A bear attacks and kills a man in Nagano Prefecture.

A man was discovered dead on a mountain forest route in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, on Saturday morning. The victim had been attacked by a bear earlier in the day.

According to reports from the local media, the police received a phone call on Friday night from the man's friend inform...

Powell of the Fed says that higher interest rates may be necessary, keeping the dollar unchanged.

After Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank may need to hike interest rates further to ensure that inflation is contained, the United States dollar remained unchanged on Friday, putting it on track to finish the week in a strong position. Powell also promised to move &q...

The European Central Bank raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point and predicts that inflation will remain 'too high for too long'

The European Central Bank announced a new quarter-point rate increase on Thursday, bringing its key rate to 3.75 percent.

The most recent action concludes a full year of consecutive rate increases in the euro zone, which the ECB began in July to combat high inflation.

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Generations of music lovers received the heart of Tony Bennett.

Few musicians could surpass Tony Bennett's ability to appeal to all age groups and unite them in awe of his rich, powerful voice.

Oh, also Billy Joel, Bono, k.d. lang, and Aretha Franklin. Not to mention John Legend, Placido Domingo, Judy Garland, Carrie Underwood, etc. Remember not...

BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Mamata over the violence in the West Bengal panchayat elections; TMC responds

The BJP has persisted in demanding on Rahul Gandhi, the head of the Congress, to make a comment regarding the violence that occurred during the West Bengal panchayat election around a week later. The TMC is also being criticized by the BJP for its "misrule" under chief minister Mamata B...

Here are France's top 10 beauty schools.

Want to start your job in fashion in one of the top countries? The French magazine L'Etudiant made a list of France's top 10 fashion schools. The magazine says that Institute Francais de la Mode (IFM), Esmod, and Ensad are the three best.

One of the main reasons they think the s...

Exploiting the benefits of digital transformation while avoiding common obstacles

The shift to digital is high on everyone's list. The most difficult aspect of any change is not determining whether or not to do it; rather, it is figuring out whether or not the transformation is providing distinguishable benefits. It can be difficult for businesses to pinpoint exactly what ...

As a form of retaliation, Germany has expelled the Chadian ambassador.

The foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that in reaction to a similar move by the West African country last week, Berlin has asked Chad's ambassador to Germany to leave the country within 48 hours.

Mariam Ali Moussa, the Chadian ambassador in Berlin, was called in for a meeting to...

Demands on France's healthcare infrastructure continue to rise.

Staff shortages and a dearth of hospital beds are putting a strain on the healthcare system in the United Kingdom. While France has more medical professionals on staff, including many more nurses, the country's healthcare infrastructure remains in crisis.

In order to end what he cal...

Best Picture goes to "Everything," which is everywhere at the Oscars.

The metaphysical multiverse comedy "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" won best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Even though it had nothing to do with Oscars, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's "anarch...

When it comes to oil from Kazakhstan, Germany wants to know how Russia benefits.

Germany has announced that it will not be purchasing any petroleum oil from Russia this year as part of its effort to wean itself off of its former primary energy source. Russian influence over Berlin would be mitigated by an oil agreement with Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan has sent its first ...

A Novel of the Emigre Gets a Fresh Start Thanks to a British author of Serbian descent

Vesna Goldsworthy has moved from Belgrade to London, from writing in Serbian to writing in English, from literary criticism to memoir to poetry, and finally to the book. She has added three works to the genre in question, the most recent being "Iron Curtain: A Love Story" (Norton), whic...

Top 8 most attractive masculine Korean celebrities

Numerous contemporary sectors, from music and film to fashion and beauty, have felt the extraordinary influence of Korean celebrities. As more and more foreign companies compete for endorsement deals with the biggest names in K-pop and K-drama, the rest of the world is beginning to take notice of...

Three Korean films will be screened at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival.

Three Korean films have been invited to the 73rd Berlin Film Festival, which begins Thursday and runs through February 26.

The festival chose "In Water" by Hong Sang-soo to compete in the newly established Encounters sidebar competition category. It's the 62-year-old filmm...

After a COVID hiatus, Belgian Carnival Town Celebrates Once More.

Beatrice and Karl Kersten don't have time to waste on a beautiful winter morning announcing a dazzling Mardi Gras. The pair hunches over their sewing machines in their heated workshop, which is filled with family photos. They are busy putting the finishing touches on the beautiful lace detail...

Blacklane has received a series F investment from Mercedes-Benz in an effort to expand the availability of luxury chauffeured transportation using electric vehicles.

Berlin-based Blacklane, which offers a variety of chauffeur services, has received series F funding from a consortium led by Mercedes-Benz Mobility, an existing investor, and Gargash Group, a holding firm located in the United Arab Emirates. Blacklane has only confirmed an investment in the "...

The Golden Globe for best foreign language picture went to the German film "In the Fade"

The picture bested competition that included the Palme d'Or winner at Cannes, the Swedish black comedy "The Square," and the true story of a Cambodian child soldier, "First They Killed My Father," directed by Angelina Jolie. Diane Kruger makes her acting debut in her nativ...

Both Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will give keynote addresses at the 25th annual Bengaluru Tech Summit

The 25th edition of Asia's largest Tech Event, "Bengaluru Tech Summit," will kick off on November 16 with keynote speeches from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Taking place in person from November 16-18, this flagship event is being co-hosted by th...

When it comes to the international runway scene, Indian beauty Avanti Nagrath is on the fast track to stardom

Envision yourself as a young, aspiring model from Delhi, arriving in Milan for the very first time. You may be a little lost as you make your way through the vast, luxurious Versace offices. You've just beaten off seventy other aspiring models and been given the green light from five gatekeep...

At CES, L'Oréal presents its newest line of ground breaking beauty products

At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), L'Oréal revealed two new technology prototypes to "increase access to beauty express," including the first handheld computerized make-up applicator and a smart eyebrow make-up applicator. L'Oréal believes that div...