Fewer Japanese subscribe to newspapers. Yet they trust print media more
Less than half of households in Japan subscribe to a daily newspaper, a level not seen in about 60 years, according to a media tracking report, signalling further evidence of the decline of print as the favoured news med
Japan’s gyaru crown their slang words of the year
The egg buzzword list offers a snapshot of the slang, social media habits and attitudes shaping a Japanese youth culture.
Right-wing influencer claims Democrats will tank the economy so they can blame Trump
Ben Shapiro pointed to opposition against artificial intelligence infrastructure as proof that Democrats would target an industry ‘responsible for the vast majority of economic growth’
Two children among eight killed in New York building collapse
The property in Brooklyn fell into a neighboring excavation site where construction workers had been preparing foundations for a planned development.
Builder fined $150k after mother and baby injured in wall fall
A South Australian construction company has been fined $150,000 after a 30 tonne wall fell onto a neighbouring house and injured a mother and her baby.
Microsoft begins restoring services as global outage affects Outlook and Teams
Recovery process under way, company says, after nearly 130,000 users worldwide reported access issues Microsoft outage – live updates Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams and other apps were disrupted for thousands of users for
Eli Lilly beats Novo Nordisk to China approval for first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug
China has approved US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill orforglipron, making it the country’s first available oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity as global drug makers seek to tap the country’s massive weigh
Why Japanese firms are shrugging off bilateral tensions, adjusting China sales strategies
Macroeconomic issues are occupying the thoughts of leading Japanese multinationals as they adjust strategies in China, but few say they worry that diplomatic tensions will cost them opportunities in one of their largest
Trump pulls Vance from Iran talks in bet on shaky status quo
U.S. President Donald Trump said he told Vice President JD Vance not to negotiate with Iran and suggested the conflict could end without a deal.
Trump demands Japan triple American troop hosting costs to US$19 billion
The US administration of President Donald Trump has demanded Japan triple its spending on hosting American troops to more than 3 trillion yen (US$19 billion) over five years starting in the 2027 financial year, sources f
Cummins hits out at Khawaja in passionate hour-long press conference
Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins rubbishes Usman Khawaja's ball tampering claims in a long and passionate press conference.
Neither war nor peace in Tigray - is Ethiopia's latest conflict really over?
The army has taken control of most of Tigray's main towns - it is unclear if the TPLF is capable of fighting back.
Advocates warn FIFO standards are slipping on mine sites
Researchers say minimum accommodation standards are dropping on mine sites, despite years of public scrutiny and industry reports.
Iran war live: Trump says Gulf allies urged pause in Iran strikes
Speaking at the White House, Trump says Gulf countries asked him to hold off on further attacks against Iran.
Is Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier worth its US$98,700 a day fuel cost?
Indonesia’s fresh drills this month on its first and only aircraft carrier have refocused attention on the issue of whether the costly, ageing vessel is being put to good strategic use. The KRI Sriwijaya-100, commissione
Yemen’s Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia as UNSC extends sanctions
Saudi-led coalition intercepts flurry of suspected Houthi drones targeting oil and military infrastructure.
Teen missing for six days recounts ordeal from hospital
William, 17, says he sang John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads to keep his spirits up while he desperately hoped to be rescued in Victoria's east.
‘Peruvian pope’ Leo XIV comes home to a country that shaped his life and faith through 'hardship'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Victor Casallo, Director of the Department of Philosophical and Theological Studies at Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University. Can a Pope shaped by Peru's history of political violence,
‘Peruvian pope’ Leo XIV comes home to a country that shaped his life and faith through 'hardship'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Victor Casallo, Director of the Department of Philosophical and Theological Studies at Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University. Can a Pope shaped by Peru's history of political violence,
Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge
Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.
Live: Vic Greens, Labor accuse each other of aiding One Nation in preference stoush
Greens preferences often help Labor MPs get elected, with the party usually putting Labor ahead of the Coalition, but the Greens will now run open tickets in 15 seats. Follow live.
Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon says phone and car tracing questions were for work
Beau Lamarre-Condon is continuing to answer questions after close to a week of cross-examination from the Crown.
Climate-vulnerable nations urge immediate action at UN Cop31 summit
Urgent action is needed to help countries hardest-hit by the effects of climate change, small island leaders said on Thursday at the United Nations climate talks in Turkey, describing global warming as a life-or-death is
Eight killed, including two children, in New York building collapse
Eight people, including two children, were killed when a residential building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Firefighters spent hours searching the rubble overnight before declarin
Why do supercell thunderstorms form and what makes them so dangerous?
