Japan's population fell by 800,000 last year as demographic crisis accelerates
Japan's population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year -- echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries.
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Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian host family in Somerset forge 'life-long friendship'
A couple share their hosting experience as part of an appeal for new host families to come forward.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Korean POWs abandoned for decades in North Korea
Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.
1970-01-01 08:00
Michael K Williams: Drug dealer in Wire actor overdose case jailed
The man is one of four charged with selling Michael K Williams heroin laced with fentanyl.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial
Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian troops learn bomb disposal skills in Scottish Highlands
Royal Navy experts have taught Ukrainian troops skills such as finding and neutralising explosives.
1970-01-01 08:00
Berlin 'lion': Wild animal probably a boar, authorities say
Authorities call off a search for a suspected big cat spotted near the German capital.
1970-01-01 08:00
German crime family member issues plea for missing lion
The search is intensifying for a suspected wild animal in the southern outskirts of Berlin.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil's Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026.
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