The PM announces there will be a shift in policy in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.

The PM says he will take the action in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire.

Footage shows a Spanish fighter jet narrowly missing a flock of birds during an air show in Gijon.

Driving school fees in Japan have been steadily increasing. Over the past decade, the nationwide average has risen by about 15%. According to the Internal Affairs Ministry’s Consumer Price Index, as of July, the average cost for automatic transmission training in Tokyo stood at 335,078 yen. (News On Japan)

The mayor of Joetsu City, Kanta Nakagawa, who sparked controversy by saying "Sanda's rice is bad," traveled to Hyogo Prefecture to personally apologize to the people of Sanda, including its mayor and local farmers. (News On Japan)

Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.

Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.

A Russian woman was found dead in her apartment in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward, and police have arrested her 21-year-old son on suspicion of robbery and murder. (News On Japan)

Three men have admitted to charges related to the concealment of a woman’s body in a household freezer in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, in a case that began at the Otsu District Court on July 29th. (News On Japan)

Mukogawa Women's University in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, has announced it will become coeducational starting in the 2027 academic year. The move highlights a growing crossroads for Japan’s women's universities. (News On Japan)

Toyota Motor has resumed part of its advertising on Fuji TV, returning in late July with sponsorship of a motorsports segment in the evening news after a suspension that began in January. (News On Japan)

Don’t get lost in Shinjuku Station! This complete guide explains how to navigate Japan’s busiest railway hub. Learn the layout of JR platforms including Narita Express, Yamanote Line, and Chuo Line. (Tokyo Kenchan)

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.

PM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".

The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers.

The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers.

It comes as aid agencies warn Israel's recent measures to increase aid supplies are not enough.

It comes as aid agencies warn Israel's recent measures to increase aid supplies are not enough.

Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

Anderson claimed she came up with the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.