trump pope cancer gaza biden israel prostate prostate cancer leo pope leo

Runaway rice prices spell danger for Japan’s prime minister as elections loom

Attempts to bring down the price of the Japanese staple have had little effect amid a cost-of-living crisisJapan’s government is battling record-low approval ratings as consumers voice anger at soaring rice prices just weeks before key national elections.Attempts to bring down the price of the Japanese staple have had little effect, prompting calls for a reduction in the consumption (sales) tax to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Continue reading...

Comments

Similar News

Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

Watch: Cop leaps on to runaway boat after owner is thrown overboard

Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate

World news

Ukraine LIVE: Russia launches horror strikes hours before Trump-Putin talks

Ukraine LIVE: Russia launches horror strikes hours before Trump-Putin talks

about 2 hours ago

Cleopatra's tomb 'found' as archaeologists make huge discovery

Cleopatra's tomb 'found' as archaeologists make huge discovery

about 2 hours ago

New Chagos Islands crisis for Keir Starmer as Mauritius pledges closer ties with Russia

New Chagos Islands crisis for Keir Starmer as Mauritius pledges closer ties with Russia

about 2 hours ago

One dead after small boat carrying migrants capsizes in Channel crossing attempt

One dead after small boat carrying migrants capsizes in Channel crossing attempt

about 2 hours ago

Mystery over sudden drop in bird flu cases across the US

Mystery over sudden drop in bird flu cases across the US

about 2 hours ago

Last picture of smiling Navy cadet, 20, before she was killed when ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge

Evening Standard

Last picture of smiling Navy cadet, 20, before she was killed when ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge

about 2 hours ago

3 killed in lightning strike at Cambodia's Angkor Wat UNESCO site

3 killed in lightning strike at Cambodia's Angkor Wat UNESCO site

about 2 hours ago

Car bomb explodes near a market in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing 4 and wounding 20

Car bomb explodes near a market in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing 4 and wounding 20

about 2 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry on Ukraine ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry on Ukraine ceasefire

about 2 hours ago

Putin carries out largest drone attack on Ukraine yet hours before Trump talks

Putin carries out largest drone attack on Ukraine yet hours before Trump talks

about 2 hours ago

22 election candidates were provided private security by the federal government

22 election candidates were provided private security by the federal government

about 2 hours ago

One dead, more than 60 rescued, after migrant boat sinks off French coast

One dead, more than 60 rescued, after migrant boat sinks off French coast

about 2 hours ago

UK and EU agree 'Brexit reset' trade deal

UK and EU agree 'Brexit reset' trade deal

about 2 hours ago

Former TUI air stewardess faces 25 years in jail after ‘trying to smuggle £1.2m drugs'

Former TUI air stewardess faces 25 years in jail after ‘trying to smuggle £1.2m drugs'

about 2 hours ago

Bella May Culley LIVE: Legal expert 'concerned' over arrest saying probe was 'stopped too early'

Bella May Culley LIVE: Legal expert 'concerned' over arrest saying probe was 'stopped too early'

about 2 hours ago

Police make chilling discovery in backpack of man who volunteers with children

Police make chilling discovery in backpack of man who volunteers with children

about 2 hours ago

5 years since Brexit, are Britain and the EU getting back together?

5 years since Brexit, are Britain and the EU getting back together?

about 2 hours ago

Donald Trump breaks silence with emotional message to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

Donald Trump breaks silence with emotional message to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

about 4 hours ago

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum as Joe Biden announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum as Joe Biden announces prostate cancer diagnosis

about 4 hours ago

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how common is it as Joe Biden reveals diagnosis

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how common is it as Joe Biden reveals diagnosis

about 4 hours ago

Trump ‘saddened’ to hear about Biden’s cancer diagnosis and sends ‘warm wishes’ from him and Melania

Trump ‘saddened’ to hear about Biden’s cancer diagnosis and sends ‘warm wishes’ from him and Melania

about 4 hours ago

Israel to allow ‘basic amount of food’ into Gaza after announcing start of ‘extensive’ new ground operation

Israel to allow ‘basic amount of food’ into Gaza after announcing start of ‘extensive’ new ground operation

about 4 hours ago

Biden prostate cancer diagnosis: Inside the 82-year-old former president’s health history

Biden prostate cancer diagnosis: Inside the 82-year-old former president’s health history

about 4 hours ago

I bought the online poison that killed my son – it was disturbingly cheap and easy

