Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable

There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.

He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.

South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.

The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US

Japan's Asian Games campaign produced another day of records and medals on September 23, with Shoon Mitsunaga setting a national record to win the men's 100-meter butterfly, both Japanese gymnastics teams taking silver behind China, and Toshikazu Yamanishi adding to the host nation's athletics medal haul. (News On Japan)

A rare blue-and-black bee known as the "blue bee that brings happiness" has become a popular attraction at Chojuji Temple in Konan, Shiga Prefecture, where visitors are gathering to catch a glimpse of the colorful insect. (News On Japan)

Japan's transition toward an economy with higher interest rates is creating sharply different outcomes for households, with younger generations facing rising mortgage repayments while older savers stand to benefit from increased deposit interest, following the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25%. (News On Japan)

Police in Yamagata Prefecture are working to identify a body found on the coast of a remote island on September 23, the 19th day since a 6-year-old boy went missing in Sakata, after discovering that the body was dressed in clothing similar to the Spider-Man outfit the child was wearing when he disappeared. (News On Japan)

One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.

The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.

The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.