A man with a distinctive snake-like tattoo on his face has been arrested for shoplifting and assaulting a convenience store employee in Tokyo. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Masakatsu Echizenya, is accused of stealing items from a store around noon on November 15th and violently attacking the employee who confronted him. (News On Japan)

Hifumi Kato, affectionately known as 'Hifumin,' has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for the longest-running chess puzzle column in a magazine. (News On Japan)

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.

Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

The deaths of four tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of fake or bootleg alcohol in some South East Asian countries

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.

Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.

Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?

Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?

Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.

The Japanese government plans to incorporate securing copper mine interests into its upcoming economic measures, according to a report by TV Tokyo. Copper, an essential material for electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors, and data centers, faces increasing global demand, raising concerns over supply shortages. (News On Japan)

A male caretaker at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has been sent to prosecutors on suspicion of stealing vegetables and fruits used as monkey feed. (News On Japan)

Leading Israeli figures across the political spectrum are angry at the ICC decision.