Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.

Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.

A sudden swarm of dragonflies blanketed the skies over a residential area in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, stunning local residents and prompting reactions ranging from unease to delight. (News On Japan)

Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US.

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition announced that the popular water show at the Expo venue, which had been suspended since early June due to the detection of Legionella bacteria at levels exceeding safety standards, will resume on July 11th. (News On Japan)

A one-year-old girl died after being struck by a car driven by her mother in Nagasaki City on Thursday morning. (News On Japan)

Rescue efforts include more than 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.

Rescue efforts included over 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.

The National Police Agency has announced a plan to tighten regulations on converting foreign driver's licenses to Japanese licenses—a process known as "gaimen kirikae"—by no longer allowing short-term visitors such as tourists to apply. (News On Japan)

Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.

The White House vowed to fight the judge's ruling, which once again paused a priority for Trump.

The US president's threatened new tariffs on Brazil are likely to have major political ramifications in the country.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

The outcome of the vote was not a surprise - but the fact it came about at all was not a positive signal for von der Leyen.

The outcome of the vote was not a surprise - but the fact it came about at all was not a positive signal for von der Leyen.

Trump's threat is over what he calls the "mistreatment" of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.