Parenthood

A growing number of local governments in Japan are making it easier for male workers to take paternity leave, aiming to retain staff amid ongoing population shifts to larger cities. In fiscal 2024, 58.5% of eligible male local government employees took child care leave, surpassing 50% for the first time. Among administrative officials, the rate reached 75%.

January 31, 2026 Reported by AI

From stolen kisses in London to welcoming their first child, Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have kept their romance under wraps for over seven years. The private pair, both Brits with star power, have shared rare glimpses of their low-key love story amid busy careers. Now parents to a baby girl, they're stronger than ever—or so the sightings suggest.