Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose -- developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.
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English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre
An English village of around 350 people announced Wednesday that a vast majority of residents had voted yes in an "independence referendum" to protest plans to house over 1,200 migrants in a nearby facility.
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Macau holds first closed-door national security trial
Macau was to start its first national security trial behind closed doors on Wednesday, in a case against a former pro-democracy lawmaker charged with subversion.
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Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals
Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals.
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Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US
The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye.
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Brazilian voters the latest to eye Bukele security model with envy
Fed up with witnessing muggings in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood, William Correia formed a volunteer group to patrol the streets and report robberies on social media.
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Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.
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EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance
From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.
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Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls
"Terrified" by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections this weekend under no illusions that the pro-peace candidate stands a chance of victory.
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EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.
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