Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Washington and Tehran targeted each other's military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.