Tokyo paralysed by sudden torrential rain and flooding
A violent and unexpected deluge brought Tokyo to a standstill, causing severe flash flooding on streets and major disruptions to air and rail travel across the Japanese capital.
A violent and unexpected deluge brought Tokyo to a standstill, causing severe flash flooding on streets and major disruptions to air and rail travel across the Japanese capital.
Everything you need to know about watching the 2025 World Athletics Championships from Australia. Full schedule, live streaming details, and key events for the Tokyo spectacle.
American sprint sensation Noah Lyles secures a commanding win at the Tokyo track meet, setting a season's best and signalling fierce form ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Wall Street donors in Tokyo, claiming a stock market 'bloodbath' will occur if he is not re-elected in November.
An Australian Indian writer's powerful first-person account of the exhausting reality of modern racism in Australia's national discourse and its corrosive impact.
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce discloses the severe knee injury that nearly ended her Tokyo 2020 campaign and her courageous decision to compete through pain for national pride.
A shocking new AI simulation reveals a major eruption of Japan's Mount Fuji could blanket Tokyo in dangerous volcanic ash within just three hours, causing unprecedented transport chaos and a health crisis.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns in emotional press conference following catastrophic election defeat that decimates ruling party's majority, triggering political crisis.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces sudden resignation following ruling party's devastating loss in Tokyo assembly elections, triggering political upheaval.
Facing a demographic crisis, the Japanese government unveils a controversial new strategy to boost its birth rate by incentivising families to leave crowded Tokyo for the countryside.
Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has strongly hinted that global music icon Taylor Swift will be able to attend Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas to support Travis Kelce, despite her Eras Tour commitments in Tokyo. Get the inside scoop on the logistical puzzle
In a major post-election move, Chancellor Wes Streeting secures a landmark partnership with Japan's government and financial leaders in Tokyo, signalling a new era of UK economic diplomacy and investment.
Australian swimming star Mack Horton discloses harrowing criminal threats against his family after his high-profile anti-doping stand against Chinese rival Sun Yang during the Tokyo Olympics.
Australian athletics fans receive disappointing news as the national team, including hurdling sensation Michelle Jenneke, faces significant hurdles to qualify for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout leads a historic 104-strong national team to Tokyo, as Athletics Australia announces its largest-ever squad for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Anais Gallagher, daughter of Oasis star Noel Gallagher, was rushed to hospital while on a trip to Japan. The 23-year-old shared the worrying health scare from her hospital bed in Tokyo.
US track sensation Gabby Thomas discusses her ambitious plans for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2025 World Athletics Championships, aiming to build on her Tokyo success.
Exclusive report: A British civil servant in Tokyo has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of his South Korean girlfriend in a suspected murder-suicide. Shocking details emerge from the Azabu police investigation.
A landmark report by the Black Environment Network claims racism is 'normalised and tolerated' in rural England, with residents from ethnic minorities facing daily slurs, exclusion, and a lack of support from authorities.
A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.
In a stunning culinary upset, a major American metropolis has dethroned Tokyo to claim the title of world's best city for sushi lovers, according to a comprehensive global study.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthens strategic and defence partnerships with Japan during a key visit to Tokyo, signalling a united front amid regional tensions with China.
A Tokyo man, Shizuo Aishima, has publicly apologised after vandalising hundreds of graves for three decades, causing distress to families across the city.
British sprinting sensation Lachie Kennedy's dream of competing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is over after a devastating gout diagnosis and subsequent injury in training.
A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.
The Surrey town of Horley witnessed a powerful display of community solidarity as hundreds of residents organised by Stand Up To Racism confronted a far-right gathering. This in-depth report covers the counter-protest and local response.
A Canadian teacher who was dismissed for wearing blackface as a Halloween costume has been controversially reinstated by an arbitrator, sparking a fierce debate on racism, accountability, and education.
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson delivered a commanding performance to win the women's 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League, clocking a world-leading time and sending a powerful message ahead of the World Championships.
A new global study reveals the world's best cities for a 'workation', with Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Budapest leading the pack. Discover how hybrid work is fuelling a new era of travel and the top spots professionals are choosing.