Media captionWatch the ancient ritual of Japan’s emperor ascending to his throne Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito. But, after a series of traditional rituals inside the imperial […]
Media captionWatch the ancient ritual of Japan’s emperor ascending to his throne Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito. But, after a series of traditional rituals inside the imperial […]
Media captionWatch the ancient ritual of Japan’s emperor ascending to his throne Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito. But, after a series of traditional rituals inside the imperial […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Infosys CEO Sahil Parekh has not responded to the allegations Indian software giant Infosys is investigating allegations that senior executives have been increasing profits through irregular accounting. The probe follows complaints by a group of whistleblowers against the CEO and CFO, the company said in a statement. Infosys shares […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Just months ago Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was being feted in an official royal biography Thailand’s king stunned observers on Monday by stripping his royal consort of her rank and titles, just months after she was granted the honours. It was only in July when Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was named as “official consort” […]
Image copyright Getty Images China has the world’s largest number of “unicorns,” privately-held start-up firms valued at more than $1bn (£771m), according to a new report. The country has produced 206 unicorns while the US has 203, the China-based Hurun Institute reported. Together the two countries are home to more than 80% of the world’s […]
Image copyright RSPCA Image caption Chris the sheep desperately needed a shear when he was found in 2015 Chris the sheep, a merino famed for once being discovered with the world’s heaviest fleece, has died in Australia. The animal generated global attention in 2015 after being spotted in the wild carrying what was described as […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Emperor Naruhito’s ascension is now being formalised, months after his reign began Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito. But his ascension is only […]
Media captionIn July Ms Sineenat knelt in front of the Thai king and was anointed as his royal consort Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn has stripped his royal consort of her rank and titles for “misbehaviour and disloyalty against the monarch”. An official announcement said Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi had been “ambitious” and tried to “elevate herself to the […]
Image copyright Getty Images China has the world’s largest number of “unicorns,” privately-held start-up firms valued at more than $1bn ($771m), according to a new report. The country has produced 206 unicorns while the US has 203, the China-based Hurun Institute reported. Together the two countries are home to more than 80% of the world’s […]
