Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.

The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Tokyo Metro announced on April 8th that it has entered into a capital and business alliance with Fit, an operator of 24-hour unmanned gyms, investing 1.5 billion yen as part of efforts to diversify revenue beyond its core railway operations. (News On Japan)

Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.

FamilyMart reported record earnings for the fiscal year ending February 2026 on April 8th, with operating profit rising 18% from a year earlier to 100.2 billion yen, driven by strong sales of rice balls promoted through advertising featuring Shohei Ohtani and successful food portion increase campaigns. (News On Japan)

A modern training facility equipped with two natural grass pitches sits about a 25-minute drive from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, where Japan’s national soccer team will establish its base camp for the World Cup set to kick off in June across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (News On Japan)

A citizens’ group advocating the preservation of Japan’s pacifist constitution held a large-scale rally in front of the National Diet on April 8th, drawing approximately 30,000 participants according to organizers, while similar events and street demonstrations were held across the country. (News On Japan)

A tourist farm in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, is attracting growing numbers of visitors by offering the rare experience of strawberry picking together with pets. (News On Japan)

Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.