For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians
Japan has been gripped by a declining population for decades, but one age group is adding new members and there are more of them than ever.
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Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds
Consumer group says online shops routinely failed to reimburse delivery costs of unwanted purchases or cost of items Leading retailers are breaking the law by failing to...
Sports
Pietersen was the original Bazball – and his return may be just what England need | Barney Ronay
While there’s a statistically significant chance it will all go south, KP’s mentorship could be a throwback to better days At the end of his time as consultant to the England...
Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch who reportedly helped pay for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding?
The businessman has spent the past decade moving through some of Russia’s most politically connected circles Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch at the centre of reports that he...
Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests?
Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the table after four games but, City mitigation aside, several areas need attention Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League, having...
Politics
US military confirms it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday – the first public acknowledgment of...
Sports
Walker stars for Chiefs as Swift & Cruise watch on
New signing Kenneth Walker rushes for 173 yards as the Kansas City Chiefs begin their NFL season with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Sports
Aris still chasing Souttar amid contract dispute - gossip
Aris Thessaloniki reportedly still hope to sign John Souttar despite a contract dispute with Rangers as Colby Donovan and Oli McBurnie are tipped for Scotland call-ups.
World
Jean Nassif swears during Icac evidence and declares ‘no one can make me shut up’
Fugitive property developer beams in from Beirut bedroom to declare ‘I’m not corrupt’ and waves handwritten notes at counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer Follow our Australia news...
AI 'SpongeBob' parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.
Sports
How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early...
Business
Help-to-Buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds
Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year George Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for...
Business
Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales
Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point “In Oxfordshire, recycling centres are filling almost three articulated lorries with...
Politics
Sweden’s far right is down, but not yet out. Left and centre leaders must seize this opportunity | Cas Mudde
The danger is that other parties just channel the far right – and that will make them vulnerable. Better to fully commit to a progressive agenda After the previous Swedish...
World
Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change
In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future Good morning. Back...
Politics
Pauline Hanson says she’s sorry ‘if I offended people’ with Indigenous Australians remarks
One Nation leader had been condemned by figures from across the political spectrum over the newly resurfaced podcast comments Pauline Hanson has made a qualified apology after...
Business
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx said on Tuesday it has decided to cease operations, citing 'prolonged downturn' in the cryptocurrency market and the rising regulatory...
Politics
Muslim region in southern Philippines holds first elections
A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines has held its first elections for a regional parliament following years of delays, moving it closer to self-rule after...