Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

The situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy transport, is growing increasingly complex, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging Japan to assist in securing the waterway while Iran signals it may allow passage depending on negotiations, and as prospects for a swift resolution fade, Japanese industries including automobiles, ethylene, and polyvinyl chloride resin have begun scaling back production. (News On Japan)

Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture, long regarded as a mecca for skiing and snowboarding and crowded with inbound tourists during winter, has faced a persistent challenge in attracting visitors during the quieter summer months. (News On Japan)

North Safari Sapporo, a private zoo in Minami Ward, Sapporo, which closed in September 2025 over unauthorized development, remains home to hundreds of animals as its operator disputes a planned removal order while emphasizing animal welfare concerns. (News On Japan)

A donkey pulls a handcart while a man walks quietly beside it, as former newspaper reporter Kotaro Takada, 36, and his partner, an 8-year-old male donkey named Kusatsune, make their way along the Sea of Japan coast on a 900-kilometer journey from Yakumo in southern Hokkaido to Chiba, selling handmade "donkey salt" produced using deep-sea water from the Sea of Japan. (News On Japan)

Deer, one of Nara’s most enduring symbols and animals that have been protected for more than 1,300 years as sacred messengers of the gods, are now beginning to move beyond Nara Park and even beyond Nara Prefecture, raising new questions about what is driving the unusual migration. (News On Japan)

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.