Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average extended its decline for a third consecutive trading session on Monday, October 26, as selling in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares continued to weigh on the market, while energy companies attracted buying interest following a surge in global oil prices. (News On Japan)

In Japan, excessive overtime work could lead to a presumed cause of death. Lots of workers have logged very high overtime hours. Families no longer accept compensation as the end of the matter and have started taking employers to court instead. These cases have started to decide what a company must know about its staff hours, and what it must do once it knows. (News On Japan)

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

Fukuoka-born sumo wrestler Arashifuji has earned his first promotion to the top makuuchi division ahead of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which opens on November 8 at the Fukuoka International Center, according to the latest rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association on October 26. (News On Japan)

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who became the country's 91st prime minister in 2007 and made history as the first son of a former prime minister to hold the country's highest political office, has died at the age of 90, leaving a legacy that includes navigating a divided parliament, advancing consumer protection reforms, and securing an international agreement on climate change at the 2008 G8 summit in Hokkaido. (News On Japan)

The country's populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his Serbian Progressive Party has lost.

Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.

The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.

Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Japan's major retailers are experimenting with new store formats as rising living costs drive demand for cheaper groceries and changing consumer habits force companies to seek new sources of growth, with Don Quijote launching its food-focused Robin Hood discount chain and FamilyMart opening a next-generation flagship store combining convenience shopping with fashion, lifestyle goods and exclusive products. (News On Japan)