Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
2023-09-08 19:59
French President Emmanuel Macron says Russian flag has no place at Paris Olympics Games
Russia as a country has no place at the 2024 Paris Olympics and no Russian flag should be used at next year's Games, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
2023-09-08 19:26
Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin
A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities.
2023-09-08 18:26
Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
2023-09-08 18:24
Virgin Voyages raises $550 million in Ares Management-led fundraise
Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand from Richard Branson's Virgin Group, said on Friday it has raised $550 million
2023-09-08 17:57
Colorado Rapids president reveals next steps after Robin Fraser sacking
Colorado Rapids club president Padraig Smith is on the search for a new head coach.
2023-09-08 16:53
Digital payments company Square experiences outage
Square, the digital payments company, experienced outages on several services Thursday.
2023-09-08 14:59
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon apologises over 'toxic' workplace claims
The NBC's Tonight Show host has been accused by staff who blame him for a "toxic" atmosphere.
2023-09-08 14:22
Hong Kong and southern China battles widespread flooding from record rains
Locals are advised to stay home as record rainfall turns city streets into raging rivers.
2023-09-08 13:57
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
2023-09-08 12:29
Kim Jong Un reveals 'nuclear attack submarine'
North Korea has not yet demonstrated that the submarine is actually operational.
2023-09-08 10:50
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days.
2023-09-08 10:49