Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on September 3 that the economic policy of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government should not be equated with conventional reflationary policy, after returning from the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in the United States and briefing the prime minister on the talks. (News On Japan)

Five oil distributors, including Higashinihon Usami and ENEOS Wing, admitted charges of violating Japan's Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to coordinate diesel fuel prices at their first trial at the Tokyo District Court on September 3. (News On Japan)

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.