More than 80,000 households were left without power after south-east Queensland thunderstorms downed more than 400 powerlines.
Scandal-hit Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits, plunging AI chipmaking giant into turmoil
US lawmakers now want to question him over whether one of his alleged relationships was with a Chinese spy.
Reporter’s notebook: shooting brings home grim reality in the US capital
We were weeks into a three-month assignment reporting from the SCMP bureau in Washington when we heard a shooting just around the corner from our apartment building. From our flat, we often hear trucks going past and lou
Australian footballers will not be charged after hotel incident, police say
Four Sydney Swans players had been under investigation after an alleged sexual assault after a game in Melbourne.
Chinese e-commerce sellers brace for Thai import duties. Will a 30% tariff threaten sales?
A new tariff of up to 30 per cent on e-commerce goods entering Thailand may squeeze Chinese vendors, but intense price competition and their ability to keep costs low are likely to limit its impact, analysts said. Thaila
Chinese cleaner with movie-star looks goes viral, drawing comparisons to top actor Hu Ge
After a 55-year-old Chinese cleaner went viral for his handsome appearance, he said he would continue doing his job with a down-to-earth attitude. Chen Jingfu, a cleaner at a high-end shopping centre in Shenyang, in nort
Par for the cause: Hong Kong Golf Club raises funds, builds community through sports
Members of the Hong Kong Golf Club gathered on the putting green this autumn to take part in two sporting events, both aimed at supporting charitable causes and strengthening community ties. Beyond world-class competitio
The yen is becoming too difficult for some investors to trade
Traditional signals such as interest-rate differentials have become less reliable guides for the currency.
The US has been holding secretive talks with a regime it accused of genocide
The United States has been holding secretive talks with a regime it has accused of genocide, and experts believe it could come down to rare earths.
Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.
Aukus deal is ‘living a lie’: Australia will never get nuclear submarines from US and both sides know it, Bob Carr says
Exclusive: Former Labor foreign affairs minister says $368bn deal has been reduced to a diplomatic joke Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The former Labor foreign affairs minister Bob Carr sa
After Iraq ex-MP’s killing, Lebanon asks Syria to extradite suspects
Longtime Sunni politician and Iran critic was reportedly strangled in Beirut, sparking investigation.
Pope meets abuse victims in Peru, says Church must make ‘amends’
The U.S.-born pope, who also holds Peruvian citizenship, is visiting Peru, where he worked as a missionary and bishop for nearly two decades.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang scandal brings China's spy networks into view
With all eyes on the Nvidia sex scandal, questions are being asked about China's vast and complex spy networks, and just how much influence they have around the world.
Trump already eyeing another war before he leaves office
The remarks came hours after the president ordered Vice President JD Vance to abandon ceasefire negotiations with Tehran and focus instead on investigating alleged fraud in Democratic-led states
Netanyahu and Eisenkot clash over whether Israel should strike Iran again
In a letter this week, Eisenkot told Netanyahu not to make any major national security decisions during the period of political transition.
Beau Lamarre-Condon bought sim card under pseudonym a month before alleged murders, trial hears
Former police officer tells court he was attempting to compile statements about ‘bullying from a certain sergeant’ but was worried about speaking publicly Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau
Why Hong Kong is losing ground in AI data centre race as Malaysia, Singapore advance
From large factory premises in Tseung Kwan O to compact, multilayered industrial buildings in Kwai Chung, data centres are spreading into every corner of Hong Kong. The outlook once appeared promising. Property consultan
Race to Australia's first green steel entering final stages
Companies are racing to build Australia's first low-emissions steel mills as traditional steelmakers grapple with aging infrastructure, cheap imports and the enormous task of decarbonisation.
Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation
Victoria Police say a thorough investigation has concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges over the incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.
Darth Vader lightsaber from iconic duel sells for nearly US$5 million
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold on Thursday for nearly US$5 million in an auction. The lightsaber, which was used in the climactic duel in Cloud
US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following th
US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following th
From Paddington to physics, there's a common thread to Ben Miller's career
An actor, comedian, author and physics enthusiast, Ben Miller is a man of many talents. So, how did the son of English teachers become so obsessed with quantum physics? And how does a comic end up writing a spy thriller?