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Man arrested after walking into police station and punching officer in face
Police in Abashiri, Hokkaido, have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of assault after he walked into a police station and punched a police officer in the face. Police said the incident occurred at around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Hokkaido Broadcasting Corp reported that the man, who is a delivery… Read
Leaders of Iran and Pakistan vow to boost trade in meeting seeking to mend diplomatic rift
The leaders of Iran and Pakistan agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday that sought to smooth over a diplomatic rift. Ties were strained between the neighbors in January when each carried out strikes in the other’s territory, targeting militants accused of attacking security forces.… Read
4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria
Four Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, and one gave a Hitler salute as they posed for photos, police said Monday. Hitler was born on April 20,… Read
Panthers, Rangers, Jets and Canucks back home for Game 2s, all seeking 2-0 NHL playoff series leads
A slew of big NHL names will be heading back onto NHL playoff ice on Tuesday night with 1-0 series leads. Among them: Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg and Brock Boeser in Vancouver. Matt Rempe, too. He's the New York Rangers' rookie whose stock… Read
Ireland to face New Zealand among Autumn Nations Series
Six Nations champions Ireland will open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in a repeat of last year's World Cup quarterfinal. Argentina, Fiji and Australia will also visit Dublin in November as Ireland look to build on back-to-back Six Nations crowns. Andy Farrell's side are aiming to exact revenge… Read
Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse
The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to court papers filed Monday on behalf of Baltimore’s mayor and city council. The two companies filed a petition soon after… Read
Top BBC news anchor resigns after sex photos furor
Veteran news anchor Huw Edwards resigned from the BBC on Monday on "medical advice", the broadcaster said, nine months after he become embroiled in a scandal over sexually explicit images involving a teenager. Edwards, 62, had been the BBC's lead presenter in key events, such as the death and funeral… Read
Flight data recorders from crashed MSDF helicopters show no sign of mechanical failure
An initial analysis of flight data recorders recovered from the crash of two Japanese navy helicopters showed no sign of mechanical problems, Japan’s defense minister said Monday, indicating likely human error. One of the eight crew members died and a search is continuing for the seven others. Defense Minister Minoru… Read
Rate of small firms in Japan hiking wages rises to 63% in FY2024
The proportion of small and midsize firms in Japan raising base pay has increased from the previous fiscal year to reach 63.1 percent amid high inflation and acute labor shortages, a government survey showed Monday. The figure for fiscal 2024 was up 8.8 percentage points from the previous year's 54.3… Read
Chinese general takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval gathering
One of China's top military leaders took a harsh line on regional territorial disputes, telling an international naval gathering in northeastern China on Monday that the country would strike back with force if its interests came under threat. The 19th biennial meeting of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium opened in… Read
