The woman promoting the UK Potteries region in Japan

Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister’s resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson

One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project

A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.

Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time

The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian's third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list

Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats

The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.

Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces

Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.

Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike

Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms

Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city’s mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.