Food Delivery Service Wolt to Exit Japan

Japan Business News - February 26, 2026 - 01:57
Food delivery service Wolt announced that it will withdraw from Japan on March 4th as competition in the domestic delivery market intensifies. (News On Japan)
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Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payout

BBC World News - February 26, 2026 - 01:51
The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.
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Hawk Destroys Drone But Leaves Stunning Footage

Japan Society News - February 26, 2026 - 01:46
A drone capturing aerial footage of a waterfall in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, suddenly plunged from the sky after being attacked by a hawk, destroying equipment worth around 100,000 yen but leaving the operator with what he described as 'the best footage.' (News On Japan)
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Elderly Living Alone Targeted in High-Price Condo Scam

Japan Society News - February 26, 2026 - 01:43
A real estate executive with alleged ties to an organized crime group was arrested on suspicion of defrauding elderly victims by selling apartments at several times their market value and extracting large sums of cash, in a case that authorities say caused total losses exceeding 700 million yen. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Farmers and Factories Welcome Long-Awaited Rain

Japan Business News - February 26, 2026 - 01:38
A long-awaited spell of steady rain fell across Japan following a record stretch of low precipitation, offering much-needed relief to farmers and manufacturers that had struggled with water shortages. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Proposes Two-Tier Bus Pricing

Japan Travel News - February 26, 2026 - 01:34
Kyoto City on February 25th unveiled a draft plan for a “citizen-priority pricing” system for municipal buses, under which fares for residents would be lowered while non-residents, including tourists, would pay higher rates, as officials seek to balance overtourism with daily life for locals. (News On Japan)
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Skytree Elevator Halt Caused by Damaged Internal Wiring

Japan Society News - February 26, 2026 - 01:28
An elevator at Tokyo Skytree that made an emergency stop with passengers on board was found to have halted due to damage to internal wiring, with operations set to resume from February 26th after safety checks. (News On Japan)
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Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers

BBC World News - February 26, 2026 - 00:50
Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.
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Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns

BBC World News - February 26, 2026 - 00:25
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
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Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

BBC World News - February 26, 2026 - 00:16
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
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Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

BBC World News - February 26, 2026 - 00:16
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
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Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 23:12
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.
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Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 23:12
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.
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Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 22:39
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
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Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 22:18
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
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Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 19:40
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 17:13
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
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Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 16:54
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
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Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

BBC World News - February 25, 2026 - 16:54
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
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Big Mac Climbs To 500 Yen

Japan Business News - February 25, 2026 - 16:01
McDonald’s, which opened in Japan in 1971 and has long counted the Big Mac among its signature products, saw the burger’s price rise from 280 yen in 2008 to 480 yen before increasing further to 500 yen on February 25th, nearly doubling over the past two decades. (News On Japan)
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