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China appears to be building a large laser-ignited fusion research center in the southwestern city of Mianyang, experts at two analytical or...

The Kibichuo town government announced the results of its first blood tests after PFAS were detected at a water purification plant in the to...

The alarming acceleration helps explain why 2023 and 2024 saw unprecedented ocean temperatures — and more extreme storms.

An attack by Aoba in July 2019 at a studio run by the animation powerhouse caused the deaths of 36 people and injured 32 others.

Longtime executive of Fuji TV Hisashi Hieda, who has been dubbed the “emperor” of the broadcaster, was not present at the news conference an...

Trump has reinstated an anti-abortion pact that cuts off U.S. funds to foreign charities that provide or promote abortions.

The 32-year-old forward played just seven times since joining the club in August 2023.

The PGA Tour has said it expects slow play to improve from next year due to smaller fields being introduced for many events.

The experiences of those who rebuilt in Coffey Park and Santa Rosa show the power of collective action, and local government success in stre...

The ruling LDP and Komeito are also negotiating with Nippon Ishin no Kai, who want the government to make school education free for all stud...

The U.S. is fairly unique in offering unconditional birthright citizenship, creating a special enticement for foreign workers.

The unusual support shows that Vanke holds a special place within China’s moribund property sector.

Under the current law, the criteria for applying a charge for dangerous driving, which can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, are...

Authorities pieced together the suspect's movements using security footage and citizen tip-offs, ultimately tracking him down at his apartme...

A year ago, Japan’s biggest brokerage planned to cut about 60 staffers as the firm sought ways to pare expenses across its investment bank.

Remembrance of the Nazis' genocide of Jews and other atrocities has for decades been a central feature of German politics and society as the...

His latest quest started in the Kenyan capital in July and took him through Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.

The group had up to about 1,500 scouts nationwide, and its annual revenue is believed to have reached about ¥5 billion.

Powerful AI software from the Chinese startup indicates its engineers built a competitive model despite U.S. attempts to curtail Beijing's t...

Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a free AI assistant that it says uses less data at a fraction of the cost of incumbent services.

The new treasury secretary will be the chief economic spokesman for President Donald Trump and his sweeping agenda of tax cuts, deregulation...

The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions.

The owner recalled handing out food from his Lawson convenience store following the 1995 earthquake and ensuring it was open for business th...

The officials were fired after the administration concluded they "could not be trusted to faithfully implement the President’s agenda."

In a phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump has stressed the importance of New Delhi buying more American-made security equipment.