Fukuoka's Dazaifu Tenmangu Restored to Original Brilliance

Japan Travel News - May 19, 2026 - 03:46
Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka Prefecture, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, opened its restored main shrine to the media on May 18th after completing its first major renovation in 124 years. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Food Delivery War Intensifies

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 03:30
Japan’s food delivery industry is entering a new phase of fierce competition, with major operators locked in a prolonged battle over pricing and market share while profitability remains elusive, raising concerns about the future of domestic player Demae-can, whose stock has plunged roughly 97% from its pandemic-era peak. (News On Japan)
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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 03:22
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".
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Japan Releases Six Rules to Avoid Bear Encounters

Japan Travel News - May 19, 2026 - 03:18
The Japanese government has released a set of guidelines titled "Six Rules to Avoid Encountering Bears" as bear sightings across the country continue to rise sharply compared to the same period in previous years. (News On Japan)
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570-Year-Old Toyama Temple Destroyed in Overnight Blaze

Japan Society News - May 19, 2026 - 03:03
Flames tore through a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on May 16th, destroying the main hall of Daioji Temple, which has a history dating back around 570 years, while nearby gravestones glowed red in the intense blaze. (News On Japan)
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Japan Posts 2.1% GDP for January-March Quarter

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 03:01
Japan’s GDP, or gross domestic product, grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% from January to March, marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth, with the impact of Middle East tensions remaining relatively limited during the period. (News On Japan)
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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:48
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:16
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:16
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:00
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:52
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
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Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:30
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:16
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:16
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
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Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:10
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 00:08
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

BBC World News - May 18, 2026 - 23:51
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch

BBC World News - May 18, 2026 - 23:51
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

BBC World News - May 18, 2026 - 23:08
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

BBC World News - May 18, 2026 - 23:05
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
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