Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16
Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
2023-06-16 10:47
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 09:46
Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump
Archaeologists first spotted the hair of the 3,000-year-old mummy at the site of a rubbish dump.
2023-06-15 22:23
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:56
Profile: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
When Kim Jong-un took power in 2011, propaganda described him as "audacious" - they were not wrong.
2023-06-14 23:45
Wales adoptees hope to break taboo of identity struggle
A podcast featuring Welsh adoptees aims to tackle myths about adoption.
2023-06-12 13:54
US couple struggle to bank huge haul of pennies
A couple in Los Angeles attempt to cash in dozens of bags filled with the coins found in a basement.
2023-06-10 08:27
Legendary Mozambican ruby sells for record price
The world's largest ruby, described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" jewel, fetches $34.8m at auction.
2023-06-09 20:27
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:21
Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis
Experts say drug abuse is devastating the lives of young people in the conflict-hit region.
2023-06-05 07:27
Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'
The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.
2023-06-03 08:20