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Unpaid parole officers known as "hogoshi" have historically rejected proposals to be paid a regular wage

'Love For Humanity': Low-crime Japan's Unpaid Parole Officers

Teruko Nakazawa once intervened in a knife fight between an ex-offender and their mother -- all in a day's unpaid work for Japan's army of volunteer probation officers.

S. Korea To Overhaul Some Airports After Jeju Air Crash

A Jeju Air plane crashed landed and exploded after slamming into a concrete barrier at Muan International Airport, raising questions about why the barrier was at the end of the runway

South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at some airports across the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.

Most Asian Markets Rise After Trump AI Pledge But China Tariff Woes Return

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell after six days of gains

Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in office amid hopes he will take a more cautious approach on trade than initially feared.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Friedrich Merz is the frontrunner in polls to become Germany's next chancellor

German Opposition Leader Merz Urges United EU Stance On Trump

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, frontrunner in polls to become the next chancellor, on Tuesday urged a united European stance in talks with US President Donald Trump.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the forum

Beckham, Protests, Crypto's New Dawn: What Happened At Davos Tuesday

Although the sun may be setting on the era of free trade, crypto supporters say a new dawn is rising for digital currencies thanks to US President Donald Trump.

Scammers tricked their French victim into believing she was in a relationship with Pitt

Nigerian Scammers Accused In AI-driven Fake Brad Pitt Fraud

A French woman who lost her life savings to scammers pretending to be American actor Brad Pitt is seeking to unmask at least three Nigerians her legal team accuses of defrauding her.

Prince Harry became the first royal in more than 100 years to give evidence in court

Prince Harry Trial Against Murdoch UK Tabloids Delayed

The start of a long-awaited trial initiated by Britain's Prince Harry against a tabloid publisher for allegedly unlawful information gathering stalled Tuesday as lawyers held last-minute "discussions".

The dip in electric vehicle sales in Europe follows several years of strong growth

EV Sales Slip In Europe In 2024 In Overall Stable Car Market

A total of 1.99 million battery electric vehicles were sold in Europe last year, a drop of 1.3 percent from 2023, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).

Pharrell has been creative director at Louis Vuitton since 2023

Pharrell Pursues Paris Landmark Takeovers With Louvre Show

Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre in the evening.

Although new migrants are still arriving across the city, the number has fallen drastically

'Too Hard': Vietnam's Factory Workers Return To Country Life

Treading a familiar path for women in rural Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hiep found a factory job in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and spent 16 years helping make shoes for Western brands such as Adidas and Nike.

Despite Thailand's reputation for tolerance, housewife Jin said she has faced discrimination in everyday situations

Love And Rights: Thailand's Same-sex Marriage Milestone

Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

EU lawmakers have upped the pressure on Brussels to enforce the bloc's Digital Services Act, including against Elon Musk's X

EU's Legal Weapon Facing The Heat From US Big Tech

For tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU's digital rules are a tool of censorship.

Residents in Tainan outside their damaged home, after an earthquake rattled Taiwan overnight

6.0-magnitude Earthquake Shakes Taiwan

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.

Former New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern is expected in town for Sundance to promote behind-the-scenes documentary 'Prime Minister'

Starry Sundance Fest Moves Ahead In Wake Of LA Fires

The US film industry's first big gathering since fires devastated Los Angeles will begin Thursday at the Sundance festival, where highlights include a glitzy new Jennifer Lopez musical and a dark Benedict Cumberbatch drama.

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe is in his best form since joining the club last summer from PSG

Mbappe Dispels Doubts Before Crucial Real Madrid Champions League Clash

Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.

Elon Musk's gesture at a rally for US President Donald Trump has generated controversy for its resemblance to a Nazi salute

Musk Raises Eyebrows With Salute Gesture At Trump Rally

Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a "Nazi" or "fascist" movement.

Prince Harry's Battle Against Murdoch UK Tabloids Goes To Trial

Prince Harry's hotly anticipated lawsuit trial against a British tabloid publisher alleging it carried out unlawful information gathering will start Tuesday, after years of legal wrangling during which dozens of other claimants settled.

US Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of state, arrives ahead of Trump's inauguration in the US Capitol

Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat

The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator in the frontline of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy.

New Walmart Headquarters Has Drone-Assisted Window Cleaning, Autonomous Lawn Care

Walmart announced the opening of its new Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas that features a hotel and drone-assisted cleaning amongst other amenities.

Costco Union Votes In 'Overwhelming' Margin To Authorize A Strike

Costco workers represented by the Teamsters have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, demanding a fair contract before their current agreement expires on January 31.

Displaced people from recent clashes between armed groups take shelter at the General Santander Stadium in Cucuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia on January 19, 2025

Colombia Vows 'War' As Guerrilla Violence Kills 100

Colombia vowed "war" against left-wing guerrillas Monday, as security forces rushed to contain a wave of violence that has killed more than 100 people and threatens to derail the country's troubled peace process.