Japanese Village Becomes Tourist Attraction with Hundreds of Life-Sized Scarecrows
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Nagoro, a village on Shikoku Island, has an estimated 30 residents and over 350 scarecrows, drawing visitors seeking a unique experience.
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Japan's 'Scarecrow Village' Becomes Eerie Tourist Attraction
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A remote Japanese village, facing depopulation, has found an unusual new lease on life through hundreds of life-sized scarecrows.
Vietnamese Police Arrest 12 in Cat Theft Ring for Meat
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Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City dismantled a network suspected of stealing and selling approximately 2,700 cats for consumption.
25 Killed in Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash in Ondo State
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No survivors were found on board an ATR-42 aircraft that crashed Monday near a naval base in southern Nigeria.
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case Imported From Congo
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A Kenyan citizen who arrived from Congo via Uganda has died, prompting health officials to place the country on high alert.
Ship Sinks, Crew Missing After Drone Attacks in Black Sea
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Bulgarian officials report one vessel sunk and another hit within the country's economic zone amid escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's Railways Face Escalating Russian Drone Attacks
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The state-owned operator reports a sharp increase in strikes on locomotives and infrastructure, causing widespread disruption and fear for passengers.
Saudi-Backed Forces Accused of Running Over Surrendering Houthi Rebels
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Graphic video footage emerges amidst escalating conflict for control of vital Red Sea shipping routes.
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Outbreak Spreads
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A Kenyan citizen, who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for seven years, has died after testing positive for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus.