Japan births hit 10-year low amid ongoing decline
Japan recorded 705,809 births in 2025, marking a 2.1% decline from 2024 and the 10th consecutive year of falling births, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health.
Japan recorded 705,809 births in 2025, marking a 2.1% decline from 2024 and the 10th consecutive year of falling births, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health.
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday defended 18 former Marines who testified as alleged bagmen for resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, saying their revelations highlight concerns about the Philippines’ engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Dozens of partially constructed homes sit abandoned about 40 miles northwest of Austin, with some near completion and others reduced to concrete foundations. Work on the sites appears to have stalled for months.
Landmarks across East Austin are highlighted in a newly updated statewide guide released this February by the Texas Historical Commission, showcasing sites important to Black history and cultural preservation.
The Dallas City Council approved a Fair Park Funding and Development Agreement with Fair Park First to design, fundraise, and construct a new Community Park at Fair Park, marking a key step in revitalizing the historic South Dallas area.
Children At Risk, the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, and Family Service Association of San Antonio released a 2026 report Wednesday in San Antonio that examines child mental health, nutrition and kindergarten readiness in Bexar County, where more than 500,000 residents are under 18.
A Los Angeles County grand jury is investigating Houston-born alt-pop singer d4vd in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was discovered last year inside a Tesla registered to him, according to court documents.
The Texas Education Agency received final approval Wednesday for roughly 4,200 corrections and updates to its Bluebonnet Learning elementary and secondary curriculum.
Russia says it has set no deadline for a Ukraine ceasefire as U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold talks on peace options. Russian forces continue drone and missile strikes during the discussions. Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a rapid negotiated deal to end large-scale fighting. Officials in Washington and Kyiv explore security and political conditions for any future agreement while Moscow signals it will not be rushed. International observers track ongoing attacks, humanitarian needs, and debates over military aid and long-term support for Ukraine.
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s retention of classified records at Mar-a-Lago were fired on Wednesday, according to multiple sources. The dismissals affected agents and support personnel tied to the high-profile documents case. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the reasons for the firings, and the FBI and Justice Department have declined to comment on the personnel moves or their potential impact on the ongoing handling of Trump-related investigations.