Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.

Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.

Tokyo stocks suffered one of their steepest declines on October 15, with the Nikkei 225 plunging 3,318 points, or 4.90%, to close at 64,426, its third-largest point decline on record, as a global selloff in artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares intensified over concerns about rising U.S. interest rates and the financial sustainability of debt-funded AI investment. (News On Japan)

Police investigating the deaths of seven dogs and cats at a pet shop have discovered that the business allegedly obtained powerful prescription drugs illegally from a veterinarian for several years, allowing unlicensed staff to administer the medicines in an apparent effort to reduce operating costs. (News On Japan)

The Nada Fighting Festival, known for its spectacular collisions between massive portable shrines weighing around two tons, drew large crowds to Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 15, as participants repeatedly slammed the heavy structures into one another in a traditional ritual believed to please the gods. (News On Japan)

Panasonic has announced a recall of approximately 640,000 drum-type washer-dryers after identifying a defect in their automatic detergent dispensing tanks that could cause electrical wiring to deteriorate and potentially catch fire. (News On Japan)

Kyoto City expects revenue from its accommodation tax to more than double to approximately 13.2 billion yen this fiscal year following a substantial increase in the maximum nightly levy to 10,000 yen, as the city seeks to address overtourism and ease the pressure that millions of visitors place on residents and public infrastructure. (News On Japan)

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.

The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.

The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.

China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.

BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.

It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.