The contrast between driving in Japan and the USA can catch many travelers off guard. Americans can start driving at 16, while Japanese drivers must wait until they're 18 to get a license. (News On Japan)

Long-term interest rates in Japan, which influence fixed mortgage rates, rose to their highest level in 17 years as the yield on 10-year government bonds briefly reached 1.665 percent in trading on September 22nd, the highest since 2008. (News On Japan)

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.

Expanded access programs represent a critical bridge between experimental medicine and desperate medical need. (News On Japan)

Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.

Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.

India may adapt, but the US risks losing skilled workers who have helped build the Silicon Valley and hospitals.

Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel nearly half of their outgoing flights on Monday.

Yvette Cooper spoke to the BBC as France and more countries prepare to follow the UK and recognise Palestinian statehood.

Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.

Ragasa is forecast to hit northern Philippines on its way to southern China later this week.

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

Kirk's wife, Erika, also delivers a tearful speech in which she says she forgives her husband's alleged killer.

The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist's memorial service.

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.

The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.

Tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona.

Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

Environment Minister Keiichiro Asao has expressed his view that construction of large-scale solar panel projects in the Kushiro Wetlands of Hokkaido should be restrained. (News On Japan)