Ise Grand Shrine Begins Relocation Ceremony

Japan Society News - May 2, 2025 - 15:47
The Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture has begun preparations for its next shikinen sengu, the ceremonial reconstruction of its shrine buildings and transfer of deities held once every 20 years. The process officially commenced on May 2nd with the Yamaguchi Festival, the first in a series of sacred rites. (News On Japan)
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Apple says most US-bound iPhones no longer made in China

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 15:29
The technology giant says US tariffs will add around $900m to its costs this quarter.
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Israel says it struck near Syria palace over violence in Druze areas

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 15:26
Israel's PM says it will "not allow any threat" to the minority in Syria after sectarian clashes in which dozens were killed.
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Israel says it struck near Syria palace over violence in Druze areas

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 15:26
Israel's PM says it will "not allow any threat" to the minority in Syria after sectarian clashes in which dozens were killed.
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Ten dead, dozens injured in Philippines bus crash

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 15:06
Four children are among the dead after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, according to police.
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Hundreds of cars get flat tyres after truck spills scrap metal

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 14:41
A truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of metal shards on the M1 state highway in New South Wales, damaging 300 cars.
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Hundreds of cars get flat tyres after truck spills scrap metal

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 14:41
A truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of metal shards on the M1 state highway in New South Wales, damaging 300 cars.
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How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 14:13
The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.
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Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 13:47
Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.
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Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 13:47
Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.
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Groundbreaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 12:57
Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.
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Ground-breaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 12:57
Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.
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Imperial Household Aide Fired for Theft

Japan Society News - May 2, 2025 - 12:43
A chamberlain assigned to the Emperor's household has been dismissed by the Imperial Household Agency after it was discovered the aide had embezzled 3.6 million yen, or roughly 25,000 dollars, from an account used to cover the Imperial Family’s living expenses. (News On Japan)
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War in Ukraine not ending 'any time soon', Vance says

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 12:38
The US vice-president says it is still up to Russia and Ukraine to end the "brutal" conflict.
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War in Ukraine not ending 'any time soon', Vance says

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 12:38
The US vice-president says it is still up to Russia and Ukraine to end the "brutal" conflict.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Improves for First Time in Two Years

Japan Business News - May 2, 2025 - 12:37
Japan’s unemployment rate improved in fiscal 2024 for the first time in two years, falling by 0.1 percentage point from the previous year to 2.5 percent, according to government data released on May 2nd. (News On Japan)
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Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 10:59
Mike Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.
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Children fall ill in India 'after dead snake found in school meal'

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 10:28
The cook reportedly still served the lunch after removing the snake, India's human rights body says.
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Israel fires largely controlled after mass evacuations

BBC World News - May 2, 2025 - 09:55
A national emergency was declared and events for Israel's Independence Day on Thursday were cancelled as the fires spread near Jerusalem.
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British Pavilion’s 5,000-Yen Tea Set Causes Stir

Japan Travel News - May 2, 2025 - 09:29
A 5,000-yen afternoon tea set sold at the UK Pavilion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo has sparked criticism, prompting an apology from the British Embassy. (News On Japan)
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