Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.

More than 20 vehicles parked at a highway rest area in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, had their windows shattered in quick succession on May 4th afternoon, with strong winds believed to have caused the damage and left two people with minor injuries. (News On Japan)

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Infantry Regiment halted use of a newly created logo just four days after its release, following a wave of criticism over its design and the use of generative AI. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Takaichi, visiting Australia on May 4th, held talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and announced a joint declaration on economic security cooperation that includes strengthening supply chains for energy and critical minerals, as Japan’s cabinet approval rating rose to 74%. (News On Japan)

Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.

Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

A collection of bonsai carefully preserved and passed down by staff of the Imperial Household Agency’s garden division continues to play an important role within the Imperial Palace grounds, where roughly 500 trees across about 90 varieties are maintained and around 300 are used annually in official settings. (News On Japan)

A Shibukawa city government employee was arrested on the spot on May 3rd in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, on suspicion of attempting to start a fire after pouring approximately 9 liters of kerosene at the entrance of a home where he lived with his partner following a dispute. (News On Japan)

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.