Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.

Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.

Changes are emerging within PTAs that support children's school lives as growing numbers of dual-income households make it increasingly difficult for parents to participate in traditional school activities. (News On Japan)

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on May 7th that Tokyo has been selected as a host city for the Olympic Qualifying Series, where athletes will compete for places at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (News On Japan)

Police searched the offices of a bus company on May 8th following a crash on the Banetsu Expressway in Fukushima Prefecture on May 6th that left one high school student dead and 20 others injured, with the driver of the microbus claiming he was not asleep at the wheel. (News On Japan)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder after a woman was killed at a hotel in Osaka’s Minami district. (News On Japan)

As bears increasingly appear in residential areas across Japan, emergency gun hunts to eliminate the animals have also been carried out repeatedly in Aomori Prefecture, where a local hunter has spoken publicly about the difficulties involved in firing a weapon in populated areas. (News On Japan)

Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.

Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.

The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.