Phantom Village Submerged Over 40 Years Ago Reappears

Japan Society News - February 21, 2026 - 17:54
Record-low rainfall has exposed parts of a “phantom village” that sank beneath a riverbed more than 40 years ago in Niyodogawa, Kochi Prefecture, while the water shortage has also left sections of the Shimanto River nearly dry, raising concerns about its impact on ayu fishing and daily life. (News On Japan)
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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 17:46
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
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Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 16:30
OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 15:33
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 15:33
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 14:56
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 14:56
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
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How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 12:25
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 12:02
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 12:02
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 11:42
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
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Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 10:57
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
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How photography helped the British empire classify India

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 10:21
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 09:49
The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.
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Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 09:44
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 09:32
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 09:32
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 09:22
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
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Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 08:55
The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.
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BBC inside press briefing as Trump criticises Supreme Court tariffs ruling

BBC World News - February 21, 2026 - 07:56
Bernd Debusmann describes how the president reacted after his sweeping levies were struck down.
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