Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $910 million after no grand prize winners Tuesday
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to a whopping $910 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Tuesday night's drawing, according to a news release on the Mega Millions website.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.
1970-01-01 08:00
North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits
North Korea has maintained a strict border closure for years in a bid to keep out the pandemic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore corruption scandals a 'setback' says deputy PM
Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea
The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Predicting NBA’s Christmas Day Schedule: Lakers, Warriors highlight slate of postseason rematches
Every year, the NBA Christmas Day schedulefeatures a full slate of basketball. Last season, five games took place from noon to 10:30 ET. What can we expect in 2023?Five Christmas Day games last season meant that a third of the league was on national TV while families around the country celebrate...
1970-01-01 08:00
Rhodes fires: Evacuated tourists arrive in Birmingham
Holidaymakers evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes arrive in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
12 Novel Facts About John Steinbeck
The author of ‘East of Eden’ and ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ was also a three-time Academy Award nominee and found an enemy in J. Edgar Hoover.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rhodes fires: Family into military dinghies during beach rescue
Paul Watson, from Cockermouth, was just days into a holiday in Rhodes when his hotel was evacuated.
1970-01-01 08:00
2023 Women's World Cup: Australian football suffers despite Matildas
The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.
1970-01-01 08:00