China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump, but activity is reviving after restrictions that kept millions of people at home and sparked pro…
China’s population falls for first time in more than 60 years
Shift marks the start of a long period of population decline as China wrestles with demographic time bombChina’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of population …
China’s population shrinks for the first time since 1961
The country had 1.41175 billion people at at the end of 2022, compared with 1.41260 billion a year earlier, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said. Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China’s one-child policy that it imposed between 1…
China’s population drops for the first time in decades
China was widely expected Tuesday to report its first population decline in decades.
Nations express ‘deep concern’ at Israeli punitive measure
More than 90 countries have expressed “deep concern” at Israel’s punitive measures against the Palestinian people, leadership and civil society following a U.N. request for an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on the legality of Is…
Children hurt eating liquid nitrogen ‘dragon’s breath’ snack in Indonesian Tiktok trend
Health minister warns of dangers of street snack after children suffer stomach burns and food poisoning from chiki ngebul, a candy doused with liquid nitrogenMore than 20 children have been hurt in Indonesia after taking part in a TikTok trend in which…
Jan 6 defendant stabbed in the nose during jail fight over Tucker Carlson show
Department of Justice has charged nearly 1,000 January 6 suspects
Terrifying moment 4-year-old waves loaded pistol on live police reality TV show
‘This is the child with the loaded weapon’
Canadian volunteer medic has died in Ukraine, family says
Grygorii Tsekhmistrenko, a 28-year-old man who lived in B.C. and volunteered as a medic in Ukraine has died, according to family and friends.
Carol Clay may have been accidentally shot when partner wrestled with Greg Lynn at Victorian campsite
Forensic expert tells Melbourne court scenario is possible, while detective confirms she recorded murder accused without his knowledgeFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily…