May 12th marked a continuation of summer-like weather in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, while rain clouds spread from the west. The streets were busy with people carrying Mother's Day gifts. (News On Japan)

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

Jack Nicholson, Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro were some of the actors whose careers he helped develop.

Jack Nicholson, Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro were some of the actors whose careers he helped develop.

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

At least 17 people have been hurt in Belgorod and there are reports of people trapped in the rubble.

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Japan is not the only country facing a weakening currency. In a situation that could be described as "dollar dominance," countries in Asia that have previously experienced currency crises are also embarking on currency defense measures. We explore what lies ahead in the face of currency devaluation. (News On Japan)

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.

In an atypical family setup, a story unfolds around a little girl named Momo, her 'Mama', and 'Kaachan'. 'Mama', born a male, now lives as a woman, Toshimi Tani, aged 50. Tani, a film producer at Nippon Television, has experienced a versatile career trajectory. (News On Japan)

Ghana, unlike Nigeria, appears to be winning a battle for stolen artefacts to be put on display back home.

Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.

Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code.

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands.

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands.