South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

BBC World News - October 13, 2026 - 01:46
Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

BBC World News - October 13, 2026 - 01:19
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?

BBC World News - October 13, 2026 - 00:51
The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.
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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

BBC World News - October 13, 2026 - 00:02
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
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Why the US is bringing back firing squads

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 23:56
Medical experts and those who study the death penalty say each method can go wrong and cause severe pain.
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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 23:30
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
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South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 23:18
Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.
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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 23:11
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
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US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering scheme

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 22:49
US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.
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US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering scheme

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 22:49
US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.
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34-Time National Sumo Champion Continues to Challenge Younger Rivals

Japan Sports News - October 12, 2026 - 21:30
Miku Yamanaka, a 32-year-old veteran of women's sumo who has claimed 34 national titles, continues to compete against younger rivals while balancing work and training, demonstrating remarkable determination as she battles through injuries in pursuit of further success at the All-Japan Women's Sumo Championships. (News On Japan)
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Late-Life Divorce in Japan Reaches Record High

Japan Society News - October 12, 2026 - 21:28
The proportion of divorces involving couples married for at least 20 years has reached a record high in Japan, driven by greater financial independence among women and longer life expectancy, with women initiating an estimated 70% to 80% of late-life separations. (News On Japan)
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Rising Interest Rates Hit Japan's Students and Homebuyers

Japan Business News - October 12, 2026 - 21:23
Japan's transition away from decades of ultra-low interest rates is placing increasing financial pressure on students, homeowners and property investors, with some university graduates facing more than 1 million yen in additional student loan repayments while rising mortgage costs and record-high apartment prices threaten to slow the country's property market. (News On Japan)
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Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 21:15
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
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90 Ninjas Compete for Japan's Top Title

Japan Education News - October 12, 2026 - 21:11
Around 90 self-proclaimed ninjas from across Japan gathered in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, for the 43rd All-Japan Ninja Championship, competing in traditional ninja-inspired challenges including shuriken throwing, castle wall climbing, and running across water to claim the title of Japan's top ninja. (News On Japan)
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Farm Minister Faces Growing Distrust Over Budget Cut Remarks

Japan Politics News - October 12, 2026 - 21:09
Japan's Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana is facing mounting pressure to resign over remarks suggesting that government funding was reduced for municipalities that failed to support him in an election, with opposition parties considering a censure motion that could disrupt parliamentary deliberations on a consumption tax reduction bill. (News On Japan)
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House Fire Breaks Out During Wasp Nest Removal

Japan Society News - October 12, 2026 - 20:58
A fire broke out at a home in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, on October 12th after flames apparently spread to the building during an operation to remove a wasp nest, burning two residential structures and leaving one worker with minor injuries. (News On Japan)
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Japanese SV.League: more teams, new stars, and battle for the title

Japan Sports News - October 12, 2026 - 20:34
The new season of Japan’s revamped men’s SV.League begins on October 17. This 1xBet review explains what will change and who is in contention for the title. (News On Japan)
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Tom Cruise film Digger could lose $245m at box office

BBC World News - October 12, 2026 - 20:29
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
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Leak Repairs: A Homeowner's Survival Guide for Urgent Plumbing Issues

Japan Technology News - October 12, 2026 - 20:20
Plumbing leaks can be a homeowner's nightmare, causing water damage, increasing utility bills, and leading to costly repairs if not addressed promptly. (News On Japan)
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