Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko, who underwent surgery on October 8th after fracturing her right femur, has begun rehabilitation, according to reports. (News On Japan)

William Lai made the comments on the self-governing island's national day address amid tensions with China.

William Lai made the comments on the self-governing island's national day address amid tensions with China.

Cameras in Fort Myers, Tampa and Sarasota have captured the storm making landfall.

The Keystone State is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both campaigns.

Pennsylvania is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.

Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.

The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.

The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.

The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families.

Rekha has captured headlines and people's imaginations for decades while blazing a trail for others.

BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.

The businessman led a conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people.

A deer conservation group in Nara City, western Japan, will start issuing advisories to the public at times when the deer pose a heightened risk to visitors. (NHK)