The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio fell for a second consecutive year in 2025, reflecting a broad-based slowdown in hiring amid rising costs and wage pressures. (News On Japan)

The arrest of the head of Japan’s largest sex industry scout group just five days after a public warrant was issued has cast fresh light on the shadowy business of so-called “sex industry scouts,” a system believed to have generated more than 44 billion yen and allegedly involved ties to organized crime. (News On Japan)

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

A four-year-old is among the dead after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.

A judge said ICE activity could have "heartbreaking" effects but said the state hadn't proven its case.

A judge said ICE activity could have "heartbreaking" effects but said the state hadn't proven its case.

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.