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This Japanese company employs cats and they all have designations. Chaircat is above the boss

Pet-friendly spaces, be it coffee shops, restaurants, hotels or even offices have become the norm these days. One such office in Japan has gone the extra mile and hired 10 of them.

Hunter Biden accused of scheme to avoid paying taxes

Hunter Biden son of US President Joe Biden has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges to avoid facing another criminal trial. Watch WION to know more.

Poland horror: Woman held as 'sex slave' has no lips or teeth; captor carried out 'cruel experiments'

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A man in Poland has been arrested for inflicting horrible atrocities on a woman whom he reportedly kept as a sex slave in a barn for four years.

US elections: Forecaster Allan Lichtman releases his prediction on the US polls

Renowned forecaster Allan Lichtman releases his prediction on the US polls. Lichtman predicts that Harris will become the US president. Watch WION to know more.

TIFF 2024: Indian film Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms promises dreamlike visual experience

The much-anticipated film Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms, starring veteran actors Deepti Naval and Amol Palekar, is all set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival Young cinematographer Ateet Singh has all the reasons to feel proud and excited about his first feature film, which is all set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival 2024 on September 7, 2024, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Emmanuel Macron names Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister

Conservative PM Michel Barnier aims to stabilize France’s divided parliament amid political turmoil.

Blinken in Haiti: Blinken calls for renewal of UN Mission in Haiti to fight gangs

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin is on a visit to Haithi to solidify the unbacked security mission in the Caribbean country ravaged by gang violence. Watch WION to know more.

Who is that? Kylie Jenner looks SMASHING in teal blue hair

Kylie Jenner's hair is now blue, actually teal blue! The 27-year-old got adventurous over the weekend and is now seen sporting teal blue hair. This is not the first time that she has made her hair blue.

'Unfortunately, it's just English culture towards sport' - Stokes shields underfire Pope from criticism

England Test captain Ben Stokes has backed underfire stand-in skipper Ollie Pope, who has received severe criticism for his dry run with the bat. Since Stokes got ruled out of the home summer due to a torn left hamstring, Pope, his vice-captain, assumed the captaincy role, winning his maiden series against Sri Lanka.

Toyota revises its 2026 global EV output plans

Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan's leading automaker has reportedly revised its electric vehicle (EV) production plans for 2026, according to a report by the Nikkei business daily.

India: One held for raping woman on busy Ujjain road; bystanders film it, post it online

A woman was raped on a busy road in broad daylight in the Indian city of Ujjain on Wednesday (Sep 4). The bystanders, instead of helping the woman, filmed the sexual assault on their phones and posted it on social media.

Munich Shooting: German Police labels Munich shooting as a terrorist attack

German police shot dead an armed man after an exchange of fire near the Israeli consulate in central Munich on Thursday, officers said. The suspects motive is still under investigation.

Balochistan protests: Women leading from the front

Pakistani government has granted special powers to the armed forces and provincial government in Balochistan to deal with the recent surge in violent attacks. These changes come amid growing unrest and anger against the government over force disappearances of Baloch people.

Gaza ceasefire deal: US claims Israel, Hamas agreed to 90% deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged both Israel and Hamas to finalize a Gaza truce, standing by US assessments that 90 percent of a deal was ready. Watch to know more.

Jellyfish native to China have reached the oceans of Canada. Should you be worried?

Lakes in British Columbia are being invaded by invasive freshwater jellyfish, also known as the peach blossom jellyfish. Recent research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) says that these jellyfish clones have been found in at least 34 locations till now.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: ED raids Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh's residence

Officials of India's central agency- the Enforcement Directorate- carried out raids at the residence of the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, among other places in Kolkata in a case about the financial irregularities in the institute.

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Imran Khan

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Former Prime Minister Imran Khan with warning that using military for political or personal gains will invite legal action against him. Watch to know more.

Former Visa CEO Alfred Kelly joins General Motors' Board of Directors

Auto giant General Motors (GM) on Thursday revealed that Alfred E. Kelly, Jr, the former chairman and CEO of Visa has been elected on its board of directors. Alfred F.

Volvo Cars revises margin and revenue targets amid EV market challenges

Volvo Cars has cut its margin and revenues goals for the second time this year on the back of the difficulties in the EV market coupled with tariff pressures. This decision follows the company's decision to drop its controversial target of getting 40% of its sales from EV by 2030 and shift to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles instead.