Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
At least 17 killings related to rumors claiming a mysterious illness is causing men's genitals to atrophy have been reported the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
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Iranian FA says it will meet FIFA over World Cup in coming days
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
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Iranian FA says it will meet FIFA over World Cup in coming days
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Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers
The nation's new regulations effectively increase the minimum retail price of fully imported EVs and also increase the minimum power output for such models
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Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers
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Risk of hantavirus transmitting between humans is low, health ministry says
The virus has infected several passengers, killing three, who were aboard a Dutch cruise ship.
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Risk of hantavirus transmitting between humans is low, health ministry says
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Taiwan conducts first torpedo test firing from domestically made submarine
Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine program a key part of an ambitious project to modernize its armed forces.
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Taiwan conducts first torpedo test firing from domestically made submarine
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Japan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
In February, Japan succeeded in a test collection of rare earth-bearing mud from a depth of 6,000 meters below sea level near the remote Japanese island of Minamitorishima.
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Japan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
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Japan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
In February, Japan succeeded in a test collection of rare earth-bearing mud from a depth of 6,000 meters below sea level near the remote Japanese island of Minamitorishima.
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Japan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
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Man arrested for strangling 95-year-old mother to death in car
Police in Mikasa City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of killing his mother.
Police said Hiroaki Kashima is accused of strangling his mother, Sumiko Kashima,…
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Man arrested for strangling 95-year-old mother to death in car
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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000, logging highest single-day point gain
The Nikkei stock index ended at a new record high above the 62,000 line on Thursday, logging its largest ever single-day point rise of over 3,300 on buying…
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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000, logging highest single-day point gain
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Lutnick testifies he can't recall why his family lunched on Epstein's island
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told members of a congressional committee in private testimony on Wednesday that he couldn't recall why he and his family had lunch on…
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Lutnick testifies he can't recall why his family lunched on Epstein's island
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Survey shows 93% of sex-crime survivors want more done to stop victim-blaming
Results of the survey show close to two-thirds of respondents said they felt "dissatisfied" or "uncomfortable" during questioning by police and prosecutors.
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Survey shows 93% of sex-crime survivors want more done to stop victim-blaming
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In Canary Islands, nearing hantavirus cruise ship rekindles pandemic concerns
The MV Hondius, carrying 150 people, is expected to reach Tenerife on Saturday, where it will dock despite protests from the local government.
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In Canary Islands, nearing hantavirus cruise ship rekindles pandemic concerns
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South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91
Long overlooked in her home country, sculptor Kim Yun Shin has recently gained recognition and is featuring in a sweeping retrospective at Hoam Museum of Art.
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South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91
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Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
They are now handling the bulk of the UAE's seaborne trade in place of the major terminals on the western coast inside the Gulf.
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Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
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Over 60% of people in Japan have plans for Mother's Day, survey finds
Asked about their plans, 21.2% of those surveyed said they will give confectioneries, while 17.6% chose flowers and 14.4% said they will say thank you.
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Over 60% of people in Japan have plans for Mother's Day, survey finds
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 football World Cup after the decision sparked an outcry.
The…
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
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Ukraine accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposal
Ukraine accused Russia of flouting a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Wednesday by carrying out dozens of battlefield assaults, air strikes and drone attacks in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described…
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Ukraine accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposal
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PSG edges Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
PSG exploded…
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PSG edges Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
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PSG edges Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
PSG exploded…
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PSG edges Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
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Japan conceding the love doll market as Chinese manufacturers go high-tech
Sex aids in Japan have a long history. In more recent times, full-size, life-like manikins, referred to as "Dutch Wives" or "Love Dolls," have found popular use as…
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Japan conceding the love doll market as Chinese manufacturers go high-tech
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Japan conceding the love doll market as Chinese manufacturers go high-tech
Sex aids in Japan have a long history. In more recent times, full-size, life-like manikins, referred to as "Dutch Wives" or "Love Dolls," have found popular use as…
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Japan conceding the love doll market as Chinese manufacturers go high-tech
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Andy Pages hits 3 homers, drives in 6 as Dodgers rout Astros 12-2
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers…
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Andy Pages hits 3 homers, drives in 6 as Dodgers rout Astros 12-2
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'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'
A visitor looks at an installation at the Japanese pavilion, titled "Grass Babies, Moon Babies," by artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, in Venice, Italy,…
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'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'
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'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'
A visitor looks at an installation at the Japanese pavilion, titled "Grass Babies, Moon Babies," by artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, in Venice, Italy,…