A seasonal rafting attraction offering both adrenaline-pumping rapids and serene mountain scenery opened on May 3rd in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture, drawing visitors eager to experience the region’s natural beauty while riding traditional log rafts through a winding river course. (News On Japan)

A 44-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attacking a teenage boy with a hammer on a street in Fussa, Tokyo, is refusing to cooperate with investigators, even as authorities say a 30-centimeter hammer believed to be the weapon was recovered from his residence with what appear to be bloodstains. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said discussions toward a decision on constitutional revision would be advanced in the Diet, as she delivered a video message to a pro-revision rally held in Tokyo on May 3rd, Constitution Memorial Day. (News On Japan)

Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

Shirarahama Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, opened for the swimming season on May 3rd, marking the earliest “sea opening” on Honshu and the start of operations for the popular beach destination. (News On Japan)

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".