Halloween celebrations across Japan are becoming increasingly expensive as October 31 approaches, with costume prices nearly doubling over the past five years and the average spending budget rising to 8,148 yen, prompting more people to find creative ways to enjoy the annual event without stretching their finances. (News On Japan)

At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.

The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.

Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan Markle's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said at least 10 others were wounded in the attack, including an 11-year-old boy.

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.

The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.

The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.

The Japanese government has asked major telecommunications operators to forcibly block access to websites believed to contain personal information stolen in a cyberattack on GMO, it emerged on October 29th, as authorities moved to prevent further exposure of sensitive data online. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted the annual autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on October 29, welcoming approximately 1,400 guests, including actor Kotaro Yoshida and novelist Miyuki Miyabe, while female members of the Imperial Family attended in traditional Japanese attire. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks extended their recovery on Thursday, October 29, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 64,659.47 points at 3:30 p.m., up 705.28 points, or 1.10%, from the previous session, as renewed buying of semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares helped the benchmark record its third consecutive daily gain ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision. (News On Japan)