UK warns travellers after Japan bear attacks surge
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
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UK issues 'danger to life' travel warning for Japan
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, ash reaches 14,400ft
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
Japan's Takaichi positions as key figure in China policy
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Trump may withdraw US troops from Japan if re-elected
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
Shinzo Abe's assassin death sentence upheld
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Trump signs rare earths pact with Japan, reducing China reliance
Former US President Donald Trump forges landmark rare earths agreement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing Western reliance on China.
Japan Ambassador Masters Scouse Slang in Liverpool
Japan's UK ambassador dazzles Liverpudlians with perfect Scouse slang while exploring the city's culinary scene in a viral diplomatic video that's winning hearts across Merseyside.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Japan PM banks on Abe effect for Trump talks
Japan's freshly elected Prime Minister Kimiko Yamazaki is betting on the legacy of Shinzo Abe's relationship with Donald Trump to navigate crucial US-Japan trade and security negotiations.
Japan's bear attack crisis: Why it's happening
As Japan faces an unprecedented rise in bear encounters, experts reveal the surprising reasons behind the surge and essential safety tips for residents and tourists.
Japan appoints just one woman in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Japan's drummer politician Takaichi eyes PM role
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi, known for her drumming skills and hawkish policies, emerges as frontrunner in Japan's leadership race with radical economic proposals.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Jewish GP accused of 'gaslighting' remark to Muslim colleague
A Jewish doctor faces serious allegations after reportedly telling a Muslim colleague 'Typical Muslims gaslighting' during a heated exchange at an NHS practice, sparking an employment tribunal investigation into religious discrimination.
Japan's First Female PM: Sanae Takaichi Makes History
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is positioned to shatter Japan's highest glass ceiling and become the nation's first female prime minister following the ruling party's leadership election.
Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.
Japan's WWII Apology Prime Minister Murayama Dies
Tributes flow for former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, whose historic 1995 apology for WWII atrocities reshaped Asian diplomacy and leaves a complex legacy.
Twin Typhoons Nakri and Halong Threaten Japan
Japan braces for severe weather as Typhoon Nakri approaches the Izu Islands while Typhoon Halong gains strength, bringing heavy rainfall and potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.
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.
Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.
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