Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denial
Andy Burnham says UK has 'strong indications' Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".
BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults
Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.
The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the righ…
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.