Over half of LGBTQ teens in Japan considered suicide: survey
WorldTOKYO -- More than half of LGBTQ teens in Japan considered committing suicide over the past year, while some 20 pct attempted to kill themselves, according to a recent survey by a nonprofit organization.
Japan rice price falls below 4,000 yen, 1st since March
WorldTOKYO -- The average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through June 15 stood at 3,920 yen per 5 kilograms, slipping below 4,000 yen for the first time since the week ended March 2, the agriculture ministry said Monday.
Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban
WorldSYDNEY -- Australia's internet watchdog and YouTube exchanged barbs on Tuesday after the regulator urged the government to reverse a planned exemption for the Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform from its world-first teen social media ban.
WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices, memo shows
WorldWASHINGTON -- Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service has been banned from all U.S. House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to all House staff on Monday.
Indonesia races to rescue Brazilian hiker stranded on volcano cliff for four days
WorldJAKARTA -- Emergency responders in Indonesia are struggling to find a Brazilian woman who fell off a cliff while hiking around the country's second highest volcano at the weekend, officials said on Tuesday, as rescue efforts entered a fourth day.
Earth's satellites at risk if asteroid smashes into Moon: study
WorldIf a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens
WorldThailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia to almost all travellers, including tourists and traders, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.
Greece declares emergency on Chios over wildfires
WorldATHENS – Greece put the Mediterranean island of Chios under a state of emergency on Monday because of major fires that have raged since the weekend.
Killer whales spotted grooming each other with seaweed
WorldKiller whales have been caught on video breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other, scientists announced Monday, in what they said is the first evidence of marine mammals making their own tools.
Cow tech startup becomes New Zealand's latest unicorn in $100 million fundraise
WorldAgtech startup Halter has raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, making it one of New Zealand's rare unicorns as it ramps up U.S. expansion of its cattle management platform for dairy farmers.
