Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued the declaration at the government task force for the coronavirus. It lasts from Friday until Feb. 7, and centers around asking restaurants and bars to close at 8 p ...

The Japanese government on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Tokyo due to the coronavirus, a development that could lead to a ban on spectators at Olympic events slated to begin in just two ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Japan has declared a limited state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures to stem the spread of coronavirus, resisting calls from some medics for wider restrictions due ...