A fire broke out Saturday night at a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, that dates back to the Muromachi period, with flames and thick black smoke seen rising from the roof as the blaze continued for nearly nine hours. (News On Japan)

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Seven people were injured, two seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.