New cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in Fukuoka Prefecture remained at alert level for the third consecutive week, prompting the prefectural government to urge residents to take preventive measures against the infection, which spreads through droplets and physical contact. (News On Japan)

Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

Nara Prefectural Police have arrested the mother of a man accused of leading a group that allegedly confined the 19-year-old son of a company executive, expanding an investigation that has already led to the arrests of the victim's father and six others. (News On Japan)

The Nikkei Stock Average surged past 71000 on Thursday, closing at a record high for the fourth straight session, as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment while the yen weakened to a nearly two-year low against the dollar. (News On Japan)

Kyoto's Myoshin-ji Temple, one of Japan's largest Zen temple complexes, is facing a growing problem that temple officials warn could eventually lead to costly restoration work and even pose safety risks to visitors. (News On Japan)

Japan's national team continued preparations on June 17 for its World Cup Group F match against Tunisia, holding a largely closed training session near Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the June 20 fixture, which will be played on June 21 Japan time. (News On Japan)

Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.