Takaichi Condemns Putin's Northern Territories Visit

Japan Politics News - August 13, 2026 - 19:42
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on August 13 condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Northern Territories, saying it was "absolutely unacceptable," while Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi summoned Russia's ambassador to Japan and lodged a strong protest. (News On Japan)
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Retired Professor Lost Millions in Romance Scam

Japan Education News - August 13, 2026 - 19:40
A 72-year-old emeritus professor at Kagawa University lost more than 9 million yen and even sold his apartment after becoming the victim of a romance scam in which a woman calling herself "Aiko" gradually gained his trust before introducing an investment scheme. (News On Japan)
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Bear Claws Garden Center Worker

Japan Travel News - August 13, 2026 - 19:36
A male employee in his 60s was injured after being attacked by a bear while working on the grounds of a garden center in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at around 8:30 a.m. on August 13. (News On Japan)
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 18:52
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
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French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary action

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 17:15
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
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French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 17:15
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
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More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 17:12
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
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Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 16:05
A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.
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Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 16:05
A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.
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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 13:55
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 13:55
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not conquer it,” with the war now in its fifth year.
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Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 13:50
The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.
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BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 13:09
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
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BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 13:09
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
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Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 12:28
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
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Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 11:46
The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
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Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 11:23
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
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Nikkei Climbs as Chip Rally Lifts TOPIX to Record High

Japan Business News - August 13, 2026 - 11:15
Tokyo stocks rose on August 13, with the Nikkei 225 advancing to 68,601.21, up 1.6%, as semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares followed Wall Street higher, while the broader TOPIX climbed to a record high despite continued concern over wholesale inflation, the yen and Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations. (News On Japan)
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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 10:31
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

BBC World News - August 13, 2026 - 10:31
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
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