As ultraviolet radiation reaches stronger levels with the onset of summer, the number of days with intense UV readings has doubled over the past 30 years. While people often remember to protect their skin, experts are warning that protection for the eyes is equally essential—and often forgotten. (News On Japan)

Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location.

Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location.

The outage across southern France temporarily disrupted screenings on the final day of the Cannes Film Festival and left thousands of households without power.

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault.

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

A 39-year-old woman is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say.

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.

A sweeping change to Japan’s penal system is set to take place in June with the abolition of the dual sentencing system of prison labor (chōeki) and imprisonment without labor (kinko), which will be replaced by a unified custodial sentence known as kōkin-kei. (News On Japan)

Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.

Panasonic Holdings has unveiled for the first time its research facility at its Kadoma, Osaka headquarters, where it is developing technologies that stimulate the five senses—sound, lighting, and scent—to enhance comfort, particularly in sleep environments, with applications aimed at improving daily life. (News On Japan)

The Expo pavilion known as the "Nordic Circle" showcases five Nordic countries—Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland—collaborating under a shared structure built from recyclable materials and modeled after traditional Nordic dwellings. (News On Japan)

In a dramatic reversal from past resistance to foreign ownership of U.S. Steel, President Donald Trump has now announced his approval of what he is calling a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. (News On Japan)

Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.