Roads leading into forested areas of Towada Oyu in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, have been closed at 45 locations following a series of past bear attacks that left people dead or injured, with the measures set to remain in place until the end of June. (News On Japan)

JR West announced on April 30th that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways to address social challenges in western Japan, aiming to boost inbound tourism and explore future integration of reservation systems. (News On Japan)

A scandal has emerged at Nishi-Nippon City Bank after it was revealed that an employee at its Shimonoseki branch uploaded videos and images containing personal information to social media, with the content later spreading widely online and prompting the bank to issue an apology on April 30th. (News On Japan)

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

A hotel in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, known for offering one of Japan’s earliest sunrise views, has remained closed months after its sudden suspension of operations in late 2025, as an investigation reveals the operator behind the property acquired dozens of facilities nationwide, with at least 24 now shut or out of business, raising questions about a business model allegedly tied to visa acquisition for Chinese investors. (News On Japan)

Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.