Japan promises 'bold and speedy' response to Trump’s surprise 24% tariffs

The duty rate for Japanese products is the "worst among the scenarios that had been imagined" by the market.

Shohei Ohtani hits walk-off homer as unbeaten Dodgers make history

The Dodgers became the first defending champion to open a season 8-0.

With U.S. absent, China steps in for earthquake-hit Myanmar

The American absence shows how U.S. President Donald Trump's moves to slash the size of the government has hobbled its ability to act during disasters.

14 years on: Teen from Tokyo begins fishing career in Fukushima

Teruki Hara remains initially discovered his love for fishing in the prefecture as a child.

Japan to revise nuclear disaster response guidelines

Under current guidelines, the shelter-in-place period after a nuclear disaster and the timing of its lifting are not specified.

Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series prepares for first event

The circuit gets under way in Kingston on Friday.

Half of college students in Japan worry about living costs

Some students have said they refrain from buying things more often than they have previously.

Conservatives drop candidate from Toronto riding

A Conservative party candidate is out of the running after engaging with a comment on social media that suggested that some people should be deported to India and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "take care" of them.

LIV Golf stars look ahead to Masters

"It's almost a religious experience every time you set foot on Augusta National," said Phil Mickelson.

Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., to be down for 2 weeks as auto tariffs kick in

The Windsor Assembly Plant will be down with workers off the job for the next two weeks, Unifor Local 444 announced  Wednesday evening. 

NHL commissioner says U.S.-Canada tensions could impact league

U.S. President Donald Trump, since returning to the White House in January, has announced and delayed tariffs on Canada.

Syria says deadly Israeli strikes a 'blatant violation'

Syrian state media said the strikes hit close to a defense research center in Damascus, among other sites, while a war monitor reported four dead.

SMBC and Fujitsu to partner on AI-driven forecasting services

The move would be a rare instance of a Japanese bank allowing another company access to sensitive customer data.

Seiya Suzuki hits two homers to help Cubs complete rout of A's

Suzuki hit three of Chicago's homers in the series.

Body found in Oxnard believed to be that of missing 13-year-old, police say

Law enforcement found a body in Oxnard that matches the description of a 13-year-old boy who failed to return home from a trip to Lancaster, police say.

Body found in Oxnard believed to be that of missing 13-year-old from the Valley, police say

Law enforcement found a body in Oxnard that matches the description of a 13-year-old boy who failed to return home to the San Fernando Valley from a trip to Lancaster, police say.

Sunny, warm weekend is around the corner but first, more rain

Rain is in the forecast for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Thursday before temperatures warm up for the weekend.

Sunny, warm weekend is around the corner but first, L.A. will get more rain

Rain is in the forecast for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Thursday before temperatures warm up for the weekend.

Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy

They will sap yet more vigor from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge.

Japan eyes stricter Diet oversight of active cyberdefense

If the ruling and opposition sides agree, a revised bill on the issue will be submitted as early as Friday.

A 9-year-old dies hours after dental surgery. The cause of death is under investigation

San Diego police officials are investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl who died hours after undergoing dental surgery under anesthesia.

For incoming first graders, a major hurdle awaits Japanese squat toilets

According to one survey by the education ministry, roughly 1 in 4 students said they were unable to use the traditional toilets.

North Korean IT warriors push to infiltrate European firms

North Korean IT workers have historically focused on infiltrating companies in the U.S.

San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city's drug overdose crisis requires a bolder approach to getting illicit drug users off the streets and into treatment.

Japan’s stocks slump on Trump’s 24% tariffs and stronger yen

The Topix Index fell 4% to 2,544.41 as of 9:12 a.m. Tokyo time, while the blue-chip Nikkei declined 4.1% to 34,281.76.

‘Unreachable’: An attractive but half-baked fantasy

The combined talents of Suzu Hirose, Hana Sugimoto and Kaya Kiyohara can’t save this flimsy fantasy drama.

Ticket scams, treacherous cliffs: Officials warn of danger at 'Deltopia' spring break rager

Officials warn of ticket scams, steep cliffs and drug overdoses at Deltopia — SoCal's massive unsanctioned spring break party

At summit, NATO eyes growing industrial collaboration with Asian partners

The summit comes as the military alliance seeks to step up ties with its Indo-Pacific partners.

