Japan has begun detailed discussions on a new system to make childbirth free of charge, with the government aiming to introduce nationwide coverage by June 2028 and the establishment of a uniform national price for deliveries emerging as the central issue. (News On Japan)

Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

The BBC’s Ione Wells reports from outside the Tennessee hospital where Pike is said to have arrived Wednesday night after surviving two lethal injection attempts.

Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and a Canadian who will spend up to six months aboard the International Space Station.

It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

Christa Pike was transported to hospital after the failed attempts. Her condition remains unknown.

Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH), the operator of discount retail chain Don Quijote, has announced plans to acquire the Japanese operations of Toys R Us, the American-founded toy retail giant, taking over approximately 150 stores nationwide while maintaining employment for existing workers. (News On Japan)

"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).

Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.