A proposed ordinance in Otsu, western Japan, that would effectively lower salaries for public kindergarten teachers by aligning them with the lower pay scale of nursery staff has drawn strong backlash, with a citizens’ group submitting more than 8,000 signatures to the Otsu City Council chair on February 26th calling for a review of the plan. (News On Japan)

Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.

Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.

The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Violence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator was meeting US peace envoys in Geneva.

The top Democrat on the congressional panel investigating Epstein has called on the attorney general to publish the material.

The top Democrat on the congressional panel investigating Epstein has called on the attorney general to publish the material.

Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

Hungary's prime minister accuses Ukraine of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed following Russian strikes.

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".