Our Urdu correspondent reports from the scene in Peshawar, north west Pakistan, where emergency services have been responding to the incident.

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.

Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.

Japanese basketball continues to improve year after year. Strong financial backing and steadily growing fan interest have turned the B.League into one of Asia’s most exciting competitions. (News On Japan)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham.

More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .

More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .

Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.

Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.

Tokyo stocks suffered one of their steepest declines on October 15, with the Nikkei 225 plunging 3,318 points, or 4.90%, to close at 64,426, its third-largest point decline on record, as a global selloff in artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares intensified over concerns about rising U.S. interest rates and the financial sustainability of debt-funded AI investment. (News On Japan)

Police investigating the deaths of seven dogs and cats at a pet shop have discovered that the business allegedly obtained powerful prescription drugs illegally from a veterinarian for several years, allowing unlicensed staff to administer the medicines in an apparent effort to reduce operating costs. (News On Japan)

The Nada Fighting Festival, known for its spectacular collisions between massive portable shrines weighing around two tons, drew large crowds to Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 15, as participants repeatedly slammed the heavy structures into one another in a traditional ritual believed to please the gods. (News On Japan)

Panasonic has announced a recall of approximately 640,000 drum-type washer-dryers after identifying a defect in their automatic detergent dispensing tanks that could cause electrical wiring to deteriorate and potentially catch fire. (News On Japan)