Japan’s real GDP for the July–September quarter was revised downward to a 0.6% decline from the previous three months, equivalent to an annualized drop of 2.3%, according to updated Cabinet Office data released on December 8. (News On Japan)

Long-term interest rates continued their rapid ascent on December 8th, reaching their highest level in 18 years and six months in the latest sign of tightening financial conditions. (News On Japan)

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.

The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.

The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Sir Keir Starmer will also welcome the leaders of France and Germany as Europe looks to respond to a US-led push for a peace deal.

The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

In 2024, the global lifting equipment rental market experienced significant growth, driven by rising construction activities, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion across Europe, Asia, and the United States. (News On Japan)

Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.

Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.

Patrice Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.