Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 10:45
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
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Hacked pedestrian crossings play fake messages from Musk and Zuckerberg

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 10:43
Officials in Silicon Valley are investigating and have disabled the audio feature on the pedestrian crossings.
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Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 10:30
The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.
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Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 10:30
The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.
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Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 09:40
The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.
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'Nothing has been done' - judge warns Trump officials in deportation case

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 09:30
Warning of "no tolerance for gamesmanship", the judge said she would determine whether to hold the government in contempt of court.
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'Nothing has been done' - judge warns Trump officials in deportation case

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 09:30
Warning of "no tolerance for gamesmanship", the judge said she would determine whether to hold the government in contempt of court.
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The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 08:39
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration
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'It's not right' - Students react to $2bn Harvard funding freeze

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 07:56
The US president has also called for the institution to lose a valuable tax break, saying it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.
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Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 06:48
The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.
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His memories uncovered a secret jail - right next to an international airport

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 06:13
Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.
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Rice Disappears from Store Shelves as Prices Top 6,000 Yen

Japan Business News - April 16, 2025 - 06:08
Rice prices in Japan have surged dramatically, with 5-kilogram bags now commonly priced in the 3,000 to 4,000 yen range and in some cases exceeding 6,000 yen including tax. This price surge has caught consumers off guard, and supermarkets are experiencing both high prices and shortages. (News On Japan)
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Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding

BBC World News - April 16, 2025 - 05:52
Universities, as well as many charities and religious groups, are exempted from paying federal income taxes.
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'Hibaku Sakura' in Shiga Grows from Hiroshima Tree Exposed to Atomic Bomb

Japan Travel News - April 16, 2025 - 05:49
A cherry tree blooming in the garden of the Shiga Peace Memorial Museum carries the legacy of Hiroshima. This tree, known as a 'hibaku zakura' or atomic-bombed cherry tree, descends from a tree that survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, just two kilometers from ground zero. (News On Japan)
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Doctors Warn of Hidden Risk Facing Millions of Women: Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Japan Technology News - April 16, 2025 - 05:43
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition affecting a significant number of women over the age of 40, yet remains largely under-recognized. It occurs when organs in the pelvic region, such as the bladder or uterus, descend due to weakened support muscles, often as a result of childbirth or aging. (News On Japan)
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Strong Winds Cause 'Shaky Landings' at Narita Airport

Japan Travel News - April 16, 2025 - 05:34
Strong winds battered wide areas of Japan on April 15th, disrupting air travel, toppling trees in central Tokyo, and fueling a fire that burned down homes in Toyama. (News On Japan)
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Bear Sinks Teeth Into Live Deer as Tourists Watch From Hotel Window

Japan Society News - April 16, 2025 - 05:27
A bear attacking a live deer outside a hotel in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, has shocked onlookers and prompted heightened alert from local authorities. (News On Japan)
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Why Is the Japanese Government Supporting China’s Silent Invasion?

Japan Politics News - April 16, 2025 - 05:19
Recently, many Japanese people have been complaining about Japanese politicians, saying they treat Chinese people better than Japanese citizens. Today, I want to talk about this issue. To my Chinese friends—this is not a complaint about you. I’m complaining about our government. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
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Why Is the Japanese Government Supporting China’s Silent Invasion?

Japan Society News - April 16, 2025 - 05:19
Recently, many Japanese people have been complaining about Japanese politicians, saying they treat Chinese people better than Japanese citizens. Today, I want to talk about this issue. To my Chinese friends—this is not a complaint about you. I’m complaining about our government. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
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Who Chose Espinosa as Nissan's New CEO?

Japan Business News - April 16, 2025 - 05:14
Nissan’s new president, 46-year-old Ivan Espinosa, may symbolize change for the struggling automaker. However, his appointment raises eyebrows: Espinosa previously served as head of product planning—a role directly tied to the decline in the company’s brand appeal. (News On Japan)
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