A man accused of the murders of a nine-year-old boy and four women aged between 45 and 75 has appeared in court.

The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

Santa takes to the skies, delivering presents to southern islands. From the rear of an open transport aircraft, boxes equipped with parachutes descend to the ground, marked by the glow of a blue light. These deliveries, bringing joy to residents of remote islands in the South Pacific, are part of an international joint exercise involving Japan's Air Self-Defense Force since 2015. (News On Japan)

Carlos Ghosn, the ex-chairman of Nissan, speaks to Bloomberg's Manus Cranny about the Japanese automaker's potential deal with Honda. He also comments on China's dominance of the electric vehicle market and what auto CEOs are thinking about trade during Donald Trump's second presidency. Ghosn is currently suing Nissan for defamation after his arrest in Japan in November 2018 and charges of financial misconduct, which he denies. (Bloomberg)

The number of aesthetic clinics in Japan, offering services like skin enhancement, has surged by 40% over the past three years. A growing trend, known as 'Chokubi,' involves newly trained doctors immediately joining aesthetic clinics after completing their clinical internships. (News On Japan)

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged.

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged.

One woman describes how her boyfriend was dragged away from her after being hit by the car being used as a weapon.

The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season.

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The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.

The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice.

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next.

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reportedly in talks with Renault, the French automotive major and a key shareholder of Nissan, to acquire a stake in the Japanese automaker. Taiwanese media reported the negotiations, highlighting a potential shakeup in Nissan's stakeholder structure. (News On Japan)

As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.

A reported attack on a Russian town comes after Ukraine said Moscow had launched a new attack on Kyiv.

Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.

A selection of news photographs from around the world.