The Nikkei stock index ended at a new record high above the 62,000 line on Thursday, posting its largest-ever single-day point gain of more than 3,300, as hopes…
No doorbell rung, one face slapped. Sometimes, in his idle moments at home alone, a guy living by himself might think “Ya know, it’d be nice to have a girl here.” And if that happened to be the sentim
Some energy consultancies now expect the decline in diesel use in China to accelerate faster than previously forecast.
Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said…
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 football World Cup after the decision sparked an outcry. The…
A visitor looks at an installation at the Japanese pavilion, titled "Grass Babies, Moon Babies," by artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, in Venice, Italy,…
Sex aids in Japan have a long history. In more recent times, full-size, life-like manikins, referred to as "Dutch Wives" or "Love Dolls," have found popular use as…
Police in Mikasa City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of killing his mother. Police said Hiroaki Kashima is accused of strangling his mother, Sumiko Kashima,…
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded…
When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022…
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