China ends 30-year condom tax break to boost births
China will impose a 13% VAT on contraceptives from January, ending a three-decade exemption. The move is part of a wider policy shift to tackle a plunging birth rate. Read the full analysis.
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Tokyo crash: One dead, 10 injured as driver flees
A car ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo, leaving at least one person dead and 10 injured. The driver fled the scene. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
West Virginia population crisis as coal industry dies
McDowell County to lose nearly a third of residents by 2040 as coal industry decline creates demographic crisis. Discover the grim future facing West Virginia's former mining heartlands.
One in Five in UK Now Born Abroad, Study Reveals
New analysis shows nearly 20% of the UK population is foreign-born, a sharp rise from 2021. Discover the impact on public services and the call for an emergency census.
UK population hits record 67.6 million amid migration surge
Official figures reveal Britain's population has grown by nearly 500,000 in a single year, with net migration reaching unprecedented levels and reshaping the nation's demographic landscape.
UK population hits record 67 million, ONS data reveals
Official statistics reveal Britain's population has grown by nearly 500,000 in a single year, reaching unprecedented levels driven primarily by international migration patterns.
Nintendo Plans Major Tokyo Gaming Museum Expansion
Nintendo announces ambitious plans for a new interactive museum in Tokyo, celebrating decades of gaming innovation from Mario to Pokémon. The project promises to be a major tourist attraction and marks significant investment in Japan's cultural capital.
Germany's population declines for third year running
New Eurostat data reveals Germany's population declined by 0.1% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of natural decrease despite overall growth through immigration.
London household numbers decline while other regions grow
Exclusive ONS figures show London experienced the only household decline in England while East Midlands saw biggest growth, revealing changing post-pandemic living patterns.
Poland's Baby Bust: Why Birth Rates Are Plummeting
Poland faces a demographic emergency as birth rates plummet to record lows. Discover the economic pressures, changing social values, and political failures driving this silent crisis that threatens the nation's future.
Russia's population crisis deepens amid war losses
New official data reveals Russia's population has fallen to its lowest level in decades, with record-low birth rates and war casualties creating a perfect demographic storm under Putin's leadership.
Japan's population crisis deepens as births hit record low
Japan faces an unprecedented demographic emergency as new data reveals the sharpest population decline in history, with births plummeting to their lowest level since records began.
Russia's population crisis deepens with 2M loss
New statistics reveal Russia's population has dropped by over 2 million since 2021, with deaths significantly outnumbering births as Putin's war and economic pressures create a perfect demographic storm.
England & Wales population declines for first time ever
New ONS data reveals England and Wales experienced their first population decline in decades, driven by falling birth rates and changing migration patterns post-pandemic.
Young people abandoning Wales in record numbers
Official statistics reveal a dramatic population shift as young adults abandon Wales for better opportunities in England, raising concerns about Wales's future economic vitality.
Wales population drops first time since 1850s
Shocking official figures reveal Wales experienced population decline while England saw growth, raising concerns about economic future and youth exodus.
Christmas Island population plummets to record low
Exclusive census data reveals Christmas Island's population has dropped below 1,400 residents, marking a dramatic exodus from Australia's remote Indian Ocean territory and raising concerns about its future sustainability.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Remote Work Drives Major City Population Decline
New research reveals major global cities including New York and London are experiencing significant population declines as remote work revolutionises where people choose to live and work.
Tokyo population sees first decline in 26 years
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
Australia's fertility rate hits record low: 1.55 births per woman
New data reveals Australia's fertility rate has hit an unprecedented low of 1.55 births per woman, sparking concerns about future economic stability and population ageing.
Japan's imported baby boom exposes demographic crisis
Japan's reliance on foreign-born mothers to boost birth rates reveals deeper political failures and demographic challenges that threaten the nation's future stability.
South Korea's elderly population reaches record 20%
New statistics reveal South Korea's demographic time bomb is worsening, with over 20% of citizens now aged 65 or older, raising urgent questions about economic sustainability and social welfare systems.
London's child crisis: Costs create childless capital
Exclusive analysis reveals London has become Britain's childless capital as housing costs spiral out of control, forcing young families to flee the city in search of affordable living.
Tokyo's Hidden Racism Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the disturbing reality of racism facing foreign residents in Tokyo, with personal accounts of workplace discrimination, housing rejection, and daily prejudice in one of the world's most advanced cities.
Manchester's Gen Z exodus revealed in new study
Exclusive research reveals Manchester is losing its Gen Z population at an alarming rate, with young adults citing career limitations and lifestyle factors as key drivers.
US athlete Erin Brown slams 'white nobodies' in athletics rant
American track and field athlete Erin Brown launches a scathing attack on rivals, labelling them 'white nobodies with bums' and criticising Australia's team culture following the World Championships. The outburst sparks controversy in the athletics world
US website deletes 'gout' post mocking British athletics fans
An American sports website has been forced into a humiliating apology and to delete a controversial post that ridiculed British supporters as 'gout-ridden' during the World Athletics Championships 200m final in Tokyo. The piece, which targeted Team GB her
Jess Hull Wins Historic 1500m Gold at World Championships
Australian runner Jessica Hull makes history with a stunning 1500m victory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a new championship record and cementing her status as a global track superstar.
Hodgkinson strikes gold with record-breaking 800m run
Keely Hodgkinson delivers a masterclass to claim 800m gold at the World Athletics Championships, breaking records and lifting British spirits with a dominant performance in Tokyo.
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