Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator's abuse
Julie Fujishima admits for the first time that rampant sexual abuse took place in her uncle's agency.
2023-09-07 16:20
Head of Japan's top pop agency resigns after admitting late founder sexually abused minors for decades
The head of Japan's top pop agency Johnny & Associates stepped down Thursday after admitting that her uncle, the company's late founder, had sexually abused minors for years, following months of international scrutiny and an independent investigation.
2023-09-07 15:53
Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.
2023-09-07 02:27
Qualcomm to supply BMW and Mercedes with chips for displays, voice features
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO/MUNICH U.S. semiconductor company Qualcomm on Tuesday said it will supply chips to power
2023-09-05 15:24
'The Equalizer 3' tops the US box office on opening weekend
"The Equalizer 3," Denzel Washington's third go as brooding assassin Robert McCall, debuted at the top of the US box office this weekend, raking in $34.5 million.
2023-09-04 22:24
'The Equalizer 3' reloads Denzel Washington as the McCall to call in a pinch
Although the comparison doesn't set the bar terribly high, "The Equalizer 3" might be the best in this Denzel Washington film series, not by honoring its TV roots but rather embracing an old western formula -- specifically, "Shane." The "final chapter" thus carries a bit more dramatic heft, while still offering plenty of, um, equalizing to satisfy those hungry for it.
2023-09-01 21:18
Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.
2023-09-01 04:21
State election officials studying whether 14th Amendment disqualifies 'insurrectionist' Trump from ballot
Election officials in key battleground states are studying the legal viability of efforts to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president, based on the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding public office.
2023-08-31 23:15
Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks
Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.
2023-08-31 04:17
Two Ugandan men may face death penalty after 'aggravated homosexuality' charge
Two men in Uganda are facing separate charges of "aggravated homosexuality," an offense punishable by death under the country's controversial new anti-gay laws.
2023-08-30 00:19
Luis Rubiales: Hermoso kiss 'shows why women don't report abuse'
The row over Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso has struck a chord with women around the world.
2023-08-29 15:49
Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row
The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.
2023-08-28 08:26