Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.

A female prosecutor who says she was sexually assaulted by a former head of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the state and others, alleging she suffered secondary harm due to the prosecution’s handling of the case. (News On Japan)

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

One week after the Lower House election that saw a sweeping victory for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, 66 newly elected lawmakers are preparing to make their debut in the Diet, with some already being labeled the so-called “Takaichi Children” in a nod to the party’s strong performance. (News On Japan)

BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

The Hirayu Great Falls Ice Festival will begin on February 15th in the Okuhida Onsen area of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, where a massive frozen waterfall is illuminated during the winter months to create a fantastical nighttime scene. (News On Japan)

A trip to Japan feels smoother when you understand what is happening beyond guidebooks and travel blogs. (News On Japan)

A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.

One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.

An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Japan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) for the October–December period posted an annualized increase of 0.2%, marking the first growth in two quarters, though the recovery remains weak. (News On Japan)