Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.