Border
Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says Putin’s visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is ‘unacceptable’.
Golan Heights
Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights
The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel’s claims over the illegally annexed Syrian territory.
Middle-East
Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal
Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
South China Sea
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
The US State Department has accused China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in the contested area.
Economy
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Long-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to lower them.
Cast
Wicker Man director’s sons complete their late father’s film trilogy
Bank worker Yongjoon Kim lost 20 million Korean won ($14,000; £10,500) on the South Korean stock market last month.
Movie
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks to the BBC about her new film, The Cycle of Love. Chopra Jonas, who is the executive producer
Inflation
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Higher energy bills this winter mean the government should step in to provide more help for households most in need.
Border
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco’s larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.
Exercise
How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age
All exercise helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better – here's how you can get stronger.
