Second minister resigns from Japan PM’s cabinet over alleged scandal
Japan’s justice minister stepped down on Thursday – the second resignation from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s newly formed cabinet in less than a week –...
Hazardous smoke blankets Sydney as winds fan Australia bushfires
Sydney was wreathed in hazardous smoke on Thursday as strong winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia’s east coast, prompting health warnings for the city...
The race to eat Bangkok’s ‘biggest burger’, a 10,000-calorie challenge
A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal – a near 6kg (13...
Ringo Starr ’emotional’ as Beatles come together in new recording
When Ringo Starr decided to record a cover of one of the last songs written by John Lennon, the Beatles drummer knew he wanted former...
Fire engulfs Japan’s Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site in Okinawa
A fire broke out at Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, early on Thursday, completely destroying the main hall...
Japan justice minister likely to resign over wife’s alleged election irregularities: NHK
Japanese Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai is likely to resign following a media report of election irregularities by his wife, who is a ruling party lawmaker,...
German coalition needs to prove its worth: Finance Minister Scholz
Germany’s ruling grand coalition needs to show it is in step with the times and can deliver in the next two years, Finance Minister and...
U.S. expects Argentina to uphold commitment to IMF: Mnuchin
The United States expects Argentina’s incoming Peronist government to uphold the country’s commitment to the terms of its $57 billion International Monetary Fund loan program,...
Merck loses bid to revive $2.54 billion patent verdict against Gilead
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday dealt a major blow to Merck & Co Inc as it upheld a ruling that threw out a $2.54...
Questioned on LGBTQ record, Trump nominee cries
Lawrence VanDyke’s nomination to the U.S. Federal Judiciary wasn’t backed by the American Bar Association, in part because of his record on LGBTQ rights. Rough...