The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape.

Diplomats return to the region, as Lebanon's PM expresses cautious optimism over a truce.

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

The leader of Japan's ruling coalition partner Komeito has stated his intention to step down to take responsibility for the party's setback in Sunday's Lower House election. (NHK)

North Korea's state-run media has announced it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday morning. Japan and the United States have strongly condemned it. (NHK)

The Bank of Japan decided to keep short-term interest rates unchanged in its two-day policy meeting that ended on Thursday. (NHK)

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

Janelle Monae went for a classic 1980s film look, while Pixie Lott dressed as an Aperol Spritz.

They were killed in two areas, in the deadliest series of rocket attacks on Israel in months.

The storm is the largest typhoon to directly hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years.

Diplomats return to the region, as Lebanon's PM expresses cautious optimism over a truce.

There have been no reported fatalities, according to the fire department.

The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.

At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

The US President was handing out sweets to children during a Halloween celebration.

Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.