Victim’s Father in Kobe Child Murders Ends 29-Year Pursuit of 'Boy A'

Japan Society News - May 24, 2026 - 12:53
Nearly three decades after the 1997 Kobe serial child murders shocked Japan, Mamoru Hase, whose 11-year-old son Jun was killed by the then 14-year-old perpetrator known as “Boy A,” has decided to bring an end to his long involvement with the offender over compensation and accountability. (News On Japan)
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Energy Crisis Sparks Fresh Wave of Price Hikes Across Japan

Japan Business News - May 24, 2026 - 12:49
Rising tensions surrounding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple through Japan’s economy, with higher energy costs and shortages of petroleum-based materials threatening to accelerate inflation just as the country heads into another extremely hot summer. (News On Japan)
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At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 12:18
The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.
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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 12:14
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 10:18
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
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East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 08:55
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 08:48
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

BBC World News - May 24, 2026 - 08:44
An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
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