The leaders of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito have agreed to abandon plans to merge their three parties, leaving the Centrist Reform Alliance effectively split. (News On Japan)

Honda and Nissan Motor have agreed to jointly develop an operating system and onboard computers for next-generation vehicles, aiming to introduce the technology in new models from fiscal 2029 as they seek to compete with U.S. and Chinese automakers. (News On Japan)

Officials in Nara are urging visitors to treat the city's famous deer with care and respect as tourist numbers rise and the autumn mating season approaches, when male deer can become particularly aggressive. (News On Japan)

The Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on August 31, with last tournament's champion Aonishiki returning to ozeki after two tournaments and taking the second position on the east side of the rankings. (News On Japan)

Osaka Metro began testing an artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot at Umeda Station on August 31, using the machine to provide passengers with transfer directions and information on nearby tourist attractions as the railway operator explores ways to ease staffing shortages. (News On Japan)

Japan began producing a commemorative 1,000-yen silver coin marking 100 years since the start of the Showa era at the Japan Mint in Osaka on August 31, with a first-striking ceremony held to mark the start of production. (News On Japan)

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.

A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several others injured at a techno rave being held at a horse racing track in Aarau.

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

Kenya Airways says the strike has caused delays of more than six hours, with some flights cancelled.

Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.

Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.

Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.

A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.

Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.