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Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito has been released from hospital in Tokyo after undergoing a heart examination.

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Pakistan says Indian forces carried out a missile attack targeting three of its military bases, but reports no damage.

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Clashes between India and Pakistan are intensifying as both sides are accusing each other of carrying out drone attacks.