HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sunk in Samoan waters a year ago.

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

Chinese state media reports say around 350 people have been rescued and efforts are under way to reach more than 200 others.

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

The Resort Shirakami is a remarkable train because it’s available for those with JR Rail Passes! Just make a seat reservation. It takes you through some super scenic areas of Japan’s has a dining car and cafe, entertainment and more! (ONLY in JAPAN * GO)

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.

Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.

The Nikkei Stock Average surged by more than 1,900 yen at one point on the Tokyo market on October 7th, setting a new intraday record high. It was the first time in history the index has climbed into the 47,000 range, surpassing the symbolic 46,000 mark. (News On Japan)

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

A security camera installed at a home in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward captured three bears, including two cubs, walking through a forested area on October 5th, prompting police to heighten their alert. (News On Japan)

A collision occurred on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line on the night of October 5th when a local train attempting to arrive at Kajigaya Station in Kawasaki City struck a stationary out-of-service train, causing several cars of the latter to derail. Investigators from the Japan Transport Safety Board arrived at the scene on the morning of October 6th to begin examining the cause of the accident. (News On Japan)

A future where people control machines simply by thinking may be closer than science fiction suggests. At the forefront of this research is Masayuki Hirata, a neurosurgeon and specially appointed professor at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Medicine, who is developing a brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows high-tech devices such as smartphones or robotic arms to be operated by thought. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Kyoto for the first time in six years to attend an international forum that began on October 5th, where discussions focused on the role and implications of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)