclear programme,
The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA), in partnership with the scientific publisher Pensoft Publishers and science YouTuber Ze Frank, have let the internet name a newly discovered deep‑sea chiton (a type of marine mollusk). The formal description of the species is
Chinese creative Viv Li's doc, premiering in the Berlinale's Panorama Dokumente section, shows her in search of answers to the question of how to deal with your own culture after you have learnt another.
As agentic AI automates the man-day billing model, the $300 billion outsourcing industry faces a brutal pivot.
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars.
The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel's conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites.
BEIJING, Feb 6 - China said on Friday it was open to dialogue with Lithuania after the Baltic nation's prime minister described as a \"mistake\" its 2021 decision to let Taiwan set up a de facto embassy in the capital of Vilnius.
As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan’s Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations.
The New York group released their 10th album, Cabin in the Sky , in November
On Friday, the Winter Olympics return to Europe. To keep the mountains white in a warming climate, most of the Italian slopes now rely on artificial snow. But the International Olympic Committee promises the emotions will be real. So who will be the winner?
Tehran's leadership remains deeply concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump may still carry out his threats to strike Iran amid a buildup by the U.S. Before talks began, a Middle Eastern official familiar with the details told Haaretz that the sides would limit discussions to
Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks.
The musician and songwriter recently won a Grammy for her work on hit single "Golden"
Wetlands are essential allies in climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and even fighting pollution. The ambitious LIFE HumedalES is one of the many EU initiatives aimed at protecting and restoring these valuable resources. Wetlands are precious ecosystems, vibrant
BEIJING, Feb 6 - China said on Friday that it was open to dialogue with Lithuania - remarks that come after Lithuania's prime minister described a 2021 decision to let Taiwan set up a de facto embassy in its capital Vilnius as a \"mistake\".
MOSCOW, Feb 6 - A senior Russian officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, officials said.
[UN News] Olivia Albert, 19, was subjected to female genital (FGM) mutilation when she was 14. She told the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) that she hid her pain because everyone around her said it was normal.
[UN News] Amid the ongoing war in Sudan, Chad, the country receiving the most refugees in Central Africa, saw slight improvements in its humanitarian situation last year, but as one of the most vulnerable nations on the African continent, it is still struggling to support four
A new study reveals that chemicals used to replace ozone-damaging CFCs are now driving a surge in a persistent “forever chemical” worldwide. The pollutant, called trifluoroacetic acid, is falling out of the atmosphere into water, land, and ice, including in remote regions like
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.
The Asian Film Awards Academy has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 19th edition, announcing three major masterclass events featuring Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of Netflix’s global phenomenon “Squid Game,” acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke, and top actor Zhang Ziyi.
Here's 11 Nioh 3 beginner's tips, from defeating bosses to world exploration, skill points, and more, to help you beat the game.
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A guide on how to change your appearance in Nioh 3, along with how to transmog and transform into other characters.
The song will appear on the former One Direction singer's new album Konnakol
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It makes for a good pub quiz question: name the English city that most resembles Venice. The answer is probably Cambridge, in the east of England which, while attracting not quite the same number of visitors as its Italian counterpart, is still a major player on the UK tourism
LONDON/WASHINGTON, Feb 6 - The Trump administration's plan to unleash a wave of small futuristic nuclear reactors to power the AI era is falling back on an age-old strategy to dispose of the highly toxic waste: bury it at the bottom of a very deep hole.
It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.
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Indonesia Foreign Minister Sugiono made the remarks after accompanying President Prabowo Subianto to a meeting with more than 40 Islamic leaders and representatives from Islamic organisations.
Flights were suspended at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.
Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for the Israel–Hamas ceasefire plan?
Countries are meeting in Geneva from 2–6 February for the first plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP), marking a key step in operationalising a new independent scientific body. The EU has played an active role in
Trump has a history of supporting like-minded right-wing candidates on the campaign trail. Orbán is facing his most difficult election as the opposition Tisza Party led by young conservative Peter Magyar leads in opinion polls.
MEP François Kalfon says that transport infrastructure would also benefit from a European preference, and that the bloc should jointly procure certain assets to facilitate the fast movement of troops and equipment.