Kimmel made the comments in his first monologue since broadcaster ABC lifted the suspension of his show.

Inbound tourism to Japan rose nearly 20% from January to August 2025 compared with a year earlier, though most visitors continue to flock to major cities, raising concerns about overtourism. (News On Japan)

As the Tokyo Stock Exchange undergoes reforms with the introduction of new listing maintenance standards, attention is turning to how investors can identify promising growth stocks. (News On Japan)

The Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that Mount Meakan in eastern Hokkaido, where eruption alert level 2 is in place, had experienced an eruption. (News On Japan)

Three employees of a delivery-only restaurant in Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward were sprayed with what appeared to be pepper spray on Wednesday morning, leaving them with minor injuries. Police are searching for two masked suspects who fled the scene. (News On Japan)

The BBC's Laura Bicker says residents of southern China are largely heeding warnings from authorities as the storm lashes the region with wind and rain.

Four people go on trial accused of misdemeanours but opponents ask why no government officials have been charged.

Four people go on trial accused of misdemeanours but opponents ask why no government officials have been charged.

Inside Panorama and BBC Eye's investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.

Inside Panorama and BBC Eye's investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.

The Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid has rejected Washington’s argument that the move is a reward for Hamas.

Anti-corruption demonstrations have toppled a government - will they lead to lasting change?

Anti-corruption demonstrations, powered by social media, have toppled a government - but will they lead to lasting change?

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

He says Ukraine can win back land with support from Nato and Europe, marking a major shift in his position.

The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale.

The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale.

In a wide-ranging speech, President Trump slammed the world body and singled out many of the countries in attendance.

The comedian's late-night show was suspended last week after his remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

The US president also takes aim at the UN itself in an address lasting almost an hour.