Japan's space agency has acknowledged that it cannot stick to its plan to launch, by the end of March 2025, what it hopes will be one of the country's mainstay rockets. An explosion occurred during a combustion test for the Epsilon S small solid-fuel rocket last week. (NHK)

Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins with BBC Verify has been looking at the gunman’s movements and what we know about how the shooting unfolded.

The operator of an expressway network in the Tokyo metropolitan area is calling for caution after a person was spotted on an electric stand-up scooter on the expressway at nighttime. (NHK)

In the early hours of today, around 1 a.m., a green streak of light was observed in northern Hokkaido, specifically in Monbetsu City. At the same time, the phenomenon was also recorded in Shihoro Town, Tokachi region, and by a car’s dashcam in Kitami City in the eastern part of Hokkaido. (News On Japan)

A man believed to be behind the X account 'Z Lee' and a rapper have been arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of trespassing at a club in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. (News On Japan)

Kyodo News has announced disciplinary measures for six staff members, including its editor-in-chief, following a mistaken report that Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Akiko Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine in August two years ago. (News On Japan)

A tsunami warning was issued but has since been cancelled for parts of the West coast.

The permits allow for annual catches of 209 fin whales and 217 mike whales.

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

The earthquake's epicentre is marked near northern California,

The statement comes in a political crisis that saw his Prime Minister ousted in a no-confidence vote.

Canadian officials have suggested striking their own trade agreements with the US - and Mexico has taken notice.

The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted 'Ndrangheta members.

The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted 'Ndrangheta members.

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.

The security forces scored a victory with a huge fentanyl bust but levels of violence remain high.

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

Yoon Suk Yeol is facing protests and a police investigation into his shock martial law decree.