Japan has been struggling to cope with a combination of anaemic economic growth and a shrinking population for over 30 years. 2025 marks the tipping point when the rising costs outstrip the country's capacity to pay for them. (Financial Times)

Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.

The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration.

The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration.

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.

The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.

The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction.

The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power.

At least 13 people were killed the the latest Russian aerial attack across Ukraine

A substation was set on fire and a pylon damaged, interrupting screenings and affecting 160,000 homes.

Yame City has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kyushu University Urban Research Center to promote regional revitalization through ESG evaluation—a method of quantifying environmental, social, and governance efforts—aiming to enhance export capabilities and build a more sustainable society. (News On Japan)

An electric school bus has been introduced for a special needs school in Kitakyushu, with the city holding an unveiling ceremony at city hall to mark the occasion. (News On Japan)