Three men have been arrested on suspicion of selling tusks from endangered elephants on an online auction site after falsely labeling them as “mammoth tusks” or “ivory-style” products. (News On Japan)

A traditional “fukumame” bean-tossing event was held on February 1st at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward, ahead of the Setsubun festival, drawing crowds eager to invite good fortune a little early. (News On Japan)

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.