1. The Bank of Japan says it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around half a percent.
2. The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says the number of general visitors has surpassed 20 million. The Expo opened in April and runs until October 13.
3. US broadcaster ABC’s decision to suspend the late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for comments on the death of a political activist that has sparked a debate about government pressure on the media and free speech.