North Safari Sapporo, a private zoo in the southern district of Sapporo, closed its doors on September 30th after 20 years of operation, leaving around 300 animals including lions and wolves without a confirmed relocation plan. (News On Japan)

A Spanish tourist in Japan has become the subject of widespread criticism after a series of videos showed him pushing a passenger on a train, firing fireworks at a karaoke shop, and intruding into a shrine, with condemnation spreading even to his home country. (News On Japan)

Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.

BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.

The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.

Getting stopped by police and charged with driving without a license can feel overwhelming. (News On Japan)

A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump's Gaza peace plan, saying it "serves Israel's interests".

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

Saudi Arabia is advancing its national project Vision 2030 to achieve a post-oil society by the end of the decade, with the Riyadh Expo positioned as its grand culmination, and Japan is aiming to secure a foothold in the initiative by providing technologies such as decarbonization systems and expertise in hosting world expos, while also looking to translate this involvement into domestic economic growth. (News On Japan)

People in Gaza and Jerusalem share their reactions to the US president's new strategy for ending the war.

The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely.

Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Williamson.

Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Williamson.

The deal is part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration in the US.

From October, Japan’s minimum wage will rise across the country to exceed 1,000 yen for the first time, a development welcomed by workers but one that is expected to squeeze retailers such as discount supermarkets where higher personnel costs could lead to losses. (News On Japan)

Osaka City decided on September 30th to suspend new applications for so-called special zone minpaku, a category of private lodging that has seen a sharp rise in disputes with local residents. (News On Japan)

A man on trial for fatally shooting relatives with a crossbow in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, claimed in court on September 30th that the victims were "people who deserved to be killed" and added that he wants to be executed as soon as possible. (News On Japan)

A hairdresser operating a salon in Tokyo’s Omotesando district has been arrested on suspicion of luring a female client into the restroom and committing indecent acts, raising questions about how a well-known stylist with a large clientele carried out such conduct. (News On Japan)

The deal is part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration in the US.