The former Brazilian president is suspected of damaging an ankle bracelet as part of an alleged escape plan.

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".

The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

A large bear that appeared in central Akita City on November 19th was captured in numerous videos submitted to ABS Akita Broadcasting, with the footage revealing how it moved through tourist sites, school routes and even the city’s nightlife district before disappearing from view. (News On Japan)

Excavation work at the site of a long-lost lecture hall north of the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji has revealed the scale of its foundation, confirming that the structure, when first built in the Nara period, was second only to the Great Buddha Hall in size. (News On Japan)

The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal.

With November 22nd recognized as Good Couple Day, Meiji Yasuda Life released the results of its annual survey highlighting Japan’s perceptions of married life, including the ranking of the country’s most admired celebrity couples. (News On Japan)

Condominium prices continue to surge across Japan, prompting renewed debate over whether the market will cool and how households should navigate the choice between buying and renting. A detailed analysis from housing loan comparison service MogeCheck highlights the factors driving prices upward, the limits of proposed regulations, and the shifting landscape of mortgage options. (News On Japan)

Sapporo’s winter sports season officially arrived as Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort in Minami Ward opened on November 21st, welcoming skiers to a handful of summit-area courses that were cleared for the first runs of the season. With fresh snowfall earlier this week, the resort opened 10 days earlier than in 2024, drawing visitors who had been waiting since morning for the first lift to start. (News On Japan)

While Donald Trump admonishes Nigeria for persecuting Christians, Christian converts tell the BBC they live in fear of being deported to Iran from the US.

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

The Georgia representative will leave office in the New Year.

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.