The Japanese government approved a bill to revise the Civil Code on April 3rd, paving the way for wills to be created using computers and smartphones instead of requiring handwritten documents. (News On Japan)

Kyoto — The Kyoto Buddhist Association announced on April 2nd that it will introduce cashless payment options for temple admission fees and offerings, aiming to improve convenience for visitors, particularly from overseas. (News On Japan)

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.

The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".