DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

World Heritage–listed Himeji Castle is undergoing its traditional year-end clean-up as Self-Defense Forces personnel remove a year’s worth of dust and debris. The annual effort, known as the Himeji Castle Clean Operation, is carried out each year around this time by SDF personnel stationed in the city as part of their training, and roughly 350 members took part this year. (News On Japan)

Osaka City–based developers have unveiled a new model of their elderly care bathing device on display at an announcement event, presenting an upgraded version of the Future Human Washing Machine that drew attention at the Healthcare Pavilion of the Osaka–Kansai Expo. (News On Japan)

"Your heart is strong", Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him "a true Australian hero".

"Your heart is strong", Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him "a true Australian hero".

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.

Boris Gurman, 69, "charged straight towards the danger" and grabbed one of the attacker's guns, a witness says.

Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.

Some witnesses have suggested police were too slow to disarm the two gunmen during the Bondi shooting.

Chris Minns said two police officers were 'shot in the front' as they attempted to take on two gunmen.

The Ministry of Justice announced that nationality reporting will become mandatory when registering real estate such as condominiums, reflecting growing calls to better understand ownership trends amid rising apartment prices and increased activity in the housing market. (News On Japan)

Record snowfall across eastern Hokkaido on December 15th continued to disrupt daily life on the 16th, with widespread school closures, suspended waste collection and transportation delays. In Kitami, where accumulated snow reached as much as 53 centimeters on December 15th, residents spent the morning clearing heavy, wet snow from their entrances and driveways. (News On Japan)