Scientists at Toyo University have identified a possible weakness in alligator weed, an invasive aquatic plant described as one of the world's worst, raising hopes of finding a way to control its extraordinary ability to regenerate as it spreads through Japan's waterways, threatens agricultural land, and creates growing concerns about flooding. (News On Japan)

The Bank of Japan has declared that Japan's underlying inflation rate has reached its long-standing 2% target, marking a milestone in its effort to overcome decades of deflation, even as consumers continue to struggle with food prices rising far faster than the central bank's benchmark. (News On Japan)

The Museum of the Imperial Collections at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo will reopen on November 3 following a major renovation that has expanded its interior space eightfold, with a series of special exhibitions featuring artworks associated with Japan's Imperial Family, including folding screens depicting scenes from The Tale of Genji and a celebrated painting by Ito Jakuchu. (News On Japan)

One store in Sweden says temperatures for its freezers were set to 50 C (122F).

The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.

The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.

The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.

The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group.

Will this stop the Democrats taking back the Senate?

BBC Panorama follows grieving Samira who - after the killing of Sevda - faces up to the Tehran regime.

Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.

The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress.

China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.

China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.