A new study find that Hurricane Melissa's rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change.

More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.

The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Around 1,200 investors have filed a class-action lawsuit with the Osaka District Court seeking the return of more than 11.4 billion yen from the real estate fund “Minna de Ooya-san,” which has been delaying distribution payments to its investors. (News On Japan)

A 51-year-old man has been arrested for forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl to work illegally at a private massage parlor in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, in what police believe may be part of a human trafficking operation. (News On Japan)

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood.

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

Archaeologists have uncovered new details about the remains of an ancient building in Nara Prefecture’s Asuka area, believed to have been used by emperors for imperial ceremonies more than 1,300 years ago. (News On Japan)

Offshore wind power, seen as Japan’s key to achieving carbon neutrality, is facing a critical test following the withdrawal of major players such as Mitsubishi Corporation. While the government is preparing to reopen bidding for large-scale offshore wind projects, questions remain over what institutional reforms are needed to make renewable energy truly sustainable. (News On Japan)

In the House of Councillors on November 6th, Prime Minister Takaichi faced her first major challenge from Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya, who took the podium for the first time to question the government’s stance on accepting foreign workers. Both share conservative leanings, and Kamiya had been approached by Takaichi for cooperation during the prime ministerial election, but the session quickly turned into a pointed exchange over immigration and national priorities. (News On Japan)

Gasoline prices rose for the first time in four weeks to 173.60 yen per liter as of 2 p.m. on November 6th, up just 0.10 yen from the previous week. However, with the government’s decision on November 5th to abolish the provisional gasoline tax by the end of the year, prices are expected to fall in stages before the abolition takes full effect. (News On Japan)

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.