A new helicopter service linking Kansai International Airport with central Kyoto in about 25 minutes each way will begin operations on September 15, offering travelers a faster alternative to rail and bus connections that take at least 75 minutes. (News On Japan)

Japan opened its women's soccer campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with an 8-0 victory over Thailand on September 14, making a dominant start to its bid for a third consecutive and fourth overall championship. (News On Japan)

A 29-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant former girlfriend, a nail artist in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, admitted the charges at his first trial on September 14, with prosecutors saying he used tracking tags to locate the woman after deciding he wanted to kill her and "reset" his life to before their relationship. (News On Japan)

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.

Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

Tokyo stocks were mixed on September 14, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 63,499, down 511.89 points, as selling in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares weighed on the headline index, while the broader TOPIX rose 32.88 points to 4,061.18 on buying in value, defensive and domestic-demand shares. (News On Japan)

With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.

A 220-meter suspension bridge billed as the longest of its type in Japan opened at Biwako Valley in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on September 14, offering visitors panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Biwa. (News On Japan)

Climbers who get into trouble on Mount Fuji during the official closed season could be charged for rescue by disaster-prevention helicopters under new safety measures being considered by Yamanashi Prefecture. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the victory of Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election reflected the wishes of prefectural residents seeking stronger economic growth, with senior ruling party officials viewing the result as a boost for her administration. (News On Japan)

Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.