Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
WorldIn a community center in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds of locals signing up for an unusual weight loss program -- 'Trade Fat for Beef'.
Japan approves additional $4 bln for chipmaker Rapidus
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.
1 dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
WorldMADRID -- At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday.
Jackson family joins fans in Berlin for premiere of Michael Jackson biopic
WorldBERLIN -- Thousands of Michael Jackson fans, many in military jackets or aviator sunglasses inspired by the pop icon's many famous looks, gathered in Berlin on Friday night for the international premiere of the biopic "Michael" starring the singer's nephew.
New Zealand braces for Cyclone Vaianu, North Island evacuations ordered
WorldThousands of New Zealanders were ordered to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the country's North Island braced for Cyclone Vaianu, which authorities warned could cause coastal flooding and landslides.
London clubbers' waning thirst for alcohol forces nightlife industry to get more creative
WorldLONDON - Diminishing demand for late-night drinking and rising operating costs mean London's nightclubs are having to work harder than ever to keep their doors open.
Study to analyze impact of bear appearances on elderly people
WorldAKITA -- A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the daily lives and mental health of elderly residents in Akita Prefecture, which had the largest number of bear attack victims in Japan in fiscal 2025.
Honda to launch Super-ONE compact EV in Japan in May
WorldTOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. said Friday that it will release a new compact electric vehicle model, the Super-ONE, in Japan in late May.
Australian utilities warn data centre demand risks pushing up household bills
WorldSYDNEY - Australian energy and water utilities warn the strain on capacity from a more than A$100 billion ($70 billion) data centre build-out in the country's biggest state could sharply push up household bills.
Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
WorldFor two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting, traveling and grooming in their tropical rainforest abode. But this stable community then fractured and descended into years of deadly violence.
