Japan successfully retrieves rare earth-rich sediment from seabed
WorldTOKYO -- Japan has successfully retrieved rare earth-rich sediment from the deep seabed, marking a step toward a potential domestic supply of rare earths, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said Monday.
Japan to boost aid for town development using historical resources
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese tourism ministry plans to strengthen financial support for town development efforts by municipalities that utilize historical tourism resources in fiscal 2026, which starts in April.
Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany
WorldBERLIN - Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms on Monday as tens of thousands of public transport workers walked off the job in a strike called by trade union Verdi, shutting down bus and tram services in most cities.
Supply snags, political turmoil undercut aviation growth
WorldSINGAPORE -- Aviation leaders tackled barriers to growth and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the eve of the Singapore Airshow on Monday, while reaffirming pledges to reduce emissions.
Europe's $955 billion recovery fund struggles to transform economy
WorldMADRID/ROME - In olive groves and vineyards dotted across Spain, sensors and drones paid for by Europe's largest recovery fund since the post-war Marshall Plan are gathering soil data to feed into AI models which will help farmers better manage their crops.
'At least 200' feared dead in DR Congo landslide: government
WorldThe Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country's east.
Toxic chemicals permeate the food we eat. Here’s how to design them out
WorldJust over 60 years ago, scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson warned that modern societies were contaminating the ecosystems they depend on with “dangerous and even lethal materials”.
Malaysia seizes $129.9 million in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
WorldSINGAPORE -- Two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers were detained and more than 512 million ringgit ($129.9 million) worth of crude oil seized 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang last week, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said on Saturday.
Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs
WorldLONDON -- Social media claims by clinics promoting testosterone treatment for men to improve their physique and mood are driving large numbers to pay for unnecessary medication that can have serious side effects, doctors say.
Leaders Arsenal end slump with 4-0 romp at Leeds, Liverpool crush Newcastle
WorldLEEDS, England -- Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear as champions Liverpool crushed Newcastle United 4-1.
