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.
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.
