Japan has a new leader, and she’s a heavy metal drummer

On Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi, 64, won election as Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to do so in the nation’s history.

Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths

Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like ...

This Japanese Artist Uses Traditional Painting Styles In Modern Ways, Here Are 52 Of Their Best Works

Imagine having one foot firmly in the modern world and the other planted deep in the realm of folklore and fantasy. A ...

What’s on TV tonight: Scottish crime drama The Ridge, In My Own Words: Frederick Forsyth, and more

The Pride of Britain Awards ITV1/ITVX, 8pm Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo host the 26th annual ceremony at Grosvenor House in London to honour Britain’s unsung heroes. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is ...