Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,100 points at one stage at the start of the week as crude oil prices surged sharply, with widespread sell orders hitting Tokyo stocks immediately after the market opened on Monday and pushing the index below the 52,000 level during trading. (News On Japan)

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

Nara Prefecture’s Asuka Village, with a history spanning 1,400 years, preserves numerous historic sites that tell the story of Japan’s ancient capitals, including the vividly colored wall paintings of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus depicting the famed “Asuka Beauties,” while the surrounding satoyama countryside continues to evoke what many consider the original landscape of Japan. (News On Japan)

Right now in Japan, more women say they do not want to get married. In 1980, the unmarried rate for women was about 4%, meaning most women eventually married. Today it is about 23%, or roughly one in four women. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Police sent "large resources" to the embassy at 01:00 local time after reports of an explosion.

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.