A long-held perception that overnight highway buses are inexpensive but exhausting is being challenged, as a regional bus operator in Japan moves to redefine long-distance travel with the country’s first fully flat sleeper seats. (News On Japan)

The Imperial Palace’s Inui Street opened to the public for its annual spring viewing on March 21st, drawing around 18,000 visitors under clear skies as cherry blossoms began to bloom across Tokyo. (News On Japan)

One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and returned to Japan on March 22nd, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure the release of the remaining individual. (News On Japan)

A festival celebrating the Kurdish New Year, known as "Newroz," was held in Saitama City on March 23rd, drawing around 1,500 participants, although tensions briefly escalated as individuals calling for the exclusion of foreigners gathered at the venue. (News On Japan)

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.

The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise -and ended up being a wrong one.

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency called for "maximum military restraint" following the strikes.

Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

"Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.