Japan's Shinto faith faces crisis as priests age
A profound demographic shift threatens the future of Japan's ancient Shinto religion, with ageing priests and shrinking congregations forcing many shrines to close.
A profound demographic shift threatens the future of Japan's ancient Shinto religion, with ageing priests and shrinking congregations forcing many shrines to close.
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.
Sohei Kamiya, the nationalist leader of Japan's Sanseito party, is capitalising on a deepening demographic crisis and economic anxiety, drawing comparisons to Donald Trump with his populist rhetoric and controversial policies.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's immigration intake is not 'out of control' but has been steadily declining for more than 12 months, challenging political rhetoric with hard data.
Australian retail tycoon Dick Smith launches a provocative campaign advocating for a radical reduction in immigration, warning that unchecked population growth will lead to a severe decline in living standards and a future of 'rationing' for younger gener
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
Forget the doomsday scenarios. New research reveals a future with fewer people offers a surprising opportunity for greater equality, a healthier planet, and a higher quality of life for all. Discover the positive revolution in global demographics.
Newly released US Census data shows a significant rise in Hispanic and Asian communities, while the white population declines, reshaping the demographic fabric of states like South Dakota and Massachusetts.
Australian scientists launch a groundbreaking wild koala vaccination programme, offering a lifeline to the species battling a debilitating chlamydia crisis that threatens its survival.
Leading health experts sound the alarm on a projected surge in Alzheimer's disease across Britain, calling for urgent government action to overhaul social care and support the NHS.
New ONS data reveals a surprising 3.9% surge in UK births in 2023, marking the highest number in a decade and signalling a potential new 'baby generation' for the nation.
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism for dismissing a landmark report on Scotland's unsustainable population growth, sparking a major political row over his government's approach to immigration and public services.
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
The Greek government unveils a radical €1.6 billion relief package featuring baby bonuses, tax breaks, and housing support to tackle its severe demographic decline and ageing population.
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 analysis reveals how pandemic-era migration slumps created a statistical illusion. Why current 'record highs' actually represent a recovery to pre-COVID norms rather than unprecedented influx.
King Charles III made a surprise visit to a Birmingham hospital to meet staff and patients, highlighting the critical importance of supporting the NHS and the UK's ageing society.
Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing, launches a scathing critique of UK immigration policy, linking it directly to the housing crisis and outlining his controversial plan for a sustainable future.
Exclusive investigation reveals a startling 50% decline in San Francisco's domestic cat population over the past decade, raising concerns among animal welfare experts and residents alike.
A radical policy proposal from a influential conservative think tank aims to reverse declining birth rates by overhauling family and social policy, raising alarms among critics.
New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show England's population grew by nearly 300,000 in mid-2023, while Wales experienced its first annual decrease in nearly 50 years, highlighting a stark demographic divide across the UK.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.
Official Australian government statistics reveal net migration is significantly lower than protest groups claim, falling sharply from post-pandemic peaks. Experts analyse the data behind the heated political debate.
A tense clash at a Sydney 'March For Australia' rally exposes the nation's deep division on immigration, as a woman passionately argues that Australia's economy would 'collapse' without migrants.