Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Arkansas man who beat officer with flagpole on January 6 sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 44-year-old Arkansas man who beat a police officer with a flagpole during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol was sentenced Monday to four years in prison.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand: Minister quits after drink driving crash
Kiri Allan's resignation, the fourth from the party since March, comes on the heels of a national election.
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
Brazil: Lula tightens gun control amid surge in ownership
The Brazilian president has rolled back looser gun controls brought in by his far-right predecessor.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamshid Sharmahd: Iran could execute my dad at any time, says German woman
An Iranian-German businessman on death row may have made his last phone call, his daughter fears.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump lawyer says there's 'no need' to appear before grand jury in special counsel's 2020 election probe
John Lauro, the recent addition to former President Donald Trump's legal team, told Fox News on Friday there is no reason for the former president to appear before a federal grand jury investigating the 2020 election aftermath, adding that Trump "did absolutely nothing wrong."
1970-01-01 08:00
Famed US hacker Kevin Mitnick dies aged 59
America’s “most wanted” hacker reinvented himself as a cybersecurity consultant after time in prison.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals
The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say.
1970-01-01 08:00