Honda to cease automobile sales in S.Korea at end of 2026
WorldTOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. has said it will terminate its automobile sales in South Korea at the end of this year.
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
WorldOSLO - Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification.
Karst plateau in western Japan named UNESCO Global Geopark
WorldTOKYO -- Mine-Akiyoshidai, a karst plateau in western Japan, has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Japan passport fees going down to 9,000 yen in July
WorldTOKYO -- Starting July, Japan will lower application fees for 10-year passports to around 9,000 yen.
Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source
WorldMeta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatigues
WorldHANOVER -- Defence and security-related firms for the first time have their own section at the world's top industrial fair in Hanover this week -- a sign of the times as Germany embarks on a massive rearmament drive.
Struggling Nike will cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push
WorldNike said on Thursday it is laying off about 1,400 people to streamline workflows, as the struggling sportswear company fights through a years-long sales slump.
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
WorldThe suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
Greece to be overtaken by Italy as euro zone's most indebted country in 2026, sources say
WorldATHENS/ ROME -- Greece will no longer be the euro zone's most indebted country by the end of this year, with its public debt set to fall below Italy's, according to sources and data from Italy's new budget plan.
Mass poisoning suspected as 18 wolves die in Italian national park
WorldROME - Italian authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 18 wolves and several other wild animals found in recent days in a national park, in what conservation groups say is one of the worst attacks on wildlife in Italy.
