The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
With Japan’s junior high school entrance season in full swing, attention is turning not just to test content, but to how students and parents should prepare. At Seikou Gakuin Junior High, for example, the Japanese language exam tests precise word usage, with questions such as the correct usage of similar-sounding words like “setsujoku” (to fulfill a humiliation) versus “kutsujoku” (to clear a disgrace). Such nuanced questions demand a refined linguistic sense, often beyond elementary-level knowledge. (News On Japan)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.
A recent survey by the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai) has revealed that business leaders view wage hikes as the most effective policy response to rising prices, ahead of the July House of Councillors election. The findings reflect growing concern among corporate executives about the impact of inflation outpacing wage growth, and highlight a preference for structural solutions over short-term subsidies. (News On Japan)
A 52-year-old newspaper deliveryman was killed in the early hours of July 12th after being attacked by a bear in a residential area of Fukushima Town, Hokkaido. (News On Japan)
As Japan sees a record surge in foreign visitors, tourist information centers across the country have become essential stopovers for international travelers, often serving as their last resort when plans go awry. A recent report took a closer look at how these centers, flooded daily with tourists, respond to the increasingly bold and spontaneous demands of visitors eager to make the most of their trip—especially when it comes to catching a glimpse of Mt. Fuji. (News On Japan)
Investigators believe the suspect, who was shot dead by police, had a connection to individuals at the church.
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.
The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.
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