Plum blossoms are now at their best viewing season at the plum groves of Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture, widely known as Japan’s leading plum-producing region. (News On Japan)

Japan’s outstanding government debt totaled 1,342.172 trillion yen as of December 2025, marking a record high, the Finance Ministry announced. (News On Japan)

The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Jacques Leveugle allegedly kept a diary of the abuse which also spanned several countries, prompting police to appeal for more victims to come forward.

Jacques Leveugle allegedly kept a diary of the abuse which also spanned several countries, prompting police to appeal for more victims to come forward.

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

An Inazawa city councilor in Aichi Prefecture known for his trademark pink mohawk has been arrested on suspicion of extortion and assault after allegedly beating a man and demanding money at a restaurant in November 2025. (News On Japan)