Life

Japan posts record decline in population
Country records drop of nearly 0.9 million compared to a year earlier
Japan posts record decline in population
Country records drop of nearly 0.9 million compared to a year earlier

1st ever filmmaking-oriented airport opens in Russia's city of Vologda
Vologda Airport underwent renovations to become country’s first filmmaking-oriented airport, with interiors stylized to reflect Soviet era

Little Omer returns to Syria, a country he’s never seen, with 'heavy burden'
6-year-old Omer Talha, his father cross into Syria through Cilvegozu Border Gate in Hatay, returning to their homeland after 11 years

World Wildlife Fund warns of dire consequences after Bern Convention weakens wolf protection
Conservation organization says decision jeopardizes fragile wolf populations, urging science-based action

Oceanic warming threatens biodiversity, coastal populations
Oceanographer warns rising sea levels due to warming could devastate coastal habitats

Coffee prices reach historic high levels in global markets
Unfavorable weather conditions in world’s largest coffee producer, Brazil, play key role in direction of coffee prices, says expert