
Japan quintuples foreigner visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an “immediate impact on inbound tourism”.
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Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an “immediate impact on inbound tourism”.

The film’s opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
With Bafana Bafana having their backs against the wall after the disappointing loss to Mexico, coach Hugo Broos turned to ‘Mr Dependable’ in midfielder Thalente Mbatha and he returned with solid performance.

The recent visit to South Africa by WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán from Mexico has opened doors for local fighters to participate in matches that are sanctioned by his organization.

According to Sino Booi, product management lead at Momentum Savings, many retirement plans run into trouble not because people start with too little income, but because they underestimate how much life can cost in later years.
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI, June 22 (Reuters) – The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.
June 21 (Reuters) – Fifty-four people were injured and another 18 were missing after an explosion at Qatar’s core LNG processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.

Cape Verde’s gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.

Lawyer and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who said the preliminary count was “not yet official or binding”.

Cape Verde’s impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay – and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC’s political editor writes.

It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.

On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Sir Keir Starmer’s political future dominates Monday’s front pages as pressure grows on him to quit.

Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Elated to see BTS on the road again, but frustrated by competitive ticket wars, they have become easy targets.

Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.

Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.