World War II-Era U.S. Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Shutting Down Flights

A regional airport in southwestern Japan was temporarily shut down on Wednesday after a likely World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded near a runway, causing significant disruptions. The explosion, which left a crater approximately 23 feet wide and over three feet deep, forced airport authorities to cancel nearly 90 flights, impacting thousands of travelers. No injuries were reported, but the blast created widespread concern as crews worked swiftly to assess the damage and repair the runway.

The bomb is believed to have been buried beneath the. . .