Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline. Story Published at: August 15, 2024 at 05:29AM
In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction
Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after tumultuous year
Shafik drew criticism over her handling of Gaza war protests that rocked the university campus earlier this year.Story Published at: August 15, 2024 at 03:46AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902
As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.Story Published at: August 15, 2024 at 01:49AM
Compensation arrives 7 years after siege that left Marawi a ‘dead city’
Hundreds were killed after the once bustling town in the southern Philippines was occupied by hardline fighters in 2017.Story Published at: August 15, 2024 at 12:45AM
Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 09:46PM
What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?
The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 09:39PM
US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates
The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 08:52PM
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency
Ukrainian leader says 100 Russian soldiers captured since surprise incursion began, as Russia denies strategic impact.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 08:14PM
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows
Central stone of famous British monument came from 750km (465 miles) away in Scotland, not Wales as previously thought.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 08:00PM
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.Story Published at: August 14, 2024 at 06:52PM