Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.

The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.

At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.