Japan slips into technical recession

Japan's economy is technically in recession after it contracted for two straight quarters, according to fresh data released by the authorities. Japanese April-June gross domestic product (GDP) was revised to a 0.1%

French chateau renovation ends in demolition

Builders sent in to renovate an 18th century chateau in western France's Bordeaux wine region reduced it to rubble instead, according to the Russian owner of the property. Russian businessman Dmitry Stroskin

SPORTS: Voyiatzis wins Nicosia marathon

Demetris Voyiatzis from Greece won the Quantum Nicosia Marathon on Sunday, setting the fastest pace of 2 hours, 44.06 minutes in the 42 km race among 101 runners, with a further 7,500