A critical security flaw discovered in PHP, a programming language used by an estimated 70% of the world's web systems, has triggered widespread disruptions across Japan since October 21, forcing banks, restaurant chains, government agencies and other businesses to suspend online services as a precaution against potential cyberattacks. (News On Japan)

Japan's financial markets suffered another sharp setback on October 22 as heavy selling in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks sent the Nikkei 225 down 1,713.40 points, or 2.65%, to 62,907.84, its lowest closing level since July 30. (News On Japan)

The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

Journalist Will Murray describes how he and a bystander saved an SUV driver from his vehicle.

The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

Four members of the so-called Gang Suppression Force have been missing since Sunday.

Four members of the so-called Gang Suppression Force have been missing since Sunday.

Bukangi the shark became an unlikely sensation after it was spotted in a canal in Busan weeks ago.

New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".

New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".

Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.

It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom.

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.

Bukangi the shark became an unlikely sensation after it was spotted in a canal in Busan weeks ago.

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.