Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
WorldSYDNEY -- An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country's east coast.
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
WorldZIGONG, China -- In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale.
Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
WorldJAKARTA -- Seven people have died and 82 are missing after a landslide hit in Indonesia's West Java province, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, amid reports of heavy rain in the area.
BTS fans scramble for tickets as K-pop stars launch first tour since military service
WorldSEOUL -- Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS is set to embark on a global concert tour in April, marking its first new album release in more than three years, and on Thursday fans rushed to secure tickets for the tour's opening shows.
Survivors unlikely in New Zealand landslide, police say
WorldSYDNEY -- There will probably be no survivors of a landslide in New Zealand that hit a busy campground on the country's North Island, New Zealand police said on Saturday after human remains were found overnight.
'Free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest building postponed due to weather
WorldTAIPEI -- Poor weather on Saturday forced U.S. climber Alex Honnold to postpone his "free solo" rope and harness-free ascent of the outside of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper, one of the world's tallest buildings.
Spain's deadly rail accidents prompt maintenance investment debate
WorldMADRID -- A series of accidents in one week on Spain's railways, including one of the deadliest in Europe, has left the country reeling and put the spotlight on whether investment to maintain the network is keeping pace with surging passenger demand.
Players, fans brace for extreme heat at Australian Open
WorldMELBOURNE -- Players sweated under a blazing sun and fans lathered themselves with sunscreen at the Australian Open on Saturday as temperatures rose toward an expected 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) at Melbourne Park.
Japan plans stricter rules to address foreigner-linked issues
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted a package of measures Friday to address problems related to foreign nationals, including planned stricter rules on their acquisitions of Japanese land and nationality.
Japan to accept up to 1.23 million foreign workers through FY 2028
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government said Friday that it will accept up 1,231,900 foreign workers for five years through the end of fiscal 2028 under specified skilled worker residency and skill development programs.
