Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Japan has enacted legislation allowing a sharp increase in fees charged to foreign residents for immigration procedures, with the cost of applying for permanent residence expected to rise from the current 10,000 yen to around 200,000 yen once the new system is implemented. (News On Japan)

A large solar power facility built on a mountainside in Fukushima City is generating reflected sunlight for far longer than originally projected, with a city survey finding that glare at some locations lasted up to 53 minutes per day—more than ten times the maximum duration predicted by the operator. (News On Japan)

A traffic accident that occurred beneath an elevated section of the Meitetsu railway line in Kasamatsu, Gifu Prefecture, on the morning of May 28th claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman who was riding in the front passenger seat of a car. (News On Japan)

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

Japan's declining population is set to trigger another review of single-seat electoral districts for the House of Representatives, with new census data highlighting widening disparities in voter representation and adding momentum to discussions over reducing the number of lawmakers. (News On Japan)

Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno apologized on May 29th after confusion spread over a new policy that will allow some medical institutions to charge cancellation fees for missed appointments from June, stressing that the fees will apply only in limited cases. (News On Japan)

Fixed-rate mortgage costs in Japan are set to rise again in June as the country's five major banks increase home loan rates in response to higher long-term interest rates, with their flagship 10-year fixed-rate mortgages rising to preferential rates of 3.27% at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, 3.5% at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and 3.25% at Mizuho Bank. (News On Japan)

Japan is facing a growing transportation dilemma. While a record number of foreign visitors in 2025 has fueled congestion and traffic jams in major cities and tourist destinations, many rural communities are grappling with the opposite problem: shrinking populations and aging residents are making it increasingly difficult to maintain public transportation services. (News On Japan)

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.