Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
Will Sunday’s snap election gamble pay off for Japan’s first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular – but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters’ minds.
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC’s Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president’s comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Norway’s crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
Norway’s crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad.
What the Super Bowl means to American fans
NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
As US cash dries up South Africa’s fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.
