In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

A 28-year-old man believed to have directed a deadly robbery attack in Kamimikawa, Tochigi Prefecture, was arrested at Haneda Airport as police continue investigating the murder of a woman killed during a home invasion. (News On Japan)

Two intruders claiming to be Americans climbed into Punch the monkey's compound on Sunday morning, one wearing a yellow costume while the other filmed, causing a disturbing scene at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba. (News On Japan)

Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

A Russian man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a bear while hiking on Mount Mutsuishi in Okutama Town, western Tokyo, at around 12:10 p.m. on May 17th, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department. (News On Japan)

A fire broke out Saturday night at a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, that dates back to the Muromachi period, with flames and thick black smoke seen rising from the roof as the blaze continued for nearly nine hours. (News On Japan)

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Seven people were injured, two seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.