Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

Tokyo police announced that a total of 112 women and girls were arrested over the past year for allegedly soliciting customers for prostitution on the streets of Kabukicho, one of the capital’s largest entertainment districts. (News On Japan)

Cherry blossom season has begun, with flowering officially announced in Kochi and Gifu, and past records suggest that even people with hay fever may still be able to enjoy the blossoms at their peak. (News On Japan)

Japan is moving to coordinate with Western nations to secure a stable supply of rare earth materials, government sources revealed. (News On Japan)

Uniqlo, a subsidiary of Fast Retailing, began rolling out “Yellow Uniqlo” stores on March 16th at seven locations inside JR Ikebukuro Station, Kyoto Station, and Narita Airport, featuring bright yellow exteriors designed to evoke the sun and draw attention to products aimed at protecting customers from ultraviolet rays. (News On Japan)

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.

All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?