Haruki Murakami TV adaptation revisits 30 years of watershed moments

NHK's new four-episode miniseries, “After the Quake,” probes the ripple effects of past major disasters across Japanese society.

DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software

National security professionals were largely split on how seriously to take 33-year-old Christopher Stanley's past.

Norman C. Miller, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, dies at age 90

Norman Miller, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who headed national coverage at the Los Angeles Times, died at the age of 90.

Israel ‘carving’ new corridor in south Gaza, Netanyahu says

As mediators try to cobble together another ceasefire and hostage-release deal, Israel has been carrying out attacks with a new threat to seize land.

Myanmar junta declares quake ceasefire as survivors plead for aid

The shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday flattened buildings across Myanmar, killing nearly 3,000 people and making thousands more homeless.

Officer Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boy Who Had Pellet Gun

The New York attorney general, Letitia James, said the evidence in the shooting of Nyah Mway, 13, last year would be unlikely to persuade a jury to convict the officer.

Trump unveils 10% global tariff, with Japan levy set at 24%

The higher "reciprocal” rates are based on a government tally of the levies and nontariff barriers those countries impose on U.S. goods.

Shingles vaccine tied to fewer dementia diagnoses, study in Wales suggests

A new study out of Wales has found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years than those who did not receive the vaccine.

Trashy Lingerie co-owner allegedly shoots and kills brother to save their mother in violent attack

One of the owners of Trashy Lingerie, a Los Angeles lingerie and costume boutique, allegedly shot and killed his younger brother in order to save their mother.

Excerpts From Judge Dale Ho’s Order Dropping Charges Against Eric Adams

Although he granted the federal government’s request to drop the case, the judge harshly criticized its reasoning in seeking the dismissal.

Lawndale resident threatened to shoot Metro crew members, authorities say

A Lawndale resident was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot crew members on a Metro project in his neighborhood.

Quebec coroner says poor planning, lack of training contributed to deaths of firefighters

A coroner's report has concluded that the deaths of two part-time firefighters in Saint-Urbain, in the Charlevoix region, were a result of a chain of factors, including insufficient emergency planning, a lack of training and inadequate equipment for aquatic interventions.

A Deadly Crash Puts a Spotlight on New York’s Worst Drivers

The city has long grappled with traffic fatalities. Officials and residents are now asking what more can be done after a fatal crash that killed a woman and two of her children.

N.Y.U. Langone Cancels Doctor’s Speech, Citing Anti-Government Tone

Dr. Joanne Liu, an N.Y.U. graduate, said the cancellation of her presentation on humanitarian crises was a sign of the climate of fear at U.S. universities.

The Retro NYC Subway Map Design Nerds Love Makes a Comeback

The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

Mother and daughter killed in drive-by shooting in Compton

Investigators said the victims were in a car stopped at a light when a second vehicle pulled up next to them and someone opened fire. The shooter escaped.

Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Dept.

Judge Dale E. Ho refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating charges against the mayor. But he acknowledged the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.

Adams Praises Kash Patel’s Book, Doubling Down on Trump Alliance

In the mayor’s first comments after a judge ordered corruption charges against him dropped, he urged New Yorkers to read a book by the Trump administration’s F.B.I. director.

Eric Adams’s Charges Were Dropped, but His Re-Election Chances Remain Dim

Even with the dismissal of a five-count federal corruption indictment, Mayor Eric Adams faces an uncertain future.

Little Island Welcomes an Ambitious Sophomore Season

The summer lineup will include eight premieres, including new works by Suzan-Lori Parks, Whitney White and Bobbi Jene Smith.

Meet Sunny and Gizmo, Big Bear's newest bald eagle residents

Friends of Big Bear Valley have announced the names for the mountain's two newest bald eagles — Sunny and Gizmo.