I bought the online poison that killed my son – it was disturbingly cheap and easy

about 4 hours ago

One dead, 62 rescued, after migrant boat sinks off French coast

One dead, 62 rescued, after migrant boat sinks off French coast

about 4 hours ago

Iran summons British envoy over arrests of nationals in UK

Iran summons British envoy over arrests of nationals in UK

about 4 hours ago

BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

about 4 hours ago

Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion

Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion

about 5 hours ago

Biden latest: Trump and Kamala Harris lead bipartisan tributes after Biden reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis

Biden latest: Trump and Kamala Harris lead bipartisan tributes after Biden reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis

about 5 hours ago

New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

about 5 hours ago

Trump to call Putin today to 'stop bloodbath' in Ukraine - after Russia ramps up attacks

Trump to call Putin today to 'stop bloodbath' in Ukraine - after Russia ramps up attacks

about 5 hours ago

America’s Political Ethics Problem

America’s Political Ethics Problem

about 5 hours ago

The ‘America First’ Case for U.S. Engagement in Africa

The ‘America First’ Case for U.S. Engagement in Africa

about 5 hours ago

Monday Briefing

Monday Briefing

about 5 hours ago

How Streeting’s NHS efficiency drive could lead to more maternity scandals

How Streeting’s NHS efficiency drive could lead to more maternity scandals

about 5 hours ago

House prices rise by less than usual in April after stamp duty rise

House prices rise by less than usual in April after stamp duty rise

about 5 hours ago

I’m 44 and going through a divorce – what should I do with my £65k pension?

I’m 44 and going through a divorce – what should I do with my £65k pension?

about 5 hours ago

Labour’s free childcare revolution expected to close nurseries and push up prices

Labour’s free childcare revolution expected to close nurseries and push up prices

about 5 hours ago

Almost half of Britons feel like ‘strangers in their own country’

Almost half of Britons feel like ‘strangers in their own country’

about 5 hours ago

Home Guard plan to stop attacks on UK can’t be ‘security on cheap’, experts warn

Home Guard plan to stop attacks on UK can’t be ‘security on cheap’, experts warn

about 5 hours ago

Brexit means I’m struggling to handle my expat mum’s dementia care in Spain

Brexit means I’m struggling to handle my expat mum’s dementia care in Spain

about 5 hours ago

The probiotics the health experts take (that actually work)

The probiotics the health experts take (that actually work)

about 5 hours ago

Inflation to soar above 3% – and could stay there for a year

Inflation to soar above 3% – and could stay there for a year

about 5 hours ago

I toured Florence with Stanley Tucci – his eclectic tastes took me off the tourist trail

I toured Florence with Stanley Tucci – his eclectic tastes took me off the tourist trail

about 5 hours ago

Gmail and Yahoo users issued warning about ignoring emails with even one certain phrase

Gmail and Yahoo users issued warning about ignoring emails with even one certain phrase

about 6 hours ago

SNL season finale cold open ridicules Trump boasting about ‘pre-bribe’ of $400m Qatar jet

SNL season finale cold open ridicules Trump boasting about ‘pre-bribe’ of $400m Qatar jet

about 6 hours ago

May 24 – Proven Winners

May 24 – Proven Winners

about 6 hours ago

May 24 – Kozak Financial Group

May 24 – Kozak Financial Group

about 6 hours ago

May 24 – Heart Fit Clinic

May 24 – Heart Fit Clinic

about 6 hours ago

May 24 – Professional Audiology Clinic

May 24 – Professional Audiology Clinic

about 6 hours ago

Marchand continues to haunt Leafs in big games

Marchand continues to haunt Leafs in big games

about 6 hours ago

South Africa’s President to Challenge Trump on Afrikaner Refugees

South Africa’s President to Challenge Trump on Afrikaner Refugees

about 6 hours ago

Russia Beefs Up Forces Near Finland’s Border

Russia Beefs Up Forces Near Finland’s Border

about 6 hours ago

U.K.-E.U. Summit: What to Know as Officials Gather to Talk Defense, Trade and More

U.K.-E.U. Summit: What to Know as Officials Gather to Talk Defense, Trade and More

about 6 hours ago

I’m five years from retirement, should I move my pension into cash?

I’m five years from retirement, should I move my pension into cash?

about 6 hours ago

The ‘ultimate’ European seaside city that’s facing a huge problem

The ‘ultimate’ European seaside city that’s facing a huge problem

about 7 hours ago

These trees exist in only one place. Climate change and goats threaten their survival

These trees exist in only one place. Climate change and goats threaten their survival

about 7 hours ago

Romania's new president looks like he's enjoying life after a campaign of rancour and division

Romania's new president looks like he's enjoying life after a campaign of rancour and division

about 7 hours ago

Bella Culley's dad makes an incredible pledge for her freedom amid cartel fears

Bella Culley's dad makes an incredible pledge for her freedom amid cartel fears

about 7 hours ago

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

about 7 hours ago