Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way'

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 09:00
There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.
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Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 08:46
Officials confirmed Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among those who boarded the small plane that crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina.
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Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 08:43
The 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York's 2.5 million Catholics.
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'We are not from Bangladesh, we are Indian. Why did they do this to us?'

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 08:43
Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.
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Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 08:12
Investigators are also searching for a car they believe was rented by the suspect in the shooting that killed two students and injured nine.
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President's proposal to subsidise hair loss treatment splits South Korea

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 08:02
Experts say Lee Jae Myung's bid to insure hair loss treatment is a "strategic gesture targeting young male voters".
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Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 07:25
The 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York's 2.5 million Catholics.
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Christmas Cake Prices Surge in Japan as Weak Yen Fuels Inflation Fears

Japan Business News - December 19, 2025 - 07:20
A prolonged weak yen and rising prices are pushing up the cost of everything, from daily necessities to seasonal treats, prompting Japan’s central bank—often described as the nation’s “guardian of prices”—to step in. The Bank of Japan is trying to curb the weak yen and inflation through interest rate hikes, but doubts remain over whether that alone will be enough. (News On Japan)
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Japan to Raise EV Subsidies by 400,000 Yen

Japan Business News - December 19, 2025 - 07:18
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that it will increase subsidies for environmentally friendly vehicles such as electric vehicles by 400,000 yen. Under a revision to the clean energy vehicle promotion subsidy program, the ministry said it will raise the maximum subsidy for EVs by 400,000 yen to a ceiling of 1.3 million yen. (News On Japan)
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Japan Airlines Warns Against Airline Ticket Resales on Social Media

Japan Travel News - December 19, 2025 - 07:16
As the year-end travel season approaches, a growing problem involving airline tickets has begun to surface, drawing attention from major carriers. Last week, Japan Airlines posted a warning on X stating, "Japan Airlines prohibits the transfer or resale of airline tickets to third parties." The airline said prohibited acts such as ticket resales and transfers are spreading across social media platforms. (News On Japan)
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Finnish Prime Minister Apologizes Over Slant-Eye Pose

Japan Politics News - December 19, 2025 - 07:13
Finland’s prime minister has apologized to Japan, China and South Korea after photographs posted by Finnish lawmakers featuring a so-called “slant-eye” gesture were widely criticized as discriminatory toward Asians. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Hotels Drop to 3,000-Yen Nights as Chinese Travel Slows

Japan Travel News - December 19, 2025 - 07:09
Hotels in major tourist destinations are beginning to change as China’s call for restraint on travel to Japan reduces the number of group tours, with some Kyoto properties now offering rooms for as little as 3,000 yen per night, a level that would have been unthinkable during the recent inbound tourism boom. (News On Japan)
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Life Sentence Sought for Yamagami in Abe Shooting Case

Japan Society News - December 19, 2025 - 07:07
Prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Tetsuya Yamagami in the trial over the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with debate now focusing on how the defendant’s upbringing and alleged religious abuse should influence sentencing in a lay judge trial. (News On Japan)
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Ex-Nascar driver and family believed to be among seven killed in US aircrash

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 07:06
Officials confirm racer Greg Biffle was among those who boarded the small aircraft that crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina.
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Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 06:55
Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.
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Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 05:29
The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.
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Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 05:29
The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.
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Trump expands access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 05:17
The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine marks the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
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HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 05:07
Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
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HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

BBC World News - December 19, 2025 - 05:07
The former tech executive says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
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