A man wearing a ski mask attempted to rob a convenience store in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, in the early hours of October 14th, but fled the scene empty-handed after the clerk shouted loudly, according to local police. (News On Japan)

The departure of Komeito from the ruling coalition has thrown Japan’s political landscape into deeper uncertainty, as attention now turns to the prime minister selection vote expected to take place in the Diet next week. With the Liberal Democratic Party’s new president Koichi aiming for the top post, the outcome will hinge on shifting alliances and last-minute negotiations among rival parties. (News On Japan)

Through performance art, visual documentation and animation SALARYMAN brings the sensibility of the artist into the office world and questions global work practices of modern-day life imposed by capitalism: Tokyo work culture's most compelling and complex protagonist; the Salaryman. (TRNGL)

The Grammy-winning singer, who died of cancer, "transformed R&B forever", says Beyoncé.

Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.

The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.

The US Coast Guard rescued two dozen people after their homes floated away from shore during the storm.

The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.

Israel warns it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays returning the remaining bodies.