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.
Digital techs revive 'yokai' at Tokyo immersive art event
WorldTOKYO -- An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing 'yokai' supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies.
Ocean temperatures near record high in March
WorldOcean temperatures hit near-record highs for March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday, signalling a likely shift toward El Nino conditions that can amplify heat extremes on an already warming planet.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN
WorldPARIS, France -- The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced on Thursday.
Japan police unveil model crime victim handbook
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency on Thursday unveiled a model of a handbook to be issued to crime victims in an effort to ease their burden.
Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
WorldKUALA LUMPUR -- Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.
Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
WorldA wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued.
Seven & i to postpone US unit IPO
WorldTOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings Co. said Thursday that it will postpone the initial public offering of its U.S. convenience store chain unit, 7-Eleven Inc., until at least fiscal 2027.
Japan to add 17 airports, ports for defense use
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to add 17 airports and ports to its list of designated facilities to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them from peacetime onward as part of efforts to strengthen the country's defenses.
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports
WorldWalt Disney is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many of which will be made in the company's marketing department, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
