BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners

BBC World News - December 14, 2025 - 05:06
Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.
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Osaka Condo Prices Triple

Japan Business News - December 14, 2025 - 02:52
Condominium prices in Osaka are rising at a pace that shows no sign of slowing, with units exceeding 100 million yen becoming increasingly common as the city records the world’s fastest rate of condo price growth among major metropolitan areas. (News On Japan)
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Tokaido Shinkansen to Operate Record 13 Trains per Hour

Japan Travel News - December 14, 2025 - 02:45
JR Group companies will introduce extensive timetable changes in March next year, with JR Central announcing that it will raise the maximum number of Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi services to 13 per hour during peak periods. (News On Japan)
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JAL and ANA End Calendar Giveaways

Japan Travel News - December 14, 2025 - 02:43
As the end of the year approaches, companies across Japan are scaling back on traditional calendar giveaways, with major airlines such as JAL and ANA joining a growing list of firms ending long-standing distribution programs even as demand among some consumers remains strong. (News On Japan)
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Graffiti Found on One of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges

Japan Society News - December 14, 2025 - 02:40
A series of graffiti markings discovered along the shores of Lake Biwa has drawn sharp criticism from local residents after damage was found on a site long regarded as one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges, adding to a growing number of defacements occurring at renowned destinations across the country. (News On Japan)
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Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by Islamic State gunman in Syria, US military says

BBC World News - December 14, 2025 - 02:37
The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed".
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Geiko and Maiko Begin Year-End Ritual

Japan Society News - December 14, 2025 - 02:37
In Kyoto’s Gion district, the annual ritual known as Kotohajime, when preparations for the New Year formally begin, took place on December 13th as geiko and maiko visited their teachers to offer thanks for the past year and convey greetings for the year ahead. (News On Japan)
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Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

BBC World News - December 14, 2025 - 01:33
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
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Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike

BBC World News - December 14, 2025 - 01:08
Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC.
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Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 23:41
Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 23:00
Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
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Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 21:48
It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.
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One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 21:43
The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.
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Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 20:20
Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.
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Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 19:22
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.
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Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 14:09
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
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Six injured as house explodes in California

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 12:49
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.
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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 11:16
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
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From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 11:11
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

BBC World News - December 13, 2025 - 11:11
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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