Japan remains among the world’s leading nations in seabed resource development and should accelerate work to sharpen its technology, Democratic Party for the People upper house lawmaker Yoshihiko Yamada said, calling for broader ocean policy investment, stronger protection of sea lanes and a more active Japanese role in mine-clearing operations near the Strait of Hormuz. (News On Japan)

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

Defense Minister Koizumi met with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul on the morning of June 28, with the two ministers agreeing to continue cooperation between Japan and South Korea, as well as among Japan, the United States and South Korea. (News On Japan)

A section of stone wall at Hikone Castle, one of Japan’s few surviving original Edo-period castles and a National Treasure whose main keep remains intact more than 400 years after its construction, collapsed after heavy rain caused by Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8, Hikone city officials said. (News On Japan)

Chinese and Russian bombers and other military aircraft flew around Japan on June 27, prompting Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to describe the joint activity as a show of force directed at Japan. (News On Japan)

The Kanto region is experiencing an unusual June, with three typhoons approaching the area during the month and rainfall totals already reaching record levels in some locations. (News On Japan)

A major job fair in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, drew more than 3,700 high school students as local businesses, government and schools joined forces to stem the outflow of young people and encourage future U-turn employment. (News On Japan)

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.

Japan’s weather agency carried out field inspections in Yamanashi Prefecture on June 28 after a powerful earthquake struck the Fuji Five Lakes area late on June 26, registering a lower 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale in Fujikawaguchiko and injuring six people. (News On Japan)

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.