Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach

Police are inspecting a large iron ball that washed up on a beach in Japan, but authorities have said they do not know what it is – only that it is not about to explode. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Police began inspecting the ball, which is orangey-brown with what appear to be darker patches of rust, after a local woman spotted it resting on the sand just metres from the shore while she was out for a walk earlier this week, Asahi TV reported. There are no indications, either, that it was involved in espionage by nearby North Korea or China. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Japan #IronBall #UFO #DragonBall #Sphere #News