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The September reading puts pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates by the end of the year.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Canadian pop star Justin Bieber made an unannounced v...

From a charismatic Formula 1 racing legend to a brilliant but flawed soccer god to a troubled, tragic singer, Academy Award-winning docmaker Asif Kapadia has made a career out of telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. But when it comes to his “dream job,” it was a group of “ordinary people” in their seventies who […]

A perfectly timed school excursion left year 12 students smiling as they unpacked the ruins of Pompeii for their HSC exam.

The family of a former high school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a Tura Beach car crash last year have described him as "a friend to everyone".

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that keeping erroneous bank credit is a financial crime that attracts a jail term of five to 10 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/keeping-erroneous-bank-credit-attracts-5-10-years-jail-cbn/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will conduct the next iteration of the National Risk Assessment...

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said an organisation that cannot renew its principal organ will find it ever harder to command authority in a world that has moved far beyond 1945

The company is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on its core holdings, which include rubber and palm oil operations.

Adjustments to backpacker visas could make staying on less attractive

More than 550 leaders gathered in Dublin for the landmark event, featuring the inaugural digital media hall of fame award

Maria Corina Machado's proxy won the 2024 election, according to vote tallies released by the opposition, but the government backed Nicolas Maduro.

Authorities allege Brian Sguros carried out a “complex scheme” to take control of a $US400,000 house by using the dead home owner’s ID to pay property taxes and obtain permits to make repairs.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released the body camera footage of the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia.

We walk you through the models on display at this year’s Nevo EV show

Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the environment.

No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.

The Mātātā, or Fernbird, was hard to spot because they spend most of their time inside a canopy of shrubs, Greater Wellington Regional Council said.

Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Cox Plate.

The ministry is aiming to secure more teachers in Japan by making it easier for working adults to switch careers to teaching.

The federal government has made a formal offer to the European Space Agency to send Katherine Bennell-Pegg to space.

When Afna Shanavas first complained of pain at 16, doctors suspected stress. It would take another 10 years for her to discover she had arthritis. Writing during school exams became increasingly painful, and she was constantly exhausted. But despite visits to specialists, her symptoms were repeatedly treated with painkillers and she was asked to rest. “I kne

Aspiring pilot William Hobson, 12, is winning hearts online after showing off his impressive in-flight lingo aboard Delta’s DREAM Flight.

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A 69-year-old man was injured in the shoulder after he was allegedly attacked with a...

Ten finalists have emerged for the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year award, with the overall winner set to receive a N10m cash prize and a brand-new car. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-teachers-vie-for-n10m-maltina-teacher-of-the-year-prize/

Jacaranda trees are turning parks and streets purple across Sydney, sparking a frenzied rush of photographers and weddings.

There is despair in France over how to stop a violent upheaval turning into a social collapse. The breakdown in order is so widespread, that it is impossible to turn away with a Gallic shrug.

The NUJ and Amnesty International have condemned the four-year sentence given to Kaduna journalist Farida Isiak over a Facebook post criticising the police Read More: https://punchng.com/nuj-amnesty-kick-over-kaduna-journalists-four-year-sentence/

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services has commended President Tinubu for facilitating the resolution of its 19-year legal battle with the FG over the MMA2 concessi Read More: https://punchng.com/bi-courtney-hails-tinubu-as-19-year-legal-battle-ends/

The Rural Electrification Agency has restored power to two communities in Kano State after 16 years through two mini-grid projects serving 2,222 households Read More: https://punchng.com/rea-restores-power-to-kano-communities-after-16-years/

The family of the 1-year-old boy who was shot by police in the parking lot of a Mississippi Walmart spoke out on Thursday. The use of deadly force was justified, according to the state, but the family disagrees. Jason Allen reports.

Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters.

Newly released bodycam video shows the moments before a Mississippi police officer fired his gun into a car in June, killing a 1-year-old boy sitting on his mother's lap. This week the state's attorney general concluded the officer who fired the fatal shot was justified in using deadly force. The encounter began after the child's mother allegedly shoplifted

A 19-year-old man, Mustapha Sani, has been arrested in Anambra after allegedly stealing an Android phone in Adamawa State and fleeing to the Southeast. Read More: https://punchng.com/fleeing-adamawa-19-year-old-suspect-nabbed-in-anambra/

President Bola Tinubu’s gas reforms have led to four Final Investment Decisions in under two years, says Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-gas-reforms-deliver-four-fids-in-two-years-verheijen/

The federal government has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.

CBS kicked off its fall 2026 TV season the week of Oct. 4 with a strong performance for its new and returning series, according to Nielsen live+7 multiplatform data. Per that data, CBS’ premiere week averaged 8.63 million viewers — up 14% from its premiere week in 2025 (the week of Oct. 12). Leading the […]

Thai exports are projected to grow by 17.8% year-on-year in 2026 before slowing to 7.4% in 2027, influenced by US tariff risks, the electronics cycle and a bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Institute of Trade Strategies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

The abrupt closure of a luxury car dealership has blindsided financiers and Wellington elites.

Singer-songwriter and Variety Hitmakers 2024 honoree Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her epic second studio album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” beating out Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and others for the prize. The Mercury Prize has no real equivalent in the U.S., and is intended to recognize music from the U.K. and […]

John Mayer has had his hands full with what felt like a hundred projects over the past few years — with putting out new music not among them. It takes a stretch of the memory to even recall that he announced a parting of ways with Sony Music back in 2022, with no followup revelation […]

Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the ‌‌running.

Two years after the Country Liberal Party government came to power on a tough-on-crime platform, official crime data shows a mixed bag of results across the Northern Territory.

Australian shares are down this morning after a US tech rout driven by concerns about AI spending, while oil hits a five-month high. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Treasury yields dove dramatically lower on Thursday as investors monitored a slump in stocks and surging oil prices.

The accused is a native of Bihar

Tom Hanks will star in the play “This World of Tomorrow,” marking his return to Broadway for the first time in 14 years. Hanks was last on Broadway in Nora Ephron’s 2013 play “Lucky Guy,” which earned him a Tony nomination. This time, the celebrated actor will be joined by theater veteran Kelli O’Hara, who […]

A 25-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the killing of Deandre Lagimodiere, 20, the Regina Police Service said.

The 3400ha predator-free sanctuary is now home to more than 730 species.

Congress protests against vote theft are to save infiltrators’ votes, says HM; claims Opposition uses EVMs, vote theft allegations as excuses for poll losses; Congress says BJP is desperate, vote theft is a ‘proven reality’

Individuals aged between 16 and 25 years make up one quarter of all road fatalities for 2026 to date

This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.

"We're going to have an amazing 2027," he said.

Previously released footage shows the moment armed officers used battering rams to smash into his Costa Blanca property

A 16-year-old Malaysian student attacked his teacher and fellow school pupils with an axe.

FIFA is formally auctioning its U.S. media rights and wants bids by Nov. 19.

The filmmaker and Nike scion poured untold millions into his critically acclaimed "grand experiment." But he knows the real test is yet to come.