The Tokyo District Court on September 24th approved the release on bail of actor Hiroya Shimizu, 26, who has been indicted for violating the Narcotics Control Act by possessing cannabis. (News On Japan)

Sapporo City has issued an unusual request, urging families not to place 10 yen coins in coffins before cremation, citing the risk of damage to cremation furnaces. (News On Japan)

Police in Hyogo Prefecture have arrested gang affiliates over the abduction of a man in his 20s in Amagasaki, who remains missing, with investigators now moving toward re-arresting several suspects on suspicion of murder. (News On Japan)

Nearly 18 years have passed since journalist Kenji Nagai was shot dead while covering a protest in Myanmar, and new analysis has revealed that his final words were recorded on the video camera he held until the very end. (News On Japan)

The gunman fired at an unmarked van near the detention facility, before taking his own life, officials say.

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

Two have been taken to hospital with serious shrapnel injuries, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says.

Vladimir Putin "will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper", the Ukrainian president tells the UN.

Vladimir Putin "will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper", the Ukrainian president tells the UN.

Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.

Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.

Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.

Two have been taken to hospital with serious shrapnel injuries, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says.

Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee Gaza City since Israel launched its ground offensive last week.

Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee Gaza City since Israel launched its ground offensive last week.

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg says far from being riled by Trump's comments, Russia's response has so far been restrained.

Italy's defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla's boats after what he says was a drone attack by unidentified perpetrators off Crete.

Ferrari Japan unveiled the new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) ‘849 Testarossa’ in Tokyo on September 24th, carrying forward the name of the legendary Testarossa. (News On Japan)

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.