Naoki Hyakuta, founder of the Conservative Party of Japan, also angered many when he proposed uterus removal for women at the age of 30.

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’ was criticised for employing tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

Magistrate says pair ‘disrespectful’ of the dead, adding their actions had obstructed further investigations into possible illegal abortions.

Diplomats and experts urge Brussels and Beijing to prepare for global turning point by healing differences and improving ties.

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the reaction to the US election result and what to expect from the president-elect.

Social standing questionnaire for secondary school students posed by intern educator sparks mainland social media storm.

Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been selling to Vietnam for at least two years. Temu began allowing users in the country to shop last month.

Tom Homan to oversee what Donald Trump has pledged will be the largest deportation operation in US history.

China’s export container freight index for shipments for US east and west coast routes stabilised and rebounded at the start of November.

The latest case involves a first-year student who required hospital treatment for fractures to ribs and spine after being beaten by a senior.