Only in Japan: Starbucks celebrates Halloween with fiery Fraps, darkly sweet pastries

Starbucks introduced a Frappuccino that looks like a mysteriously lit blue-and-red fire under a magical spell, and a cocoa-infused Halloween Malassada pastry that’s darkly sweet. Both are available only through Halloween.

This currywurst stand has everything from Nutella sweetness to the fire of 1,000 burning suns

The snack stand franchise Best Worscht in Town challenges the spice tolerance of its customers in Germany. Forget about “German spicy” -- this place will shoot way past anyone’s limit. But non-spicy sausages are offered as well.

Black-and-gold underdogs battle to reach semis

There are a handful of mild upsets, but top favorites all win their matches at opening day of DODEA European tennis championships.

Pakistan security forces kill 19 militants in separate shootouts

Pakistani security forces faced off with insurgents in three separate shootouts, killing 19 militants.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Recently announced concerts and events for Oct. 25 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

President Joe Biden says he will formally apologize on for the nation’s role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools, where for more than 150 years many were physically, emotionally and sexually abused, and more than 950 died.

Army breaks up 4 bands as service realigns and readies a smaller force for looming fights

The service used specific criteria to determine which bands would close operations. The Army said it analyzed each band and location in the previous five years and the populations that the bands were able to reach.

AI-powered weapons scanners used in NYC subway found zero guns in 1-month test

A pilot program testing AI-powered weapons scanners inside some New York City subway stations this summer did not detect any passengers with firearms — but falsely alerted more than 100 times, according to newly released police data.

Hezbollah proving a formidable foe against Israeli forces in Lebanon

When Israel sent troops across the border on Oct. 1, officials estimated operations would last a few weeks. More than three weeks later, officials have said they will likely need a few weeks longer, raising concerns over the kind of mission creep that has defined Israel’s past wars in Lebanon.