World's oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia
WorldA red stencil of a hand pressed against the wall of an Indonesian cave is the oldest rock art ever discovered, scientists said Wednesday, and sheds light on how humans first migrated to Australia.
Japan has tough road ahead to achieve 60-million-visitor goal
WorldJapan still needs to overcome mounting challenges to achieving its goal of 60 million annual visitors by 2030, although the number of inbound tourists topped 40 million for the first time ever last year with their consumption growing to around 9.5 trillion yen.
Thai woman arrested in Japan for smuggling 'zombie cigarettes'
WorldOSAKA -- A 31-year-old Thai woman has been arrested by Japanese police for allegedly smuggling etomidate, known as 'zombie cigarettes,' in a suitcase.
Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
WorldThe gunman charged with killing Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world.
Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days
WorldBARCELONA -- A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days.
Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN
WorldMADRID -- Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.
Indonesia revokes 28 firms' permits, says violations worsened flood impact
WorldJAKARTA -- Indonesia has revoked the permits of 28 companies over violation of environmental rules that exacerbated the impact of floods in Northern Sumatra, a presidential spokesperson told a press conference on Tuesday.
Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in epic Champions League upset
WorldManchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history.
UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'
WorldPARIS -- The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday.
Tokyo police arrest man over sexual deepfakes of celebrities
WorldTOKYO -- Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of female celebrities and posting them on the internet.
