More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.

The nationwide consumer price index for fiscal 2025, released today, rose 2.7% from the previous year. Prices have now exceeded the government and Bank of Japan's 2% target for a fourth consecutive year. (News On Japan)

SkyDrive and NEXCO West Japan have partnered to develop a flying car hub at the Beppu Bay Service Area in Oita Prefecture, aiming to launch operations in 2028 for sightseeing flights and other services. (News On Japan)

The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, attended a performance of the traditional Japanese court music art known as gagaku. (News On Japan)

Bear sightings are surging across northeastern Japan in an unusually early spring trend, prompting the fastest issuance on record of bear alerts in multiple prefectures including Aomori and Iwate. Incidents have already left a police officer seriously injured and a member of the Self-Defense Forces attacked. (News On Japan)

A male employee of Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, has told investigators that he disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator and burned it for several hours, police said, as officers continued voluntary questioning of the man in his 30s, according to sources close to the investigation. (News On Japan)

Japan is often known for its culture, safety, and high trust society, but behind the scenes, it also has one of the strictest immigration systems in the world. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

Many died due to conditions at a warehouse they'd been shipped to, while others arrived dead, authorities say.

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Souring relations between Europe and the US have reared their Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.