Japan has sent a large force of 1, 400 firefighters and 100 Self‑Defense Force members to fight blazes that have been raging for five days on the northern coast. The flames now cover 1, 373 hectares and are spreading because of dry conditions and strong winds. The fire threatens the town of Otsuchi
Canada’s government now reports a larger shortfall for the first eleven months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, with expenses outpacing income by C$25. 55 billion – an increase from the C$19. 27 billion recorded in the same span last year. The rise comes mainly from a 2. 1 percent jump in program spen
Japan’s government is stepping up its game against digital threats after warnings that a new artificial intelligence tool could expose major gaps in financial security. Finance officials worry that AI like Mythos might find and exploit weaknesses in banking systems faster than humans can fix them. W
Brazil has suddenly blocked popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, raising questions about why these sites got caught in the crosshairs. The government claims they were violating betting laws passed by Congress, but critics wonder if the crackdown is really about protecting traders—o
Brazil’s competition watchdog is digging deeper into whether Google unfairly benefits from news articles in its search results. The regulator, known as CADE, decided to reopen an old case that started in 2019. Back then, they looked at how Google collects and displays news snippets without always co
France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar
Japan has changed its rules about selling weapons, a move that could change the country’s role in global arms trade. The new policy removes limits on many types of equipment, such as warships and missiles. This shift signals a break from the strict pacifist stance that has guided Japan after W
Japan has long worried about very young mothers and their risks for child abuse. But what about women in their early 20s who become first-time moms? A new study flips the focus by comparing two groups: those under 26 and those 26 or older. Most past research zeroed in on teens, leaving a gap for wom
Japan and the United States have decided to increase their discussions about currency values following a meeting between their top finance officials. This move comes as both countries watch the Japanese yen hover near a key level that triggered past currency interventions. Japan’s finance minister p
Brazil’s past under military rule wasn’t just about soldiers in the streets—it was also about scientists, teachers, and artists whose work threatened those in power. The government didn’t just disagree with their ideas; it tried to erase them. Fast forward to today, and similar battles play out glob
