A US congressional panel has released a redacted copy of an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein.

Let’s be honest: making friends as an adult often feels more complicated than it should be. In childhood and even during college years, friendships seemed to form naturally — on the playground, in class, through shared hobbies or group activities. (News On Japan)

Leaders of the flotilla say the fire was caused by a drone but Tunisian authorities say the claims are not true.

A bear was seen crossing railway tracks in Sunagawa, Hokkaido, on Monday morning, marking the ninth consecutive day of bear appearances in the area, prompting nearby schools to take extra precautions for children. (News On Japan)

Sapporo announced plans to open a new large-scale MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facility in fiscal 2033, positioning the city to attract international conferences and exhibitions. (News On Japan)

The resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba has triggered continued gains in Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei surpassed 44,000 for the first time in history on Tuesday morning before closing at 43,459. (News On Japan)

Japan’s Ministry of Finance has taken the unusual step of cutting issuance of ultra-long-term government bonds after demand from major buyers weakened, highlighting concerns among investors about Japan’s fiscal outlook. (News On Japan)

John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.

Rains have caused landslides and severe floods in parts of the country and killed hundreds.

Japan's next leader will face the challenge of steering a much weakened government.

Lachlan Murdoch will retain control the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal.

It comes after the Wall Street Journal published details of the note in July, which Trump said was "a fake thing".

Takara Tomy announced on September 8th that it is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 units of the "Grand Mall Tomica Building (Tomica 55th Anniversary Special Edition)," which was released in July. The decision follows two reported cases in which children injured their fingers after they became caught in the rotating parts of the central "spiral elevator." (News On Japan)

At Narita Airport, a small repair counter in Terminal 1 has become a lifeline for travelers whose trips are suddenly derailed by broken suitcases. From tourists arriving with luggage damaged in transit to families rushing to check in before their flight, customers rely on the skilled hands of repairman and shop manager Kazuto Nakamura, known to many as the airport’s “master repairman.” (News On Japan)

The French government loses a vote of confidence and PM François Bayrou will resign on Tuesday.

The French government loses a vote of confidence and PM François Bayrou will resign on Tuesday.

Mitsubishi Electric will introduce a voluntary retirement program targeting employees aged 53 and older, as well as those rehired after retirement, despite posting record profits in fiscal 2025. (News On Japan)

A bus collided with the symbolic “Grand Roof Ring” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo shortly after 8 p.m. on September 8th. (News On Japan)

US top court says that immigration agents can stop people based solely on their race, language or job.

Hamas says it received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.