Osaka Resident Busted for Feeding Pigeons

Japan Society News - May 1, 2026 - 21:00
A resident was referred to prosecutors on April 30 for continuing to feed pigeons and crows despite an official stop order from Osaka City, marking what authorities say is the first criminal case of its kind in Japan. (News On Japan)
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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 20:05
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 19:12
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 19:12
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 18:37
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 18:37
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 18:03
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 17:41
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 17:12
Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 16:49
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
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Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 16:12
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 14:58
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 14:58
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 14:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 14:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 13:11
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
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Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 13:11
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 13:08
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 12:02
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

BBC World News - May 1, 2026 - 09:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
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