Belarus country profile
Provides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Plan to slice New York pizza oven emissions by 75% causes backlash
The mayor weighed in over pushback on plans to reduce emissions from wood and coal-fired pizza ovens.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches
Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
1970-01-01 08:00
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar
The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, is looking for its next big growth driver.
1970-01-01 08:00
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
1970-01-01 08:00
Terrorism ruling first for Canada 'incel' attack
A judge has found that a deadly attack on a Toronto massage parlour in 2020 was an act of terror.
1970-01-01 08:00
Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch
Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
1970-01-01 08:00
Moldova country profile
Provides an overview of Moldova, including key events and facts about this east European country.
1970-01-01 08:00