The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue breaks down how the US defence secretary defended his record after a Republican congressman launched an attempt to impeach him.

The group, formed by Trump, issues rare criticism of Israel, while also blaming Hamas for the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

The group, formed by Trump, issues rare criticism of Israel, while also blaming Hamas for the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.

The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

Japan's autumn foliage season is entering one of its most colorful periods, with spectacular displays of red and golden leaves attracting visitors to lakes, mountain valleys and historic temples across the country, while the latest forecasts suggest that Tokyo, Kyoto and other major cities will see some of their best autumn scenery later than usual this year. (News On Japan)

With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.

With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.

A local hospital says runners had "unusual" symptoms after racing on an atypically hot day.

A 26-year-old woman from Nagoya has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding men by encouraging them to develop romantic feelings for her before repeatedly requesting money, with 13 men reporting losses totaling approximately 30 million yen in a scheme resembling the notorious "Itadaki Joshi" romance fraud case. (News On Japan)

A rare red Coca-Cola bench was stolen from outside a prepared-food shop in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, in the early hours of October 24th, with the owner suspecting the thieves intended to resell the collectible item to enthusiasts after similar benches were found listed online for as much as 180,000 yen. (News On Japan)

The mayor of Awa City in Tokushima Prefecture and two other people have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the municipal government of 3.5 million yen by inflating the cost of a city contract to cover vehicle repair expenses arising from an accident caused by the mayor, prompting police to search city hall on November 10th. (News On Japan)

East Japan Railway (JR East) announced on November 10th that it will introduce touch-free ticket gates at 40 stations, including every station on Tokyo's Yamanote Line, from spring 2028, allowing passengers using Mobile Suica to pass through without taking their smartphones out of their pockets or bags. (News On Japan)

SoftBank Group reported a net loss of 768 billion yen for the six months from April to September, largely due to losses associated with a review of its artificial intelligence data center plans in the United States, but the Japanese technology investment giant said it would continue pursuing its long-term AI strategy despite the financial setback. (News On Japan)

Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.

The Israeli military says its soldiers opened fire at individuals “who intended to hurl stones” at a road used by Israelis.

The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation change.

Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.