Japan's female suicide crisis
The country, which has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, recorded2,153 such incidents for the month of October, marking the fourth month in a row that the figure has increased. Read more...
Protests take place across France against proposed security law
Demonstrations are taking place across France against the country's proposed "global security" law and its flagship measure, which plans to restrict the filming of police officers. Read more...
U.S. Economy Stumbles as the Coronavirus Spreads Widely
Claims for new unemployment benefits and other data suggest that the recent increase in infections is threatening the economic recovery. Read more...
The world's largest wetlands are on fire. That's a disaster for all of us
The world watched California and the Amazon go up in flames this year, but the largest tropical wetland on earth has been ablaze for months. Read more...
'I'm done with being shy.' Osaka on overcoming her crippling shyness
Two grand slam titles and a rapid rise to the top of world tennis was a head-spinning ascent for Naomi Osaka. Read more...
Biden Expected to Name Top Economic Officials This Week
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is expected to nominate Neera Tanden, a divisive figure within the Democratic Party, to lead the budget office. He also named an all-female communications staff. Read more...
Steve Ojomoh was an England rugby star... so why DID he have a stroke at 48?
As a former England rugby player and aged just 48, Steve Ojomoh might have seemed an unlikely candidate for a stroke. Indeed, he thought he was perfectly fit and healthy. Read more...
Exclusive for MoS readers Discover Venice on a river cruise with culinary legend Prue Leith
You'll go to the Rialto food market with Prue and enjoy a cooking demonstration, exclusive talk and gala dinner with her aboard this seven-night luxury Uniworld cruise. Read more...
Edward P. Lazear, Economist and Presidential Adviser, Dies at 72
He was a widely respected labor economist at Stanford who led President George W. Bushs economic council during the financial crisis. Read more...
Pixacao is native to Brazil and similar in method to tagging. It's characterised by distinctive large letters painted in a cryptic style
The first thing I notice wandering through Sao Paulo is the lack of advertising. There are no billboards, outdoor video screens or ads on buses. Instead I fi... Read more...
How Not to Overspend This Black Friday
Have a list, a budget and some patience. Read more...
Sexual health warning for middle-aged Infections 'are on the rise among those in their 40s and 50s'
Consultations for the infections among those aged 45 to 64 in England soared from 287,000 in 2015 to 336,000 last year. Read more...
London Irish owner Mick Crossan relishing return home ahead of first game at Brentford stadium
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON The Exiles will begin their new era at the Brentford Community Stadium - which they are sharing with the football team - against Leicester Tigers on Sunday. Read more...
2020 N.B.A. Free Agency Updates Trades and Signings
The Bucks are trying to satisfy Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Warriors are scrambling and the Rockets are dealing with two unhappy stars. Read more...
Police shoot man who got out of dumpster and ran toward them
An investigation is under way after a St. Paul, Minnesota, police officer shot a man who had been hiding in a dumpster near a funeral home, authorities said. Read more...
Stargazers gather across the US as the spectacular Beaver Moon coincides with a lunar eclipse
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon or the Frost Moon, entered a penumbral lunar eclipse in the early hours of Monday EST. Read more...
The N.B.A. Slam Dunk Champion Cashes In
Derrick Jones Jr. took The New York Times behind the scenes of his free agency to reveal all of the nerves, contemplation and, ultimately, joy. Read more...
Two remote-control cars will compete in the first-ever contest on the MOON in 2021
Moon Mark, an entertainment and education company, is sponsoring the race that will see teams of students compete to design and drive one of two racers. Read more...
Jennifer Psaki to Be Press Secretary as Biden Names All-Female Communications Team
Ms. Psaki, who served in prominent communications roles in the Obama administration, said she saw her job as trying to rebuild trust. Read more...
A Badly Timed Disruption for Wine Sales in the New York Area
A storm last week damaged a North Jersey warehouse, impeding deliveries to stores during a busy holiday season. Read more...