The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture on Monday, paying respects at the shrine ahead of her first viewing of a traditional timber-hauling ceremony. (News On Japan)

An ancient zelkova tree believed to be about 800 years old toppled at Suzume Shrine in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, on August 1, with no injuries reported. (News On Japan)

Two female employees who died in the explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto were ordered by their company to return to the building after initially evacuating following the earthquake so they could place sales proceeds in a safe, company executives said on August 2. (News On Japan)

The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.