Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

Japan's government is set to approve tax reform guidelines on September 15 that will reduce the consumption tax on food from the current 8% to 1% for two years starting in April 2027 as part of measures to ease the burden of rising prices. (News On Japan)

Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.

The city has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.

Rakuten Mobile said on September 14 that it has withdrawn a plan to forcibly cancel mobile service contracts for customers who fail to link their accounts to a Rakuten ID by the end of November. (News On Japan)

Kajima Corp. has unveiled the construction site of KAJIMA TREE, a roughly 60-meter wooden tower being built for the International Horticultural Expo that will open in March 2027. (News On Japan)

A new helicopter service linking Kansai International Airport with central Kyoto in about 25 minutes each way will begin operations on September 15, offering travelers a faster alternative to rail and bus connections that take at least 75 minutes. (News On Japan)

Japan opened its women's soccer campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with an 8-0 victory over Thailand on September 14, making a dominant start to its bid for a third consecutive and fourth overall championship. (News On Japan)

A 29-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant former girlfriend, a nail artist in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, admitted the charges at his first trial on September 14, with prosecutors saying he used tracking tags to locate the woman after deciding he wanted to kill her and "reset" his life to before their relationship. (News On Japan)

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.

Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.