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More than 100,000 people in Japan are now 100 years of age or older
The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.Figures show Japan is now home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest number in the world, of which 88%...
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Canada is a ‘safe harbour’ for global finance, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pitched Canada as a "safe harbour" for some of the world's largest investors to spend their money in an era of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.The country is "perfectly situated to build in the new...
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2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers during anti-smuggling operation in Eswatini
Soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel last week, the country's government said. The U.S. personnel were...
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Prince Harry and Meghan change children’s school after 2 days amid security fears
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have moved their children to a new school in the U.K. after just two days, citing security concerns.The decision for Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, to switch schools was taken “following a...
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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The White House did not immediately comment on the decision.About 30% of voters, mostly Democrats, cast postal ballots in the general election two years ago.Since returning to the White House, Trump has sought to restrict voting by mail. While...
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Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking the vessel in the Baltic Sea.The Danish government has summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, which it said...
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
So-called assisted transits were a key factor in helping drive oil flows from the Middle East back towards pre-war...