The number of babies born in Japan in 2023 fell for an eighth consecutive year to a record low of 758,631, marking a 5.1% decline from 2022. This decline is the lowest number of births recorded since Japan began compiling statistics in
Jamie Murray launched a scathing attack on the way doubles tennis has been marketed and scheduled in recent years. The seven-time Grand Slam champion ripped into the ATP for failing to promote the doubles while claiming that some people “wanna kill us”.
Suella Braverman insisted a Tory Islamophobia row is “hysteria” as she urged Rishi Sunak to focus on tackling Islamist extremism in Britain. The former home secretary is understood to believe that it was an overreaction to strip Lee Anderson of the Tory
The South Korean government on Wednesday warned thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately or face legal action after their collective walkouts caused cancellations of surgeries and disrupted other hospital operations. About 7,800 medical interns and residents in South Korea
Rafael Nadal says he has a 10-year plan to tackle anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Saudi Arabia. The tennis star, who has opened an academy in the Gulf nation, insists he will be ‘disappointed’ if there continues to be a debate over LGBTQ+ rights
U.S. Army assistant surgeon Bernard John Dowling “J.D.” Irwin rescued a kidnapped boy and 60 soldiers encircled by legendary Apache warrior Cochise on this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861. Irwin’s heroic volunteer effort under dire circumstances in the Arizona Territory has
Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland are protesting against EU farming policies, demanding measures against cost hikes, reduced profits and unfair competition. Similar protests have occurred across the EU recently, with farmers criticizing environmental policies and import competition. The European Commission made
The British Army would be out of action in “just two months” if it went to war with Russia, MPs have been warned. The Commons defence committee warned that the UK’s ability to fight an all-out war would be significantly impacted by
England have been handed a “fortunate” Six Nations draw and should be dark horses to win the tournament, according to former captain Dylan Hartley. And he believes head coach Steve Borthwick will come under pressure just one year into his tenure if
Britons heading to Europe could face waits of 14 hours or more at border controls under a new scheme, MPs have been told. The Port of Dover and the surrounding area could be hit by major disruption when the EU Entry-Exit System