The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity".
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.
Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.
The Tokyo stock market opened its first trading session of the year with a sharp decline, raising concerns about the state of Japan’s economy in the months ahead. The Nikkei average fell by more than 600 yen at one point compared to the previous year-end, a disappointing start for investors hoping for an optimistic beginning to 2025. (News On Japan)
Foreign tourists have arrived in large numbers, joining the New Year crowds across popular locations in Tokyo. (News On Japan)
Economists predict that Japan's economy will grow more than 1 percent in inflation-adjusted terms in fiscal 2025.
They see wage increases giving a boost to consumer spending. (NHK)
Reports of wild boars in urban areas are on the rise, creating concern among residents. In Fukuoka Prefecture, a wild boar was seen persistently following a white car waiting to turn at an intersection, refusing to leave its side. (News On Japan)
Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki clinched his 11th career PGA Tour victory at the season-opening event on Sunday in the US state of Hawaii. Matsuyama finished with a PGA Tour record total of 35-under par.
(News On Japan)
A prominent university entrance exam prep school in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, Nichi-Gaku, has shut down its classrooms, with its operating company soon expected to file for bankruptcy. (News On Japan)
Nippon Steel and US Steel say they have jointly filed a lawsuit against the United States government over President Joe Biden's decision to block the takeover of the American firm. (News On Japan)
Prime Minister Ishiba has positioned regional revitalization as the "Reiwa-era National Transformation" in his New Year's address, outlining plans to curb Tokyo’s overconcentration by promoting the relocation of central government agencies to regional areas. (News On Japan)
Kyushu, Japan's southern-most main island, offers rich culture, local delicacies and beautiful natural landscapes, however, many international tourists don't make it here. In this video, we go on a 4-day trip to introduce the island's four largest cities. (japan-guide.com)
If found guilty of taking illicit funds from the late Libyan leader, Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison.
The French satirical magazine wants to show its cause is still kicking, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.
Cabinet ministers, a former central banker and a one-time provincial premier are all reportedly eyeing the top job.
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