While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US.

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight.

Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host.

To help dogs that can't shed their fur coats to stay cool, a Tokyo clothing maker and veterinarians have teamed up to create a wearable fan just for dogs -- and even cats. (The Straits Times)

Time to relax in one of Kusatsu’s natural hot spring baths, commonly known as onsen, with Sho Ikushima at Ohtaki No Yu. ( Sauna Channel)

"Kanto Festival" is being held in Akita City for the first time in three years. (時事通信トレンドニュース)

This may become more common as the number of rockets sent to space increases, an expert said.

We are going to Tokyo SkyTree for a festival. (ちゅーそんちゃんねるChuson Channel)

A Japanese prison that banned a convict from wearing his glasses because they made him look "menacing" has come under fire from lawyers who call the decision a rights violation. (enca.com)

Japan’s health ministry has approved the use of a smallpox vaccine believed to be effective against monkeypox. (ptvnews.ph)

The circular economy is coming to electric vehicles for both environmental and financial reasons, as a leading Japanese automaker plans on starting a rental scheme for its battery-powered cars. (fortune.com)

Police in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, have arrested a 21-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of parental neglect resulting in death after her two-year-old daughter and one-year-old son died of heatstroke due to being left in a car. (Japan Today)

Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Niigata Prefecture, next to Yamagata Prefecture, where the same warning was issued on Wednesday night. It's a level 5 alert, the highest on the emergency scale. (NHK)

The police want help to build a case against fraudsters but Nigeria criminalises gay relations.

The vital pipeline component is stuck in Germany as Russia refuses to take it back after repairs.

Every principle of nuclear safety has been violated at Zaporizhzhia, the watchdog's head tells AP.

The management consultancy cannot work for the UK government for three years over 'misconduct' in South Africa.

The ancient relic has been out of reach of worshippers for two years because of the pandemic.

Abdi Hussein Ahmed is suspected of links to a transnational wildlife and drug trafficking syndicate.

"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit.