Japanese firms tap self-driving to ease local transport woes
WorldTOKYO -- As Japan struggles with a nationwide shortage of drivers, major automakers, leading telecommunications companies and startups are ramping up efforts to introduce autonomous driving on local public bus routes.
Japan to launch mediation office at Foreign Ministry
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government will establish an office within the Foreign Ministry in mid-March to broker peace in countries in conflict, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Monday.
World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices
WorldWASHINGTON, United States -- From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100 days.
Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz
WorldCOPENHAGEN -- Maersk, the major container shipping company, said Sunday it was halting passage through the Suez Canal and the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons.
Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?
WorldLONDON -- Britain is seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban access to social media for under-16s, as well as possible restrictions on gaming platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots.
South Korea's Lee holds summit with Singapore's Wong on AI, tech cooperation
WorldSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday for a summit aimed at expanding cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence and nuclear energy, during a state visit to the city-state.
Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
WorldArsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.
More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader
WorldDUBAI/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON - Israel said it had launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians faced uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli attacks that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East.
Man City move within two points of leaders Arsenal, Liverpool thrash West Ham
WorldMANCHESTER, England - Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks in a Premier League title race that is heating up, pulling within two points of the leaders with a 1-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday.
Bedrooms for sale highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis
WorldMADRID/LONDON -- A Spanish startup is selling bedrooms in flats shared with strangers, a British developer offers mortgages for friends willing to buy together, while stakes in rental properties help some tenants cover their housing costs.
