An event designed to help nurses think about future career paths while building practical skills opened in Tokyo on July 8, offering hands-on training sessions alongside sales of colorful uniforms and stethoscopes. (News On Japan)

Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first Japanese player to reach 300 career home runs in Major League Baseball, hitting a solo shot in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles on July 7. (News On Japan)

Japan national soccer team coach Hajime Moriyasu, captain Ko Itakura of Ajax, Daizen Maeda of Celtic, Yukinari Sugawara of Bremen and Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto visited Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Yohei Matsumoto on July 8 following Japan's campaign at the FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic strategy came under renewed scrutiny on July 8 as the government considered softening language in its long-term policy blueprint that had raised concerns over political pressure on the Bank of Japan, while the administration continued to face Diet tensions over its legislative agenda before the current session ends next week. (News On Japan)

Japan's planned rollout of mobile phone numbers beginning with 060 has been postponed after telecom carriers said they need more time to complete system preparations. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks fell for a third straight session on July 8 as selling in semiconductor and AI-related shares continued, while rising Japanese government bond yields, Middle East tensions and concern over the Bank of Japan’s policy independence added pressure to the broader market. (News On Japan)

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.

Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

Japan, the United States and South Korea have agreed to work together to promote the introduction of next-generation small modular reactors, signing a memorandum of cooperation at a foreign ministers' meeting in Turkey on July 7. (News On Japan)

Silk thread production for strings used in shamisen and other traditional Japanese instruments has reached its peak in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. (News On Japan)