The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect".

Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.

The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.

A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

Japan is considering whether to introduce nuclear-powered submarines as part of a broader review of its national defense strategy, with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi signaling on October 9 that the government would not rule out any options as it seeks to strengthen deterrence against growing regional threats, although legal restrictions, technological challenges, high costs, and demanding crew requirements present formidable obstacles. (News On Japan)

Police in Kochi Prefecture have released footage of a group of teenagers riding motorcycles recklessly through Kochi City on January 1st, 2026, in a New Year's Day incident known as a "first sunrise motorcycle rampage," with 18 people aged between 15 and 19 arrested or referred to prosecutors for suspected violations of the Road Traffic Act. (News On Japan)

Local governments across Japan are stepping up efforts to recruit people who hold teaching licenses but are not working in schools, known as "paper teachers," as a worsening teacher shortage has seen the national ratio of applicants to available elementary school teaching positions fall from 12.5 in fiscal 2000 to just 2 in 2025. (News On Japan)

Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.

Empress Emerita Michiko celebrated her 92nd birthday on October 20th, receiving birthday greetings from Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of Japan's imperial family at her residence in Tokyo, as concerns grow over her declining physical strength and signs of fatigue. (News On Japan)

Japanese banks and securities firms are moving to stop using facial photographs from driver's licenses to verify customers opening accounts online, following a series of personal information leaks that have raised concerns about fraudulent account applications. (News On Japan)

Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.

Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.

The Northern Alps in central Japan have entered the height of their autumn colors, with the alpine landscape around Tateyama's Murodo Plateau in Toyama Prefecture offering spectacular views of red and yellow vegetation, rugged mountain ridges and the rare Japanese rock ptarmigan, a protected bird species whose survival depends on the delicate balance of the mountain ecosystem. (News On Japan)

The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.

The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.

France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.