The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third Olympics

Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.

Organised in a deliberately loose fashion, tokuryū pose fresh problems for police, as years of crackdowns see the appeal of a yakuza life fade

Yakuza leader arrested for stealing Pokemon cards in Japan! Sign of decline for the once-feared gang?

Dethroned champion Jason Moloney has spoken of regret, anguish and the future in his first interview since relinquishing his world boxing title in Tokyo.

Protesters in Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing rally for 'Free Palestine,' joining global support for peace in Gaza.

Australia is without a current male world champion after bantamweight Jason Moloney was upset on points by Yoshiki Takei on a historic Tokyo card.

Jason Moloney's title defence against Yoshiki Takei will take place in front of 55,000 at the Tokyo Dome, more than have ever watched an Australian box live.

India's mammoth general election is well under way, with the first two phases of voting over and five more to go. FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto looks at online campaigning and some controversies that are flaring up. Next, we speak to PEN America about their latest Freedom to Write Index. Writers…