Global politics, conflict, diplomacy and the stories shaping the world.
Despite decades of crackdowns, regional suppliers and trafficking networks continue to evade enforcement efforts, relying on local partners and established distribution networks to thrive
Morelli steps down due to personal reasons, leaving the company to find a new leader
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has lifted the ban on Russia competing in International Ice Hockey Federation events, allowing them to participate in the 2026-27 season, including the men's and women's world championships, despite IIHF's safety and security concerns
A viral joke by former President Obama about The Cheesecake Factory has received backlash from the Trump administration, highlighting affordability concerns ahead of next week's midterm elections
The 1938 broadcast remains relevant today in discussions on fake news, highlighting the long-standing issue of misinformation, 88 years after it first aired
Sky News documentary screening tickets now available, followed by Q&A with creator Alex Crawford
Beijing Queer film festival, due to start Friday, shut down after police harassment and repeated phone calls, highlighting China's growing intolerance of LGBTQ+ issues
The Trump administration's deportation drive is galvanizing the midterm vote in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, with community organizers and residents expressing concerns over lack of due process and aggressive enforcement policies, as the US midterm election approaches on November 3
Sponsored content mentions the event, but details are scarce, raising questions about its significance and impact
The 2026 Nobel Prizes in science were awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Francis Halzen, all men, for groundbreaking research in optogenetics and astrophysical neutrinos, highlighting a potential gender gap issue
A ballot amendment could save homeowners money, but at a potential cost to public services, with a progressive nonprofit urging residents to vote no
The 'Empire' star wants to bring real change with a campaign platform focused on reparations, including a 400-year tax exemption for descendants of slaves
Philip K. Dick and William Gibson's iconic works are being adapted into streaming series, with Blade Runner 2099 and Neuromancer set to premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV, respectively, in late 2023 and early 2024
Lump, the dachshund who inspired Pablo Picasso and other famous artists, is featured in a new exhibition at the Kunsthalle Bremen, showcasing the breed's role in art and history
A Reuters poll suggests no change in China's factory activity for October, indicating a stable but sluggish manufacturing sector
US defense officials warn that harsh words from European leaders are undermining continental security, according to sources
The private equity firm is negotiating with a potential buyer for the central Tokyo office building in a deal worth $1.9 billion
A new book reveals the extraordinary story of a 'witness house' where Nazis and Holocaust survivors lived together during the Nuremberg trial, hosted by a Prussian countess
The Jucy Book Rave, a viral book event, held its second gathering in Tokyo, following its first unusual event in a Shimokitazawa livehouse, sparking questions about its authenticity
A podcast episode explores the lesser-known aspects of Britain, but concrete facts remain scarce
The festival in Tokyo offers inventive bagels, croissants and beer-and-bread pairings for a carb-filled weekend
The Seven Mysteries of Honjo are a group of famous ghost stories and urban legends from the Edo Period in Tokyo, still fascinating people today
A pair of young goats are part of JR East's new environmentally friendly initiative near Tokyo's Yotsuya Station
A severe housing shortage in Ivory Coast has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters to sell fake properties and non-existent plots, with real estate scams on the rise
