Japan’s record heatwave causes men to discard gender norms in search for shade
Nearly half of men surveyed online in Japan used parasols amid high summer temperatures in 2025, including many who did so for the first...
Crisis-hit France gets another new government amid political turmoil
France’s President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Sunday, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping...
Meet the woman breaking barriers to disability inclusion in Hong Kong
Published: 11:15am, 13 Oct 2025Updated: 12:19pm, 13 Oct 2025 Born and raised in Hong Kong, Sa’diyya Nesar has spent much of her life redefining...
Trump En Route to Middle East as Israel Awaits Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump on Sunday night is en route to the Middle East as Israelis await the release of those who have been held...
Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Close Doors as Government Shutdown Continues
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed their doors on Oct. 12 because of the nearly two-week-long government shutdown, said the Smithsonian Institution on...
China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty
China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and front-loading ahead of the “super golden...
Fathers can pass on benefits of exercise, Chinese study suggests
Chinese scientists have found that the benefits of exercise can be inherited across generations, with a father’s level of activity influencing his children’s health...
Rafale’s change of fortunes in Asia-Pacific
Dassault Aviation has announced that it completed production of the 300th Rafale fighter jet in early October 2025, marking a significant milestone in the...
Australia’s youth social media ban will stream away safety, YouTube warns
Australia’s push to ban children from social media was “well intentioned”, but would not make them safer online, video streaming giant YouTube warned on...