A man arrested on suspicion of killing a resident in a Kobe apartment had tailed her for more than 30 minutes before the attack, including boarding the same train, according to investigators. (News On Japan)

A three-year-old girl died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of an apartment building in Fukuoka City’s Sawara Ward on August 24th. (News On Japan)

Japan is changing faster than ever. Tourism is reshaping daily life, immigration debates are intensifying, and the quiet balance between harmony and exclusion feels more fragile than before. (Retro Japan)

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

Typhoon Kajiki is brushing past Hainan in China before heading for Vietnam, forecasters say.

Typhoon Kajiki is brushing past Hainan in China before heading for Vietnam, forecasters say.

There was "sheer horror" when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.

There was "sheer horror" when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.

Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.

Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

Russia said several power and energy facilities had been targeted overnight by Ukraine, which has not commented.

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.

Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don't have a new home despite months of wrangling.

Anastasia, one of the first visitors to North Korea's new beach resort, tells of strict rules and "immaculate" beaches.

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

In a letter, Turkey's first lady asks Mrs Trump to appeal to Israel to end the war in Gaza.