Japanese officials punished in scandal linked to PM's son

Japan’s communications ministry has punished 11 senior officials for accepting lavish dinners paid for by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s eldest son and his fellow executives at a satellite broadcaster, the latest embarrassment for Suga’s already scandal-laden government

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Hong Kong to spend $15.4B to stabilize virus-ravaged economy

Hong Kong will introduce pandemic relief measures worth $15.4 billion to help businesses and residents as the city anticipates economic growth later this year

Palace: Prince Philip has infection, will stay in hospital

Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip is “comfortable” in a London hospital where he is being treated for an infection

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Global shares mixed amid vaccine optimism, US tech sell-off

Global markets are mixed after a sell-off of shares in technology companies on Wall Street

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Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is giving her clear support to electoral changes that would likely further exclude opposition voices and cement Beijing's control over the city's politics

Pubs, haircuts, gyms must wait as UK lifts lockdown slowly

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is setting out a road map for lifting one of Europe’s strictest national lockdowns — but millions of Britons longing for a haircut or an evening out still face a long wait

Global shares mostly lower as investors wary over stimulus

Global shares are mostly lower as investors warily await progress on U.S. economic stimulus