Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Japan is unlikely to end its heavy reliance on Middle East crude oil, even as geopolitical tensions expose the risks of depending on the region for more than 90% of its imports, leaving the country to pursue a gradual mix of diversification, electrification, renewable energy and technological innovation. (News On Japan)

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

Artificial intelligence could bring changes equal to or greater than the Industrial Revolution, reshaping the role of government, society and policymaking, Mirai party leader Takahiro Anno said in an interview broadcast on July 26. (News On Japan)

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

Police say two suspects were shooting at each other and one of them is in custody and one at large.

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Tokyo's historic downtown districts, was held across Taito and Sumida wards on July 25, with about 20,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky following a day of intense heat. (News On Japan)

Keigo Higashino, the Naoki Prize-winning author whose prolific career produced such bestsellers as Journey Under the Midnight Sun and The Devotion of Suspect X, died of colon cancer in the early hours of July 23, his publisher said. He was 68. (News On Japan)

Osaka Prefecture and the city of Izumisano held their first coordination meeting on July 27 over plans to establish Japan's third so-called baby hatch, with discussions focusing on securing facilities and caregivers for children left in its care. (News On Japan)