France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

The Hokkaido Shinkansen marked its 10th anniversary on March 26, as a town in southern Hokkaido known for its deep ties to tunnel construction put forward a bold proposal to build a second undersea tunnel to help achieve faster travel between Sapporo and Tokyo. (News On Japan)

Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

The BBC's Middle East correspondent reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

A unique sledding competition using repurposed rice bags was held in Sapporo, drawing about 390 participants ranging from elementary school children to adults, all competing in a high-energy race for a prize equivalent to 60 kilograms of rice. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Metro has completed the installation of platform screen doors at all of its 180 stations, marking a major milestone in passenger safety measures across its network. (News On Japan)

As the new school year approached and interest in future careers grew among children, Dai-ichi Life Insurance released its latest survey on the “Top Jobs Children Want to Have When They Grow Up,” revealing shifting preferences alongside a rise in AI awareness. (News On Japan)

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.