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Dave Graham
Swiss voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday as the country votes on an anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population and another referendum on restricting access to conscientious objection to military service.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2026
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million
The unprecedented scheme to dictate population levels by law sits alongside burgeoning efforts by the ?political right in Europe to set tougher curbs on immigration.
Dubbing its 56th edition "A Spirit of Dialogue," the World Economic Forum's leaders say that given the current uncertainty, getting together to map out a way forward in business and politics is crucial.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 14, 2026
Davos begins new era grappling with global order shaken by Trump
The World Economic Forum¡¯s leaders say that given the current uncertainty, getting together to map out a way forward in business and politics is crucial.
A few remaining houses are seen after a massive rock and ice slide covered most of the village of Blatten, Switzerland, on Thursday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
May 30, 2025
Swiss residents in shock after glacier debris buries village
Scientists suspect the deluge is a dramatic example of climate change¡¯s impact on the Alps.
Herbert Kickl, the head of Austria's Freedom Party (FPO) speaks as vote projections show that the party won the general election, in Vienna on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 30, 2024
Far right wins Austria election, boosting European right-wing surge
The Freedom Party led by the polarizing Herbert Kickl won 28.8% of the vote, ahead of Chancellor Karl Nehammer¡¯s ruling conservative Austrian People¡¯s Party¡¯s 26.3%.
¡®Customer harassment¡¯ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
A "customer harassment" prevention awareness poster at the entrance of an Aoki Super supermarket in Aichi Prefecture
Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Tokyo area
Seismic intensity information about Tuesday evenning's earthquake
Five fall ill from E. coli outbreak at Nagoya Costco store
At least five people, including a child in serious condition, fell ill after eating ¡°high rollers¡± deli wraps sold a Costco store in Nagoya, according to media reports.
Chinese bombers put Japan¡¯s defense strategy in jeopardy, report finds
Chinese H-6N bombers fly in formation during a rehearsal in Beijing last August, ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka's influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.
In Tokyo¡¯s Mitaka, a search for traces of Osamu Dazai
Cafe Phosphorescence, owned by Osamu Dazai fan Miyuki Daba, is located about 15 minutes away from where the novelist used to live.
How Kojima made a destination out of denim
Across Kojima, production facilities handle different stages of denim-making, from sewing and washing to finishing and quality control.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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