Japan's Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000 for First Time
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Record number of Japanese citizens aged 100 or older highlights nation's aging demographic trends.
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Seoul Michelin Restaurant Fined for Ant Garnish
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A two-Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant has been fined for using ants as a dessert garnish, a practice that violated South Korea's food safety laws.
Eight Women's Bodies Found Near Johannesburg Spark Fear and Investigation
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Discoveries in Kempton Park area raise concerns about femicide and violent crime in South Africa.
Three Killed in Swiss Alps Plane Crash
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A small single-engine aircraft crashed on a mountainside in southwest Switzerland on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants.
Duchess of Edinburgh Continues Zambia Tour Focused on Conservation and Gender Equality
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The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Conservation Lower Zambezi and met with Zambia's first all-women ranger unit on the third day of her five-day visit.
Earl Spencer's book on Princess Diana stolen in the Netherlands
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Four copies of the Dutch edition of 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' were taken from a truck en route to a publisher's warehouse.
Rosewood Hong Kong Tops World's 50 Best Hotels List for 2026
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The annual ranking highlights global hospitality, with Asia and Europe featuring prominently.
Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 67
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A collapse at a gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan province has resulted in at least 67 fatalities, with search and rescue operations ongoing.
Colombia and Brazil Lead Global Killings of Environmental Activists
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Campaign group Global Witness reports Latin America remains the deadliest region for land and environmental defenders.