China-Taiwan Tensions Rise as Beijing Conducts Major Drills
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
A dramatic US weather shift sees spring-like warmth replaced by polar air and snow risk. Meanwhile, Japan battles deadly snow and New Zealand faces severe summer storms.
In an early ITVX release, April Windsor makes a huge confession to Dylan as they uncover the truth about Bear Wolf's fate. Will their daring plan to escape Celia's clutches succeed?
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a Japanese ski resort. The incident in Hokkaido has raised serious safety concerns.
Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Japan is restarting its largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Local residents and experts voice deep concerns over safety and fairness. Read the full story.
A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
Joshua Richards discusses Bear's heartbreaking modern slavery plot in Emmerdale, revealing the character's tragic mindset and the show's mission to highlight a hidden crisis. Read the full interview.
Marine scientists report an unprecedented surge in octopus sightings off England's south coast in 2025, signalling a major ecological shift. Discover the causes and what it means for our seas.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
In Emmerdale's dramatic 18th December episode, Ray Walters defies mother Celia to help Bear Wolf, sparking a potential escape plan. Will Bear make it home for Christmas? Read the latest spoilers.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Canadian researchers document an incredibly rare case of a female polar bear adopting a second cub. The discovery offers new insight into the social bonds of Arctic predators.
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Bear Wolf's life hangs in the balance in Emmerdale after a severe injury. With his true identity known to villains Celia and Ray, will he get medical help or face Anya's tragic fate?
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
Irish police are investigating unidentified drones seen during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin. The incident highlights growing European security concerns.
In a shocking Emmerdale twist, Bear Wolf hands Celia evidence to cover up Ray's crime. Read the full spoilers for this dark farm storyline and what it means for Paddy.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
In a shocking Emmerdale episode, Dylan uncovers the truth about Bear's slavery on Celia's farm, calling the system 'rotten to the core'. Will Ray finally turn against his manipulative adoptive mother?
Our review of the hotly anticipated Paddington The Musical at London's Savoy Theatre. Discover why this heartwarming show is a five-star masterpiece that brings the beloved bear to life.
In a shocking Emmerdale twist, Dylan uncovers Bear Wolf's secret on Celia's farm. Will they team up to bring down the drug operation? Full spoilers here.
In an early ITVX release, Dylan Penders uncovers Bear Wolf's grim fate on Celia Daniels' farm. Will he help Paddy's missing dad? Read the full spoilers.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.