The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s subsidy program for “painless childbirth” has received far more applications than expected within its first six months, leading to significant delays in payments, it was revealed on May 14th. (News On Japan)

Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

Nissan Motor announced its financial results for the year through March 2026 on May 14th, reporting a net loss for the second consecutive year as the company continues efforts to rebuild its business. (News On Japan)

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Attacks are continuing after Ukraine's president warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes throughout Wednesday.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.

The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.