A tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of Mexican crude oil arrived off Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, on the morning of July 17, marking Japan's first such delivery since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed. (News On Japan)

A man accused of leading a group assault that killed a university student apologized to the victim and his family in court, saying he had acted out of what he described as a "distorted sense of justice." (News On Japan)

All hiking trails on Mount Rausu in eastern Hokkaido reopened on July 16, one week after a descending hiker was chased by a bear. (News On Japan)

Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi closed the Diet session on July 17 under pressure from both parliament and financial markets, as lawmakers enacted a revised Imperial House Law while the government moved to clarify that monetary policy tools remain under the sole authority of the Bank of Japan. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks plunged on July 17 as a global selloff in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares pushed the Nikkei 225 into correction territory, while Middle East tensions, higher oil prices and persistent yen weakness added to pressure on investors. (News On Japan)

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

More than 60 others were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.