
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
1970-01-01 08:00

Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims
The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer.
1970-01-01 08:00

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes
Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.
1970-01-01 08:00

Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.
1970-01-01 08:00

Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
The Norwegian beat the bookies' favourite, South African amputee dancer Musa Motha, on the TV show.
1970-01-01 08:00

China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
1970-01-01 08:00

Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
1970-01-01 08:00

Welsh billionaire Michael Moritz criticised over anti-drug posters
Welsh tech billionaire Michael Moritz is criticised over an anti-drug campaign in San Francisco.
1970-01-01 08:00

No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case
The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.
1970-01-01 08:00

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
1970-01-01 08:00

Oath Keeper who was part of 'battering ram' that breached US Capitol on January 6 sentenced to 3 years in prison
An Oath Keeper that was part of the infamous stack formation that breached the US Capitol on January 6 was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for joining a sprawling plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the 2020 presidential election.
1970-01-01 08:00

Brazil country profile
Provides an overview of Brazil, including key dates and facts the largest country in South America.
1970-01-01 08:00