The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport.

It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.

The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

The Hankyu Takarazuka Line is notable for having an unusually large number of stations named after shrines and temples, a feature that reflects a distinctive approach to railway-led urban development in Japan. (News On Japan)

Japan’s scientific community was energized in 2025 by major news when Sakaguchi Shimon of Osaka University and Kitagawa Susumu of Kyoto University jointly won Nobel Prizes, marking a rare double win by Japanese researchers. (News On Japan)

Nishiki Market in Kyoto and Kuromon Market in Osaka, both long known as local kitchens with deep historical roots, are facing a major turning point as a surge in inbound tourism transforms how they operate and who they serve. (News On Japan)

Goldman Sachs, a major U.S. financial institution, is reportedly planning to launch a new fund focused on real estate investments in Japan, according to Bloomberg. (News On Japan)

New vehicle sales by six Japanese automakers in the United States rose 2.4% from the previous year to 6,023,492 units in 2025, the companies announced on January 5th, as demand remained firm despite higher tariffs introduced under the Trump administration, with three manufacturers surpassing their year-earlier results. (News On Japan)

Both yokozuna, Toyoshoryu and Onosato, performed a dedication ring-entering ceremony on January 6th at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on January 11th at Ryogoku Kokugikan, drawing a crowd of around 2,000 spectators under clear skies. (News On Japan)