Giant pumpkin is set to land in Hyde Park if Serpentine Gallery win permission for weird sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Plans have been submitted for a large weird polka-dotted artwork called the 'Pumpkin' by the Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama in Hyde Park.

King Charles' return to duty: Monarch will be back on TUESDAY in poignant visit to cancer treatment centre before hosting state visit from Emperor and Empress of Japan in June

Charles is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team are understood to be 'pleased with the progress made so far' and ' remain positive' about his recovery.

Major boost for King Charles in his battle with cancer: Monarch is given permission to return to public-facing duties next week after 'pleasing' medics with his recovery - as palace announces two milestone events

His Majesty is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team are understood to be 'pleased with the progress made so far' and 'remain positive' about his recovery.

Major boost for Charles in his battle with cancer: King is given permission to return to public-facing duties next week after 'pleasing' medics with his recovery - as palace announces two milestone events

His Majesty is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team are understood to be 'pleased with the progress made so far' and 'remain positive' about his recovery.

King's own cancer battle has been an inspiration to his 'beloved daughter in law': How Charles paid tribute to Kate Middleton - and was the reason she bravely went public with her own diagnosis - as monarch receives health boost

Kate's words brought comfort to millions also in the midst of the same battle -  but her message was also a subtle thanks to her father-in-law for his unerring support during the hardest weeks of her life.

Japanese town erects giant 65ft screen to block off views of Mount Fuji to put off 'disrespectful' tourists at overcrowded photo spot

The push to build the giant barrier in Fujikawaguchiko is the latest direct action in Japan against overtourism after residents of Kyoto's geisha district banned visitors from private alleys.

North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, Seoul says

North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year.

Two Japanese navy helicopters crash south of Tokyo during night-time training flight after 'colliding into each other' - with one crew member dead and seven others missing

The two SH-60K aircraft from the Maritime Self-Defence Force were carrying four crew each and lost contact near Torishima island, about 370 miles south of Tokyo, late on Saturday

I sold everything and left Australia for Asia because I was sick and tired of feeling poor. Now I live like a king at 24 and never stress about money

Tom Wedding was sick and tired of feeling 'poor' living paycheck to paycheck in Australia - so he packed up his life and moved to Asia.

All Black Jordie Barrett’s unique sabbatical choice: Leinster over Japan

Leinster's new signing Jordie Barrett reveals drive to be a better rugby player.

This is what walking up 6,600 steps does to you! Hilarious video shows hikers' wobbly legs and unsteady feet as they try to reach the top of China's Mount Tai

A video on X has captured the comedic spectacle of hikers struggling to maintain balance as they climb 6,660 steps to the peak of China's Mount Tai - leaving many crawling, crying and convulsing.

As Shot Mayfair's £265 coffee leaves a bitter taste, how British high street chains are pushing the cost of a humble latte to a fiver and beyond

At Starbucks, the price of a large latte is £5.20 when ordered for collection on Uber Eats in London, while Queens of Mayfair charges an eye-watering £13 for its latte.

Would YOU pay £265 for a cup of coffee? Mayfair barista is selling Britain's most expensive brew using beans from Japan's 'island of eternal youth'

Coffee lovers, who have a few hundred pounds to spare, can find the pricey brew at Shot a darkly lit coffee shop based in Mayfair and Marylebone in London .

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan four months after devastating tremors left at least 245 dead

The earthquake came just four months after a devastating quake rocked Japan, leaving 245 dead (pictured: aftermath of tremors in Japan on January 9, 2024)

Ten of the world's best airports for food and drinks, according to experts

As summer approaches and flights abroad are booked, you may stumble across some of the best food and drink airports have to offer - as Food & Wine have ranked the top ten terminals in the world.

Lauren Sanchez shares a VERY pointed message on Instagram after being branded 'REVOLTING' by celebrity restaurateur Keith McNally - as he posts telling promo for his aptly-titled memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything'

The former TV anchor posted two pointed Instagram stories on Tuesday night, hours after the celebrity restauranteur posted a scathing post aimed at her.

Insight Turkey Publishes Its Latest Issue “Asia Anew Revisited”

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural edition of Insight Turkey for 2024 has …

Keith McNally strikes again! Razor-tongued restaurant owner goes after Lauren Sanchez in savage Instagram post

His latest rant, in which he brands his victim 'revolting,' Keith McNally targets Lauren Sanchez, the future wife of world's richest man Jeff Bezos.

Israel must show it is 'prepared to go berserk' on Iran in the wake of its missile onslaught, says security minister as EU warns Middle East is 'on the edge of the cliff' ahead of possible reprisals by Netanyahu

The country's war cabinet met on Sunday and again today to discuss the Israeli response to Tehran launching 300 missiles and drones on Saturday, the majority of which were intercepted by Israel.

Israel's war cabinet considers whether to 'go big' against Iran - despite WW3 fears: Ministers discuss airstrikes and pressure Netanyahu to launch 'crushing attack' despite fears of 'catastrophic escalation'

World powers have urged Israel to show restraint after Iran launched the attack late on Saturday, which was in retaliation to a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed Iranian commanders.

Biden privately fears 'catastrophic escalation' as Israel draws up plans to retaliate against Iran's 350-missile attack - with the UN warning the Middle East is now 'on the brink'

Iran bombarded Israel with suicide drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and rockets at Israel early on Sunday in response to a drone strike in Syria that killed 12 Iranians, including two top generals.