Koizumi Rebuts Accusations of 'New Militarism' at Security Forum

Japan Politics News - May 31, 2026 - 21:38
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly rejected accusations that Japan is embracing "new militarism," describing such claims as false while delivering a speech at a major regional security conference in Singapore on May 31st. (News On Japan)
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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 21:18
The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.
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Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 21:11
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 20:38
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 20:05
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 19:34
According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".
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South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 18:51
According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".
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Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 17:47
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Typhoon No. 6 Shuts Down Air and Sea Transport Across Okinawa

Japan Travel News - May 31, 2026 - 16:46
Typhoon No. 6 is expected to approach the Okinawa region with strong intensity by the morning of June 1st, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, extremely rough seas, torrential rain, and dangerous storm surges, while all flights operating at Naha, Miyako, and Ishigaki airports have been canceled. (News On Japan)
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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 15:47
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 15:34
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
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Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 15:34
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
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Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 11:04
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.
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Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 09:11
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
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Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 09:11
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
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How Putin became master of the image

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 08:17
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 07:23
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 05:58
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow

BBC World News - May 31, 2026 - 05:40
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.
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Foreign Worker Freeze Hits Japan's Restaurant Industry

Japan Business News - May 31, 2026 - 05:02
Japan's restaurant industry is facing growing uncertainty after the government suspended the acceptance of new foreign workers under the Specified Skilled Worker visa program for the food service sector, a move that is affecting businesses, language schools, and students who had hoped to build careers in Japan. (News On Japan)
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