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Pentagon Tells Europe: Ease Russia Rhetoric
US defense officials warn that harsh words from European leaders are undermining continental security, according to sources
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Blackstone Plans $1.9B Tokyo Sale
The private equity firm is negotiating with a potential buyer for the central Tokyo office building in a deal worth $1.9 billion
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Nazis & Survivors Shared House
A new book reveals the extraordinary story of a 'witness house' where Nazis and Holocaust survivors lived together during the Nuremberg trial, hosted by a Prussian countess
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Viral Book Rave Hits Tokyo
The Jucy Book Rave, a viral book event, held its second gathering in Tokyo, following its first unusual event in a Shimokitazawa livehouse, sparking questions about its authenticity
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Britain's Unknown Facts
A podcast episode explores the lesser-known aspects of Britain, but concrete facts remain scarce
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Tokyo's Setagaya Bread Festival
The festival in Tokyo offers inventive bagels, croissants and beer-and-bread pairings for a carb-filled weekend
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Tokyo's 7 Ghost Mysteries
The Seven Mysteries of Honjo are a group of famous ghost stories and urban legends from the Edo Period in Tokyo, still fascinating people today
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Goats Tackle Overgrowth
A pair of young goats are part of JR East's new environmentally friendly initiative near Tokyo's Yotsuya Station
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Ivory Coast Scams Surge
A severe housing shortage in Ivory Coast has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters to sell fake properties and non-existent plots, with real estate scams on the rise
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Putin dwarfed by 6ft 8in leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin stood next to Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo, highlighting their significant 1ft 1in height difference, at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow
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Agatha Christie's Baghdad Home Crumbles
The legendary author's former residence in Iraq's capital, where she drew inspiration for some of her famous mystery novels, now lies abandoned and in disrepair
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Paris Turns Open-Air Museum
The Getty Museum's masterpieces are being displayed on six city façades, offering a unique art experience throughout the French capital, as part of a program curated by David-Hervé Boutin
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Rembrandt Tattoo Project Returns
The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project is back at Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum, where a journalist got a 200-euro Rembrandt-inspired tattoo from renowned artist Henk Schiffmacher
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Wes Moore: Raise Better Men
Wes Moore emphasizes the importance of raising better men to prevent cases like the Cornell 7, a responsibility that falls on individuals and policymakers alike, including fathers, teachers, and mentors.
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Paris' Hidden Gem: 18th Arrondissement
Beyond the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Moulin Rouge, the 18th arrondissement boasts a vibrant multicultural neighbourhood and the world's largest fabric store
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GEO Group Wins 10-Year Contract
The company has secured a long-term deal for a facility in Washington, according to Investing.com
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Trump Phone Passes Bend Test
But its internals are nearly identical to the two-year-old HTC U24 Pro, raising questions about originality
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Ex-Takenaka Manager Admits Breach of Trust
A former manager of the Japanese construction company has admitted to having a subcontractor submit inflated bills for work on the Osaka Expo, which took place last year
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Politician Fined ¥1.1M for Outing Author
A Tokyo court has ordered a politician to pay ¥1.1 million for disclosing an award-winning author's assigned gender at birth without consent, ruling it an unlawful invasion of privacy
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Pakistan Closes Airspace To Taiwan
Taiwan suspects China's involvement in the brief but unprecedented move, sparking tensions between the nations
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Afghan Opium Surges 5x
Despite Taliban ban, opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has jumped to 43,000 hectares, with estimated production reaching 1,500 tonnes, according to the UN
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Hungary Auto Industry Sees Shakeout
Post-Orban era brings tougher environmental enforcement as electric car bet starts to pay off
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Icelandic Noir Authors Reveal Genre's Dark Allure
Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, known as the King and Queen of Icelandic Noir, discuss the rise of the genre and announce a collaborative book, as crime fiction dominates European book charts
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US Senator Vance Reaches Out to Iran
Senator initiates contact with Iranian security official to discuss potential peace talks, according to the Wall Street Journal