Police say a thief presented false documentation at a California distribution centre before driving off with the shipment.

Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, has announced the final name for one of its 19 emperor penguins, completing a public naming campaign that attracted more than 30,000 submissions. (News On Japan)

The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

Police forces across Japan are struggling to recruit enough officers, with the number of people taking police recruitment examinations falling to less than half the level of a decade ago and concerns growing that persistent staffing shortages could eventually affect public safety. (News On Japan)

Universal Studios Japan is considering its first expansion since opening in 2001, with plans to use about 60,000 square meters of former Nippon Steel factory land adjacent to the park and potentially increase its total area by roughly 10%. (News On Japan)

Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.

The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.

A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.

The leaders of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito have agreed to abandon plans to merge their three parties, leaving the Centrist Reform Alliance effectively split. (News On Japan)

Honda and Nissan Motor have agreed to jointly develop an operating system and onboard computers for next-generation vehicles, aiming to introduce the technology in new models from fiscal 2029 as they seek to compete with U.S. and Chinese automakers. (News On Japan)

Officials in Nara are urging visitors to treat the city's famous deer with care and respect as tourist numbers rise and the autumn mating season approaches, when male deer can become particularly aggressive. (News On Japan)

The Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on August 31, with last tournament's champion Aonishiki returning to ozeki after two tournaments and taking the second position on the east side of the rankings. (News On Japan)

Osaka Metro began testing an artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot at Umeda Station on August 31, using the machine to provide passengers with transfer directions and information on nearby tourist attractions as the railway operator explores ways to ease staffing shortages. (News On Japan)

Japan began producing a commemorative 1,000-yen silver coin marking 100 years since the start of the Showa era at the Japan Mint in Osaka on August 31, with a first-striking ceremony held to mark the start of production. (News On Japan)

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.

A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several others injured at a techno rave being held at a horse racing track in Aarau.

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.