Bentley Smashes Through Line of Cars Before Driver Flees

Japan Society News - August 6, 2026 - 00:37
A 49-year-old man has been rearrested on suspicion of injuring six people after driving a Bentley into seven vehicles stopped at a traffic light on National Route 16 in Hachioji, western Tokyo, in March. (News On Japan)
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South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 23:58
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
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El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 23:54
El-Sayed's win sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 23:04
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 23:04
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
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Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 23:03
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
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Thorough Analysis of BOJ Outlook Report: Is a September Rate Hike Possible?

Japan Business News - August 5, 2026 - 22:06
The Bank of Japan's latest economic outlook has strengthened expectations that another interest rate increase could come as early as September after the central bank kept its policy rate at around 1.0% at its July meeting following a June hike, while placing greater emphasis on the risk that inflation will rise above its 2% target. (News On Japan)
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Cheerleader Balances Corporate Career

Japan Sports News - August 5, 2026 - 22:02
Wakana Uchikoshi, a 27-year-old recruitment professional at Ajinomoto AGF, has built a demanding but rewarding life that combines her weekday corporate career with twice-weekly practices as a cheerleader for a company-affiliated American football team. (News On Japan)
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Japan Moves to Slash Food Consumption Tax

Japan Politics News - August 5, 2026 - 21:55
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government formally approved a plan on August 5 to reduce the consumption tax rate on food and nonalcoholic beverages from 8% to 1% for two years beginning in April 2027, setting the stage for a difficult parliamentary battle over how to cover an estimated 10 trillion yen revenue shortfall and whether the politically sensitive tax can be restored afterward. (News On Japan)
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Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 21:52
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
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Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 21:48
The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
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Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 21:33
The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
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Waste workers help find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:43
The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:30
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:30
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
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Pakistan restricts international media reporting

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
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Pakistan restricts international media reporting

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
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Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:00
César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.
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