The allegation by the Taliban came after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday.

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says.

Watch: Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway

Police officers have arrested two individuals and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect's homes.

The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say.

The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say.

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

The ousting of President Dina Boluarte follows a string of scandals and growing outrage over crime in Peru.

The ousting of President Dina Boluarte follows a string of scandals and growing outrage over crime in Peru.

An officer of the Osaka Prefectural Police has been arrested and indicted for allegedly committing indecent acts against a girl he met through “papa katsu,” a practice in which older men provide financial support to younger women in exchange for companionship. (News On Japan)

Komeito leader Saito informed Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Takaichi on October 10 that his party intends to withdraw from their coalition, bringing an end to a political partnership that has lasted 26 years, including periods when the LDP was in opposition. Leaders and secretary-generals of both parties met in the Diet at 1:45 p.m. on October 10 to discuss whether to continue the alliance, with Komeito insisting during the meeting that strengthening regulations on corporate and organizational political donations be accepted as a condition for maintaining the coalition. (News On Japan)

Drone and missile strikes caused blackouts in Kyiv and killed a seven-year-old in Ukraine's south-east, officials say.

The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans

Drone and missile strikes caused blackouts in Kyiv and killed a seven-year-old in Ukraine's south-east, officials say.

Tokyo has confirmed its first case of a dog infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially fatal disease transmitted by ticks. It is the first time an animal infection has been recorded in the capital. (News On Japan)

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.

The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher breaks down how the US president's connections have brought about a breakthrough moment for the Middle East.

A life-sized holographic police officer has been installed in central Seoul in a bid to deter crime. The BBC took to the streets to ask people if they think it’ll work.

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.