NYC’s First New Subway Map in Decades Looks Mighty Familiar

The redesigned map, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

Poilievre lays out his plan to deal with Trump and help Canada weather the tariff storm

On the day U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to hit Canada with a slate of new tariffs that could torpedo cross-border trade, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his plan to take on the Americans and help this country get through what's expected to be a tumultuous economic period.

Granddaughters of a Paul Weiss Patriarch Deplore the Firm’s Trump Deal

The law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, capitulated to the president’s threats. The descendants of the man who wrote its high-minded principles told Mr. Karp that he had betrayed them.

After botched fire evacuations, L.A. County considers disaster registry for elderly, disabled

A Times analysis found that the median age of those killed in Eaton fire was 77, and at least a third of them suffered impairments that could affect their mobility.

Nintendo to launch the Switch 2 on June 5

The gaming giant's newest console will retail for ¥49,980 for its Japanese-only version and ¥69,980 for multilingual and multiregion support.

Charges Dropped Against Adams, but Re-Election Chances Remain Dim

Even with the dismissal of a five-count federal corruption indictment, Mayor Eric Adams faces an uncertain future.

Netanyahu to meet Orbán in Hungary. How is he getting around his international arrest warrant?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in Hungary's capital on Wednesday to meet with the country's prime minister, despite an international arrest warrant for the Israeli leader over the war in the Gaza Strip.

Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey

Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.

Nintendo Switch 2 to feature interactive chat, screen sharing

Nintendo has announced a launch date for its long-awaited sequel to the Switch gaming console: the Switch 2 will arrive on June 5, bringing with it new features such as interactive chat and screen-share functions to connect gamers but also a steeper price tag. 

Nintendo Switch 2 to feature interactive chat, screen-sharing

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screen-share functions to connect gamers.

Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Department

The judge, Dale E. Ho, refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. But his decision recognized the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.

Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Says U.S. Cannot Use Charges as Leverage

The judge, Dale E. Ho, refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. But his decision recognized the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.

Ottawa terror propagandist 'Dark Foreigner' found guilty on all counts of terrorism-related charges

An Ottawa man accused of trying to sow hate and fear by helping create racist recruitment videos and other propaganda for a now defunct far-right international neo-Nazi terrorist group has been found guilty on all charges.

‘Finally Some Fire’: Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech Hits a Nerve at Home

Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.

Judge restores funds for lawyers representing children in immigration court

A federal judge temporarily reinstated a program providing lawyers for 26,000 children. Nonprofits representing the children had already begun laying off staff.

A Nail Art Neophyte Sits Down With a Manicurist

I didn’t know a topcoat from a base coat. But writing about an unfamiliar subject made me a better reporter.

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner to replace the departing Randy Ambrosie.

China ends two days of military drills with simulated strikes on Taiwan ports, energy sites

The large-scale exercises prompted scathing criticism from the U.S. that China was fueling tensions in the region.

China ends two days of military drills with simulated strikes on Taiwan ports and energy sites

The large-scale exercises prompted scathing criticism from the U.S. that China was fueling tensions in the region.

Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor

Xavier Becerra, who previously served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Rogers Communications and NHL announce 12-year, $11-billion rights deal

Rogers Communications Inc. and the National Hockey League have announced a new 12-year agreement valued at $11 billion for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada.

Israeli troops seize more land in Gaza as mass evacuations of Palestinians continue

Israel to expand Gaza military operation with large-scale evacuations as latest strikes kill 60

Israel to expand Gaza military operation with large-scale evacuations

AI may be coming for anime, but Hayao Miyazaki is irreplaceable, son says

Goro Miyazaki says that though nothing can replicate the depth of his father's work, new technology brings "great potential for unexpected talent to emerge."

Heavy rainfall and more freezing rain in forecast for Toronto area and surrounding areas

Freezing rain, ice pellets and heavy rainfall are in the forecast for the Greater Toronto Area and other parts of southwestern Ontario Wednesday, Environment Canada says, as a second spring storm hits the region in less than a week and threatens to cause more power outages.

Heavy rainfall and more freezing rain hits Toronto and surrounding areas

A messy mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and heavy rainfall hit much of the Greater Toronto Area Wednesday, as a second spring storm hits the region in less than a week and threatens to cause more power outages. 

