New Chitose Airport is transforming into a destination for travelers and local visitors alike after passenger numbers reached a record 26 million in 2025, with new direct flights to North America, upgraded security facilities and a major anime-themed commercial area planned for summer 2027. (News On Japan)

Guests were evacuated from a restaurant at Tokyo Disneyland on August 30 after smoke emerged from a customer's bag, with police investigating a mobile battery inside the bag as the suspected source. (News On Japan)

"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," local police said.

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.

Two typhoons east of Japan were moving northward on August 30, with Typhoon No. 23 (Banlan) overtaking Typhoon No. 22 (Artau), although neither storm is expected to have a direct impact on Japan. (News On Japan)

Japan is moving to strengthen its defenses against mass drone attacks after Terra Drone became the sole company to advance through a Defense Ministry program for a Japanese-made interceptor drone, drawing on battlefield technology and production methods developed in Ukraine while pushing for domestic production of critical components. (News On Japan)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.

Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.

Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.