The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

Witnesses say the gunmen shot at them while organising queues for food near a site run by an Israeli- and US-backed group.

Amid rising rice prices, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi has stirred debate by floating the idea of emergency rice imports. This is not his first confrontation with Japan’s powerful agricultural cooperatives. Nearly a decade ago, Koizumi attempted major reforms of JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives), only to face fierce resistance from entrenched interests within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). (News On Japan)

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence.

A ceremonial ritual to carry sacred timber into the Ise Grand Shrine’s Inner Shrine was held on June 9th in preparation for the next Shikinen Sengu in 2033, when the shrine buildings are reconstructed once every 20 years. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have made the first arrest in Japan using a new investigative method known as "undercover identity investigation," in which officers apply for illegal jobs using fabricated IDs. (News On Japan)

A total of five individuals, including senior figures from organized crime groups, have been arrested on suspicion of reserving a hotel room without disclosing their ties to criminal organizations. Authorities believe the site was used to conduct an alliance ceremony between a Japanese gang and the Hong Kong-based mafia group known as 14K. (News On Japan)

Former Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, 40, held a press conference in Tokyo on June 9th to announce his resignation from the Japan Sumo Association and to outline his future plans. The association had already stated on June 2nd that it would formally accept his resignation on the 9th. (News On Japan)

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding.

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding.

The prisoners of war being exchanged are wounded or under 25 years old, President Zelensky says.

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene.

The beloved musical won six awards at the top US honours for threatre.

The musical about two humanoid robots debuted on Broadway in 2024 to glowing reviews.

Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.

Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.

National Guard units deployed by US President Donald Trump join other security forces to keep order.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza.

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament.