An autonomous ride-hailing service developed by British company Wayve launched in London on September 3, with the AI-powered technology also scheduled to begin trial operations in Tokyo by the end of 2026. (News On Japan)

Household spending in Japan fell for an eighth consecutive month in July as consumers continued to economize on everyday purchases such as food and beverages while increasing spending on dining out, accommodation and in-game purchases. (News On Japan)

Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.

Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.

Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.

The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

Japan's rice market is facing a growing surplus as large volumes of last year's crop remain unsold just as another strong harvest begins reaching the market, forcing retailers to slash prices below cost and leaving farmers warning that losses could make it impossible to continue farming. (News On Japan)

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving.

A disaster prevention experiment has shown how quickly a rain-soaked slope can collapse once visible cracks appear, highlighting the need for people in landslide-prone areas to evacuate before conditions become critical as the risk of disasters remains elevated through early next week. (News On Japan)

A Chinese man who received a suspended prison sentence and had his driver's license revoked after striking four elementary school students while driving drunk in 2025 admitted at his first trial on September 3 that he repeatedly drove without a license while still on probation. (News On Japan)

FamilyMart has unveiled a new hybrid checkout system that can operate as either a self-service or staffed register, aiming to reduce checkout-related work by about 20% as labor shortages affect roughly 30% of its franchise stores. (News On Japan)

The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.

Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.

Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.