Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole.

The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole.

A ranking has been released evaluating the attractiveness of cities across Japan, based on 87 indicators across six categories including economy, lifestyle, and transportation. (News On Japan)

The Liberal Democratic Party held a joint meeting of both houses on Tuesday to review its crushing defeat in the Upper House election, where it was revealed that all three top executives, including Secretary-General Moriyama, intend to resign. (News On Japan)

A video showing a foreign man desecrating a cemetery in Japan has triggered widespread criticism on social media and led the Australian Embassy in Tokyo to issue a rare warning. (News On Japan)

Gold prices reached an all-time high in Japan, with the announcement on Tuesday that the retail price had hit 18,211 yen per gram, exceeding the 18,000 yen mark for the first time. (News On Japan)

Activists are pushing for the welfare of stray dogs, while anxious residents cite safety risks.

At a regular press conference of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Takeshi Niinami, who stepped down as chairman of Suntory Holdings, appeared with a calm demeanor and used the opportunity to deny wrongdoing over his alleged involvement in the import of illegal supplements. (News On Japan)

Adding even the smallest figure can completely transform a watercolor landscape.In this video, I’ll show you the essential and surprisingly simple way to draw figures that bring your scenes to life. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

The two democratic allies have had a spectacular falling out - but what has actually changed?

Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.

It comes as China's Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a "Victory Day" parade in Beijing.

Carlos Alcaraz reaches the US Open semi-finals for the third time after comprehensive straight-set win against Jiri Lehecka.

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

Ground forces are already pushing into the city, where hospitals say more than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Tuesday.

Ground forces are already pushing into the city, where hospitals say more than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Tuesday.

Kim Ju Ae's visit to China with her father is likely to further fuel speculation she may succeed him.