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains measures 96% of average. It's the third straight year the state has had near-average or above-average amounts of snow.

Rick Caruso's Palisades Village mall, saved by private firefighters, eyes early 2026 reopening

Caruso's 25,000-square-foot shopping center and its 42 businesses were largely unscathed in the Palisades fire. Many structures around it burned to the ground.

Caruso's Palisades Village mall, saved by private firefighters, eyes early 2026 reopening

Rick Caruso's 25,000-square-foot shopping center and its 42 businesses were largely unscathed in the Palisades fire. Many structures around it burned to the ground.

His mother was killed before his eyes. Now a young boy struggles to rejoin his family

As tensions rise over immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, a family is struggling to reunite an orphaned Mexican boy with his brother and sister in California.

'I want to be remembered.' Death row inmate puts San Quentin journals, art up for sale at $80,000

The collection up for sale includes journals and cookbooks that inmate Albert Jones has written from death row. The bookseller representing him says it offers a rare glimpse into life on one of America's most notorious cell blocks.

'I want to be remembered.' Death row inmate auctions his San Quentin journals, art for $80,000

The collection to be auctioned includes journals and cookbooks that inmate Albert Jones has written from death row. The bookseller representing him says it offers a rare glimpse into life on one of America's most notorious cell blocks.

A federal judge is demanding a fix for L.A.'s broken homelessness system. Is receivership his next step?

A federal judge berated Los Angeles elected officials over the lack of accountability and transparency in how they have spent billions on homelessness, but he was skeptical when pressed to place the city's homelessness programs under receivership.

Convicted rapist spray-painted swastikas in Ventura while on parole, police say

A convicted rapist spray-painted swastikas in Ventura, then documented the hate crimes on social media to sow fear, police say.

Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York

This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.

At a Hip-Hop Landmark, a Fight Over Sidewalk Shed Art

Are the images on the shed at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx art, or are they advertising?

From Hasidic Brooklyn to Off Broadway: The Life of a Trans Rabbi

After disavowing her strict religious upbringing, Abby Stein came out as transgender. She is now the subject of a new play by New York Theater Workshop.

5 Train Stations Where You Can Get a Great Meal

We found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can eat well before or after their journeys.

Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing

It has become one of the most common approaches to reducing chronic homelessness for Americans with mental illness and addiction.

How a device called an exoskeleton is helping one N.B. man get back on his feet

The exoskeleton is a battery-operated, wearable device that gives patients with minimal movement in their legs the ability to walk.

Myanmar's deadly earthquake brings diplomatic payoff for junta chief

The disaster opens up diplomatic channels closed to the junta for four years after it ousted an elected government in 2021 to unleash a brutal civil war.

U.S. tourist arrested after bringing a handgun into Japan

The man has said the gun was for self-defense and that he had packed the firearm by mistake.

Cory Booker condemns Trump’s policies in longest senate speech on record

Cheers broke out in the chamber when the senator passed Strom Thurmond's record for longest speech.

'Give me a break': Trump tariffs threaten Japan auto sector

The 5.6 million people employed directly or indirectly in the auto sector are now fearful about their future.

Retailer Aeon to sell Japan-U.S. blended rice

Under the name "Nisui no Takumi," the blended rice will be sold from around April 10 at some 2,000 stores across Japan except the Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.

Red Bull and Racing Bulls display unity in Tokyo ahead of grand prix

Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda has moved up to replace Liam Lawson, who was demoted to the junior team.

The consumer carbon tax is gone. How will that affect Canada's emissions?

What cutting the consumer carbon tax means for Canada's emissions

Creator and star of You're My Hero portrays the comical side of living with a disability

Sean Towgood says he created the Canadian comedy series You’re My Hero with the intention to show the audience a more complete picture of people living with disabilities. He spoke to Brent Bambury, host of CBC Radio’s Day 6 about the journey to Season 2.

Agnes Benn's death and the hidden history of Birtle residential school's predatory principal

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard very little about Agnes Benn, a teen girl who died near a Manitoba residential school in 1930, and the multiple sex abuse charges faced by the school's principal, Henry Currie.