Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has apologized to lawmakers of his Liberal Democratic Party for its poor results in last month's Lower House elections and called on them to unite. (NHK)

The junior party of Japan's ruling coalition, Komeito, is set to appoint land minister Saito Tetsuo as the new chief representative this week. (NHK)

The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

The Russian president Putin also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Argentinian prosecutors say three people have been charged in connection with the singer's death.

Two players from Japan’s Nadeshiko League have taken the rare step of publicly accusing their club of harassment, naming Diossa Izumo FC as the site of alleged sexual and power harassment by the team’s head coach. (News On Japan)

Two South Korean nationals, Sangmyung Lee (47) and his younger brother Chungmyung Lee (45), have been arrested following a destructive incident in the Presidential Suite of the luxury Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi. (News On Japan)

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation.

China is currently experiencing an unprecedented pet boom, with Japanese companies seizing the opportunity to promote pet-related products. (News On Japan)

The Royal Express, a luxurious sightseeing train featuring a lavish interior, is set to depart from Yokohama on Friday. (News On Japan)