Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

Nearly one in three large companies in Japan have experienced a data leak or a suspected breach, according to a survey released by Teikoku Databank on October 19th, highlighting growing concerns over corporate information security as unauthorized access incidents continue to affect businesses across the country. (News On Japan)

The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.

The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced renewed political pressure on October 19 as fresh opinion polls showed declining public support following a ministerial resignation, while her government signaled it could issue additional bonds to finance a planned two-year consumption tax exemption on food beginning in April 2027. (News On Japan)

Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims is motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed 407.59 points lower at 64,916.70 on October 19, a decline of 0.62%, recovering from an intraday plunge of more than 1,400 points as concerns over artificial intelligence investment weighed on semiconductor and technology shares, while buying in banks, utilities and other domestic sectors helped the broader TOPIX index finish slightly higher. (News On Japan)

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".