A large-scale solar project planned near the Kushiro Wetland in Hokkaido is facing renewed backlash after the developer offered local residents what it described as a “beautification cooperation payment,” prompting accusations that the company is trying to buy consent for the construction. (News On Japan)

Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday.

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.

Trump, who called the decision "very good", has directed the health department to look into making more changes to childhood vaccinations.

Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.

Osaka’s Minami district, one of the busiest entertainment areas in Kansai, is grappling with a worsening garbage problem as the sharp increase in foreign visitors coincides with a rise in litter throughout the area, and when the reporting team walked through the neighborhood last week they found trash piling up in abandoned bicycle baskets and food containers tossed into alleyways just off the main shopping streets. (News On Japan)

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump, and the trio briefly discussed trade.

The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump, and the trio briefly discussed trade.

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.

Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Gehry was known for his experimental metallic designs.