Japan is facing renewed questions over how to secure electricity while dealing with mounting nuclear waste, as power demand is expected to rise with the spread of generative AI and the government considers replacing as many as five nuclear reactors by the 2040s. (News On Japan)

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

JAXA's Hayabusa2 probe made its closest approach to the asteroid Torifune on July 5, passing at high speed about 800 meters from the asteroid's center while conducting a flyby survey to examine its shape and surface materials. (News On Japan)

A hiking trail on Mount Rausu in Shiretoko, Hokkaido, reopened on July 5 after being closed since last August following a fatal brown bear attack on a climber. (News On Japan)

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

Opposition parties boycotted Diet deliberations after accusing the ruling bloc of forcing debate on bills to cut the number of lawmakers and create a secondary capital system, leaving committee sessions to proceed without them and exposing widening rifts not only between the ruling and opposition camps but also within the government and ruling coalition. (News On Japan)

The yen has weakened to the 162 range against the dollar for the first time in about 40 years, but the latest market environment differs sharply from the period four decades ago, when Japan was still climbing toward the height of its economic power. (News On Japan)

A senior figure believed to be one of the top executives of the Prince Group, described as one of Asia’s largest criminal organizations, has been rearrested in Tokyo on suspicion of violating Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act by unlawfully handing over his residence card to others, the Metropolitan Police Department said. (News On Japan)

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.