Giorno: 25 Marzo 2023

Ex-Vietnamese Intern Acquitted in Newborn Abandonment Case in Japan

Read More Japan’s court on Friday acquitted a former Vietnamese technical trainee of abandoning the bodies of newborns she gave birth to at home in 2020, in a case that highlighted the strain pregnant foreign trainees in Japan faced. The Supreme Court overturned the verdicts of Le Thi Thuy Linh, 24, who received a suspended […]

Japan’s Uno Retains World Title to Delight Home Crowd

Read More Gold medallist, Japan’s Shoma Uno poses with medal after winning the men’s free skating alongside silver medallist South Korea’s Junhwan Cha and bronze medallist Ilia Malinin of the U.S., during World Figure Skating Championships, at the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan, on March 25, 2023. (Issei Kato/Reuters) SAITAMA, Japan—Shoma Uno retained his […]

Ineos Grenadier tackles the Scottish Highlands

Read More Tough and rugged: The Ineos Grenadier handled the mud, water and loose rocks of the Scottish Highlands with ease. The Scottish Highlands — a destination I never thought would host a vehicle launch. I was pleasantly surprised by its picturesque scenery, from scenic lakes to towering, snow-capped mountains. That set the tone for […]

Why are South African leaders corrupt?

Read More Corruption is one of the greatest obstacles to South Africa’s growth and development.  Corruption is one of the greatest obstacles to South Africa’s growth and development.  Corruption erodes the trust that the public has in the public sector to act in their best interests. It is a waste of taxpayers’ funds, which could […]

UK’s hunting bill sparks controversy

Read More Target: The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill takes aim at hunters and hunting communities in Africa. Photo: Frank Trimbos/Gallo Images The United Kingdom’s hunting trophies import ban bill pits African conservationists and communities against Western rights groups This article is only available to subscribers. View subscription options If you are already a subscriber, […]

Rishi Sunak outlines ‘immediate justice’ scheme to combat antisocial behaviour

Read More Offenders guilty of crimes such as vandalism will be ordered to start repairing the damage they caused within two days of receiving their punishment, under a government pledge to tackle antisocial behaviour. Victims of crimes will also be given a say over the type of punishment that offenders should face, as will communities, […]

Mississippi tornado: death toll of 25 highest in the state in 21st century

Read More Devastating storms and at least one large tornado which ripped through rural Mississippi on Friday night left 25 people dead in the state, dozens injured and rescue workers hauling people from rubble throughout Saturday, as the state reeled from its highest tornado-related death toll in decades. Severe weather pounded several southern states overnight […]