Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.
Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane
A flight crew had raised the alarm after they spotted Kageyama looking at the images on the plane.
Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane
A flight crew had raised the alarm after they spotted Kageyama looking at the images on the plane.
Scientist’s off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Dr Fred Ramsdell was “living his best life” offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.
Scientist’s off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Dr Fred Ramsdell was “living his best life” offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.
At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims in the aftermath.
At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims in the aftermath.
Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.
‘I sleep with a gas mask on’ – Life next to Portland protest angering Trump
As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.
Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world
From Paris to Taipei, this week’s supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter’s moons, was captured in photos.


