As the US president pushes a crackdown on left-wing groups and openly targets political foes, critics ask where he's taking America

Gustavo Petro could be heard asking US soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" while addressing a crowd on New York streets.

The story of Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president says.

The story of Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president says.

The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.

The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.

The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.

Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.

In his role as superintendent for the city of Des Moines, Ian Roberts oversees around 30,000 students.

"It feels good to be an inspiration," double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.

A legal petition alleges colonial-era war crimes by the UK in historical Palestine in 1917-48.

A 43-year-old man was attacked by a bear while walking his dog in a park in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward on Friday night, prompting authorities to close the area and heighten patrols. His injuries are not life-threatening. (News On Japan)

A 10-vehicle collision on Route 36 in Eniwa, Hokkaido, on Thursday morning left two women with minor injuries and set off a dramatic police pursuit, as the driver suspected of causing the crash abandoned his car and fled on foot before being arrested several kilometers away. (News On Japan)

Animal Welfare Week, which began on September 20th, is casting a spotlight on the growing trend of supporting shelter dogs through so-called "oshi-katsu," or fan activities, with a system now in place that connects adoption matching with financial contributions. (News On Japan)

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race entered its fifth day on September 26th, with Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi forced to apologize after his campaign team was found to have requested supportive online posts from backers. (News On Japan)

The Supreme Court’s Second Petty Bench, presided over by Chief Justice Akira Ojima, ruled on September 26th that the current system for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives is constitutional, despite a maximum disparity of 2.06-to-1 in the value of votes cast in last October’s general election. (News On Japan)

The indictment comes days after Trump called for his adversaries to be more aggressively investigated.

Parents of a young girl victimized in a voyeurism case at a swimming school in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, have filed for mediation, seeking stronger measures to prevent recurrence. (News On Japan)

Viewers in Washington, DC, St Louis and Seattle will be able to watch the late night comedian's show again.

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.