Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 08:54
The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
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Europe's freedom faces greatest 'threat' since WW2, says Macron

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 08:54
The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
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Junior High Entrance Exams: Latest Trends, Popular Schools, and Parental Advice

Japan Education News - July 14, 2025 - 08:15
With Japan’s junior high school entrance season in full swing, attention is turning not just to test content, but to how students and parents should prepare. At Seikou Gakuin Junior High, for example, the Japanese language exam tests precise word usage, with questions such as the correct usage of similar-sounding words like “setsujoku” (to fulfill a humiliation) versus “kutsujoku” (to clear a disgrace). Such nuanced questions demand a refined linguistic sense, often beyond elementary-level knowledge. (News On Japan)
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The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 08:05
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
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The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 08:05
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
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The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 08:04
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.
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Business Leaders in Japan Call for Pay Raises to Tackle Inflation

Japan Business News - July 14, 2025 - 08:00
A recent survey by the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai) has revealed that business leaders view wage hikes as the most effective policy response to rising prices, ahead of the July House of Councillors election. The findings reflect growing concern among corporate executives about the impact of inflation outpacing wage growth, and highlight a preference for structural solutions over short-term subsidies. (News On Japan)
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Man Killed by Bear Attack While Delivering Newspapers in Hokkaido

Japan Society News - July 14, 2025 - 07:51
A 52-year-old newspaper deliveryman was killed in the early hours of July 12th after being attacked by a bear in a residential area of Fukushima Town, Hokkaido. (News On Japan)
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Foreign Tourists in Japan Flock to Information Centers

Japan Travel News - July 14, 2025 - 07:32
As Japan sees a record surge in foreign visitors, tourist information centers across the country have become essential stopovers for international travelers, often serving as their last resort when plans go awry. A recent report took a closer look at how these centers, flooded daily with tourists, respond to the increasingly bold and spontaneous demands of visitors eager to make the most of their trip—especially when it comes to catching a glimpse of Mt. Fuji. (News On Japan)
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Two women shot dead at Kentucky church

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 06:38
Investigators believe the suspect, who was shot dead by police, had a connection to individuals at the church.
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South Africa's police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 06:16
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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SA police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 06:16
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 05:04
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
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RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 05:04
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
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Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 02:20
Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.
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Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 02:08
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.
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Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 01:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
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Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 01:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
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EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 01:38
The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.
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EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US

BBC World News - July 14, 2025 - 01:38
The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.
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