El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.

The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.

Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

Finding a reliable plumber can be a daunting task for homeowners, especially when emergencies arise and quick action is required. Many are turning to online portals like Plumber.com for their plumbing needs. (News On Japan)

One of Japan's largest digital technology exhibitions, CEATEC 2026, opened in Tokyo on October 13, drawing attention to advances in artificial intelligence designed to combat cyberattacks and improve rescue operations at disaster sites, with 821 companies and organizations showcasing their latest innovations over four days. (News On Japan)

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako drew attention during their September 19-20 visit to Aichi Prefecture for the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, when the couple posed beside the popular character No-Face at Ghibli Park and used the Emperor's own smartphone to capture the moment, offering a rare glimpse of the Imperial Family's increasingly approachable public image. (News On Japan)

Japan's domestic corporate goods price index rose 6.8% in September from a year earlier, slowing to below 7% for the first time in four months but remaining at a high level as soaring crude oil prices and growing demand for AI-related materials continued to push up costs, according to data released by the Bank of Japan on October 13. (News On Japan)

A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

East Japan Railway (JR East) is preparing to enter Japan's fiercely competitive mobile payment market with the launch of teppay on October 20, introducing a new QR code payment service through its Mobile Suica platform and potentially tapping into a customer base of 45 million Suica users. (News On Japan)

Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered an unusually harsh rebuke of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yana on October 13, describing his claims about cutting road budgets in areas that failed to support him as "inappropriate" and "really lame," while signaling that she would reconsider whether he should remain in office as opposition lawmakers intensified their demands for his dismissal. (News On Japan)

Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.