A child riding on his father’s shoulders smiles as they stroll through a park lined with yellow autumn-touched leaves — that is the typical image of a Japanese “ikumen”.Story Published at: March 27, 2023 at 01:26AM
Japan wants 85% of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
England hands Ukraine defeat on emotional night at Wembley Stadium
The sight of Ukrainian flags flying along Wembley Way — the road approaching the iconic Wembley Stadium — took on extra significance Sunday as Ukraine faced England in its Euro 2024 qualifier.Story Published at: March 26, 2023 at 08:03PM
Argentina FA training facility renamed after Lionel Messi
The Argentina national team’s training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his World Cup heroics and star-studded career, the country’s football association (AFA) said on Saturday.Story Published at: March 26, 2023 at 12:44PM
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has become the first government minister to call for a halt in controversial plans to change the country’s judicial system. Story Published at: March 26, 2023 at 11:04AM
At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a human rights group said on Sunday.Story Published at: March 26, 2023 at 08:15AM
Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders
Pope Francis has updated a 2019 church law governing clerical sexual abuse and extended it to include accountability for Catholic lay leaders of Vatican-approved religious organizations.Story Published at: March 26, 2023 at 07:16AM
Sicilian island sees record-high migrant arrivals by boat
A record of more than 2,000 migrants arrived on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa in the past day, an Italian official said on Saturday. Story Published at: March 25, 2023 at 04:37PM
‘I am not scared’: Disqualified Gandhi will continue questioning Modi
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday he had been disqualified from parliament because he has been asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi tough questions about his relationship with Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani conglomerate.Story Published at: March 25, 2023 at 05:05PM
Daylight savings row leaves Lebanon on brink of two timezones
Already facing one of the world’s worst economic crises, the Lebanese people could soon face a new challenge — two different timezones. Story Published at: March 25, 2023 at 05:22PM
Suspect in Haitian president’s assassination accepts plea deal in Florida
A suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who was killed in his bedroom in July of 2021, accepted a plea agreement from US federal prosecutors on Friday. Story Published at: March 25, 2023 at 02:45PM