Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.

The first trial of two men accused of killing restaurant owner Ryutaro Takarajima and his wife, Sachiko, began at the Tokyo District Court on June 22, with the 30-year-old defendant described as a directing figure admitting the charges, while the other defendant acknowledged involvement but argued that he was only an accessory. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks surged at the start of the week, with the Nikkei Stock Average closing above 72,000 for the first time and extending its record-setting streak to a sixth consecutive trading day. (News On Japan)

The speakers and vice speakers of both houses of the Japanese Diet approved on June 22 the government’s outline for revising the Imperial Household Law and related measures aimed at securing the number of imperial family members, following what has been described as the consensus of the legislature. (News On Japan)

Sugar prices are on a firmer upward trend as concerns grow over the impact of Middle East tensions and the weaker yen, raising the prospect of further cost pressure on confectionery and other food products. (News On Japan)

Ahead of Mount Fuji’s July climbing season, two newly installed evacuation shelters have been unveiled on the Yoshida descent route to strengthen safety measures against eruptions, rockfalls and severe weather. (News On Japan)

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.