The two themes have run alongside each other throughout this year's National People's Congress.

In recent times, it has become more common for fathers to take paternity leave around the time their partners give birth. Under Japan's employment insurance system, insured individuals can receive "Childbirth Paternity Leave Benefits" if they take paternity leave within eight weeks of the child's birth, for up to four weeks (28 days) in total, which can be split into two separate periods. (News On Japan)

As Japan's super-aging society intensifies, a survey reveals that one in four elderly individuals over the age of 65 has been denied housing due to their age. Unable to rent a home, many elderly seek refuge in "housing support corporations." (News On Japan)

Luke Littler hits a nine-darter as he wins the Belgian Open on his European Tour debut on Sunday night.

The fashion is as important as the films at the glittering Hollywood award ceremony.

Katie Britt was criticised for citing a sex trafficking case which happened in Mexico almost 20-years-ago.

Luke Littler hits a nine-darter as he wins the Belgian Open on his European Tour debut on Sunday night.

There are approximately 3,700 female inmates in Japan, facing rapid aging and a continuous cycle of recidivism. What do these "women behind bars" have to say about their experiences? (News On Japan)

On March 10, 13 years ago, no one knew a disaster would strike the next day. Yet, an elementary school held an assembly warning that an earthquake might occur, saving the lives of 90 children. (News On Japan)

On March 10, 13 years ago, no one knew a disaster would strike the next day. Yet, an elementary school held an assembly warning that an earthquake might occur, saving the lives of 90 children. (News On Japan)

The rare infection known as "flesh-eating bacteria," or severe streptococcal infection, has a mortality rate of 30%. Last year, the number of patients reached a record high of 941, and this year the pace is on track to be the worst yet. (News On Japan)

The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.

The Pope angers Kyiv by urging it to "have the courage to raise the white flag" in talks with Russia.

The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls.

Riot police kept demonstrators apart as Isaac Herzog attended the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam.

The Pope angers Kyiv by urging it to "have the courage to raise the white flag" in talks with Russia.

An issue has arisen concerning a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) meeting that featured scantily clad female dancers. Detailed accounts from attendees are shedding light on the situation. (News On Japan)

At the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art, general admission fees are set at 400 yen for permanent exhibitions and 1,200 yen for special exhibitions. However, foreign tourists and long-term visitors from abroad currently enjoy free admission to both. (News On Japan)

Akira Toriyama, known worldwide for his creations, remained a private figure. A former advertising executive for "Shonen Jump" recalls Toriyama as "a person like Goku." (News On Japan)

Best picture favourite Oppenheimer has 13 nominations and could become one of the biggest winners of all time.