Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

BBC World News - May 22, 2026 - 01:20
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

BBC World News - May 22, 2026 - 00:58
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite

BBC World News - May 22, 2026 - 00:42
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
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Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher

BBC World News - May 22, 2026 - 00:38
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Categories: BBC World News

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 23:37
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 23:37
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Categories: BBC World News

Pro Tips Teach Sapporo Students How to Run Faster

Japan Education News - May 21, 2026 - 22:38
Elementary schools in Sapporo will begin their sports day season from this Saturday, and for children eager to run faster in footraces, a special lesson was held to teach the basic techniques that can make the difference. (News On Japan)
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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 22:38
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Categories: BBC World News

340 Lawmakers Join Research Group Supporting Takaichi

Japan Politics News - May 21, 2026 - 22:34
A new Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers’ group aimed at advancing the policies of the Takaichi administration held its first meeting, with Vice President Aso appointed as supreme adviser and former Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato named chairman. (News On Japan)
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Travelers Urged to Prepare as Bear Sightings

Japan Travel News - May 21, 2026 - 22:31
A black bear was filmed walking directly toward a camera from only a few meters away at around 2 p.m. on May 21st in the parking lot of a tourist facility in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, as the person recording the scene could be heard saying, "Call someone. Wait a minute. This is bad, it is coming this way. We could get hurt." (News On Japan)
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Sex Business Disguised as Massage Parlor Raided in Aichi

Japan Society News - May 21, 2026 - 22:28
A sex business allegedly operating under the guise of a massage parlor in an area where such operations are prohibited has been raided by police, leading to the arrest of its female operator and others. (News On Japan)
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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 22:23
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 22:17
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
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Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash over treatment grows

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 22:08
Activists have begun to leave Israel after international outrage over their treatment in detention.
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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 22:01
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 21:31
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Categories: BBC World News

Reserved Seating Only on Nozomi Shinkansen During Three-Day Weekends

Japan Travel News - May 21, 2026 - 21:19
The Nozomi service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, which has already switched to all-reserved seating during extended holiday periods such as the year-end and New Year break, will also operate with reserved seats only on three-day weekends from October this fiscal year. (News On Japan)
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 21:19
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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Nagoya Port Activity Drops Sharply on Middle East Tensions

Japan Business News - May 21, 2026 - 21:16
Nagoya Customs released its April trade report on May 21st, showing clear signs that tensions in the Middle East are affecting both imports and exports, with shipments to the region falling 82.4% from a year earlier to 26.17 billion yen. (News On Japan)
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

BBC World News - May 21, 2026 - 20:32
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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