With its vivid petals and delicate appearance, the Atsumigesi poppy may seem like a beautiful addition to the landscape—but beneath its beauty lies a serious danger. Known for its exceptionally strong reproductive capabilities, the plant is now being discovered in various parts of Japan during its blooming season. (News On Japan)

Following the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the Dutch Pavilion will be relocated to Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, organizers announced. Built using reusable materials with relocation in mind, the structure will be reconstructed by the Pasona Group in cooperation with the Dutch government. (News On Japan)

The average price of a newly built condominium in the Greater Tokyo area in April dropped 8.7% from a year earlier to 69.99 million yen, falling below the 70 million yen mark for the first time in 16 months, according to a report by the Real Estate Economic Institute. (News On Japan)

Unravelling the case of a US fugitive who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity after being traced in Glasgow.

Following intense criticism over a delayed response to growing political pressure, Prime Minister Ishiba dismissed Agriculture Minister Eto and appointed Koizumi as his successor in an effort to regain control of his administration. (News On Japan)

A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.

The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.

A 27-year-old Chinese national enrolled at Kyoto University’s graduate school has been arrested for impersonating another person to take the TOEIC English proficiency exam, in what police suspect may be part of an organized cheating scheme. (News On Japan)

Four years ago, a Sri Lankan woman named Wishma died after repeatedly complaining of illness while detained at a Nagoya immigration facility. The government has admitted to possessing 295 hours of video footage documenting her condition leading up to her death—but has only disclosed five hours of it to the bereaved family. (News On Japan)

Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.

An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.

The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".

The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".

The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.