Russia's ruthless crackdown on dissent has seen thousands of ordinary Russians jailed or fined.

Russia's ruthless crackdown on dissent has seen thousands of ordinary Russians jailed or fined.

Voters in the Republic of Ireland reject proposals to alter the wording on family and care.

The Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced that a runner who participated in the Tokyo Marathon held on March 3rd fell during the race, was taken to the hospital, and has since passed away. (News On Japan)

The historic launch of a private rocket in southern Japan was postponed Saturday due to a ship remaining in the designated safety zone before take-off. (News On Japan)

The US military says at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) were downed over the Red Sea.

The US military says at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) were downed over the Red Sea.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes a comfortable victory in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Oliver Bearman finishes seventh for Ferrari.

Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.

The Japanese government has decided to introduce a system of "joint custody" where both parents retain parental rights over their children after divorce, as a key feature of a proposed revision to the Civil Code. (News On Japan)

Toyama Prefecture has announced the postponement of the general opening of the new tourist route "Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route," initially scheduled for June 30th, to October. (News On Japan)

Counting continues but early indications show significant 'no' votes for both questions.

The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.

The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.

The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.

The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.

Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.

The horror film won five awards at the ceremony described as the "ugly cousin to the Oscars".

Ros Atkins looks at Germany's week of uncomfortable questions, after top-secret discussions were made public.

Ros Atkins looks at Germany's week of uncomfortable questions, after top-secret discussions were made public.