Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump will meet in Florida this weekend to discuss a 20-point peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Read the latest on security guarantees and the major sticking points.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Kim Jong Un has revealed what North Korea claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a move experts warn will escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Read the full analysis.
North Korea showcases near-complete hull of nuclear-powered submarine, as Kim Jong Un vows to strengthen naval nuclear deterrent and criticises South Korea's ambitions. Analysis and regional implications explored.
Japan is restarting its largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Local residents and experts voice deep concerns over safety and fairness. Read the full story.
President Zelensky details progress on a 20-point peace plan with the US, but major hurdles remain over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Discover the latest developments.
A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
The Right Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood for 38 years and a tireless campaigner for nuclear disarmament and social justice, has died aged 88. Read about his remarkable legacy.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
A €1.5bn protective shield over Chornobyl is no longer containing radiation after a drone strike, the IAEA confirms. Urgent repairs are needed for long-term safety.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
Former Guardian environment correspondent Paul Brown shares crucial lessons from 45 years reporting on climate change, failed summits, and the nuclear industry from his hospital bed.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators raid home of President Zelenskyy's chief aide Andriy Yermak in nuclear energy kickback scandal. Follow latest developments.
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delays major nuclear power reforms following legal advice, putting £700m 'fish disco' savings on hold. Discover the implications for UK energy and growth.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.