Japan's Ruling Party Faces Upper House Election Test Over Inflation and Immigration
Voters cast ballots on economy and foreign workers as LDP coalition struggles to maintain stable majority.
TOKYO — Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday in an upper house election widely regarded as a referendum on the government's handling of inflation, wage stagnation and immigration, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party braced for setbacks. The election for half the 248 seats in the House of Councillors...
Trump's Column Renovation Sparks Preservation Review Battle
Historic preservation groups question whether federal oversight requirements were followed as White House exterior work advances.
President Donald Trump's renovation of the White House exterior entrance columns advanced over the weekend, drawing objections from historic preservation...
India Defends E20 Ethanol Mandate as Automakers Cite Engine Damage Risks
The Oil Ministry rejected efficiency concerns, citing billions in sunk investment in ethanol infrastructure.
India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas mounted a fresh defence of its E20 ethanol blending programme on Sunday, warning that abandoning the policy...
Metal Spheres From Space Wash Up on Australian Beaches
Australian Space Agency and CSIRO identify spherical debris as likely fragments from re-entered rocket hardware.
SYDNEY — Scientists at the Australian Space Agency and the CSIRO began analysing several metal spheres found on beaches in Western Australia and South...
West Virginia Cyclospora Cases Surge as Health Officials Expand Outbreak Probe
The state has confirmed additional infections beyond the 47 cases announced July 10, as investigators continue tracing the suspected food source.
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health announced Sunday that its investigation into cyclosporiasis had expanded, with case numbers climbing beyond the 47...
Zverev Seeks First Grand Slam Title in Wimbledon Final
The German second seed will face the Wimbledon champion on Sunday after defeating Arthur Fery in the semi-finals.
LONDON — Alexander Zverev will contest the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, bidding for his first Grand Slam title after defeating home hope Arthur...
Superman Sequel, Fantastic Four Lead Strong July Box Office Weekend
Warner Bros. and Disney's superhero tentpoles drove robust North American cinema turnout, extending Hollywood's summer recovery.
Hollywood's summer blockbuster season showed continued strength on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as superhero and franchise tentpoles drove strong weekend grosses...
Paris Prepares Military Parade as Bastille Day Weekend Celebrations Begin
Crowds gather along the Seine ahead of July 14, with fireworks, garden parties and traditional Bals des Pompiers filling the capital.
PARIS — Parisians and tourists filled the city's boulevards and riverbanks on Sunday as France entered its Bastille Day weekend. Preparations are under way...
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