Japan

Ellie Simmonds will be back in the pool as she looks for her second gold of the games, while David Weir will begin his title defence in the 1500m.

Manchester United will look to improve at Southampton after an unconvincing start to the season.

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova will hope to avoid upsets on the seventh day of the US Open.

Highlights of the fourth day of action at the London 2012 Paralympics and details on where to watch live.

Campaign groups call for company to follow apology with compensation for people affected.

Small tsunami reported in Philippines, but threat to neighbouring countries not as great as first feared.

Indonesia and Philippines on high alert as 7.6 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines coast.

Reverend Moon, founder of Unification Church, taken to church-owned hospital near home after health condition worsens.

The first day of the London 2012 Paralympics proved to be a good one for ParalympicGB athletes who managed to pick up a decent tally of medals.

Data from Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry shows a 1.2 percent decline in industrial production.

Japan's export-oriented economy is under pressure due to the continuing European debt crisis and slowing global economy.

Typhoon Bolaven sinks two Chinese fishing vessels off Jeju island.

Manchester United's Japanese international, Shinji Kagawa, has admitted to language difficulties in understanding Sir Alex Ferguson's instructions

Phosphorus Starvation Tolerance gene helps rice grow a longer and better root system enabling it to gain access to more phosphorus.

Kim Jong-Un indugles his love of extravagent luxury as his North Korean subjects struggle to feed themselves.

As world wakes up to stories of concentration camps, torture and killings in Rakhine state, IBTimes UK ask why Aung San Suu Kyi has stayed silent.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka

Japanese activists land on disputed Uotsuri island and wave the Japanese flag, triggering protests in China.

The UK ranks 21 among 145 nations with a health grade of 76.84 percent.

Emperor Akihito barred from visiting South Korea until he apologises for wartime 'comfort women' abuse.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Malaga midfielder Isco, who is also believed to be a target for Manchester United

Short and brutal conflict 'on several fronts' would follow air assault on Iranian nuclear facilities, says outgoing civil defence chief, Matan Vilnai.

Some of Asia’s most important growth economies have the highest financial risk from the threat of natural hazards, says risk analysis firm Maplecroft, just one week after the flooding of Manila, Philippines.

Video gaming may be one of most enjoyable pastimes in recent history, but Geek Speak's Lianna Brinded looks at how it can turn nasty.

Swiss private bank Julius Baer snaps up Merrill Lynch’s private bank outside the US, following the latest in a series of banks selling off assets of this kind.

Russia's synchronised swimmers wowed the watching world with their breathtaking performance at London 2012.

New Sony LT25i ‘Tsubasa’ shows up in NenaMark2 Benchmark.

Brazil look to Neymar and Hulk to overcome Mexico and win their first men's football gold medal.

Luke Campbell, Anthony Joshua and Freddie Evans will all have the opportunity to land a gold medal after all three fighters won their semi-final bouts at the Excel Arena.

Great Britain's Ed McKeever, Jess Walker and the men's kayak double have all qualified for the Saturday's Olympic canoe sprint finals after a series of solid showings at Eton Dorney.