Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Shizuoka City said it will shorten operating hours at three municipally run hot spring facilities from May 7 for the time being, after instability in heavy oil supplies linked to the situation in Iran. (News On Japan)

International passenger traffic at Kansai Airport reached a record high of 27.08 million in fiscal 2025, up around 2 million from the previous year and highlighting strong demand for overseas travel across western Japan. (News On Japan)

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

A marine park in Hyogo Prefecture is presenting research findings in a live show demonstrating that a young dolphin can learn by imitating the movements of adults. (News On Japan)

Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.

Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.

Oz Pearlman says he thought they were "about to die" as he and the US president lay half-a-metre apart on the ground during the incident.

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump is due in court on Monday.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Residents of Okinawa were given an early preview on April 27 of a new thrill ride at theme park JUNGLIA OKINAWA in Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture. (News On Japan)

A rare spring mirage appeared over Toyama Bay on April 26, creating a striking optical illusion in which a bridge seemed to transform into a flattened diamond shape floating above the water. (News On Japan)

Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.

Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect everyday vegetables in Japan, with tomato farmers facing higher costs and shortages of packaging materials. (News On Japan)

The impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading to Japan's export industries, dealing a fresh blow to automakers and other companies reliant on Middle East trade routes. (News On Japan)