How to Identify Opium-Producing Atsumigesi Poppy

Japan Technology News - May 21, 2025 - 14:34
With its vivid petals and delicate appearance, the Atsumigesi poppy may seem like a beautiful addition to the landscape—but beneath its beauty lies a serious danger. Known for its exceptionally strong reproductive capabilities, the plant is now being discovered in various parts of Japan during its blooming season. (News On Japan)
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Dutch Pavilion to Be Relocated to Awaji Island After Osaka Expo Ends

Japan Travel News - May 21, 2025 - 14:32
Following the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the Dutch Pavilion will be relocated to Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, organizers announced. Built using reusable materials with relocation in mind, the structure will be reconstructed by the Pasona Group in cooperation with the Dutch government. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Condo Prices Fall 8.7% as Fewer Luxury Units Hit Market

Japan Business News - May 21, 2025 - 14:25
The average price of a newly built condominium in the Greater Tokyo area in April dropped 8.7% from a year earlier to 69.99 million yen, falling below the 70 million yen mark for the first time in 16 months, according to a report by the Real Estate Economic Institute. (News On Japan)
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How the mask slipped during US fugitive Nicholas Rossi's court saga

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 14:22
Unravelling the case of a US fugitive who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity after being traced in Glasgow.
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Ishiba Replaces Agriculture Minister with Popular Koizumi to Contain Fallout

Japan Politics News - May 21, 2025 - 14:04
Following intense criticism over a delayed response to growing political pressure, Prime Minister Ishiba dismissed Agriculture Minister Eto and appointed Koizumi as his successor in an effort to regain control of his administration. (News On Japan)
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Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 13:47
A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.
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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 13:24
Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.
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Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 13:04
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
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Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 13:04
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
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Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 11:06
The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.
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US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 08:34
Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
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Chinese National Caught Cheating on TOEIC Test

Japan Education News - May 21, 2025 - 07:51
A 27-year-old Chinese national enrolled at Kyoto University’s graduate school has been arrested for impersonating another person to take the TOEIC English proficiency exam, in what police suspect may be part of an organized cheating scheme. (News On Japan)
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Family Demands Full Disclosure of 295 Hours of Detention Footage

Japan Society News - May 21, 2025 - 07:43
Four years ago, a Sri Lankan woman named Wishma died after repeatedly complaining of illness while detained at a Nagoya immigration facility. The government has admitted to possessing 295 hours of video footage documenting her condition leading up to her death—but has only disclosed five hours of it to the bereaved family. (News On Japan)
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India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 06:31
Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.
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Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 06:15
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
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An island called Hope is standing up to Beijing in the South China Sea

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 06:03
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.
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Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 05:33
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
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Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 05:26
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
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Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 05:26
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
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Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

BBC World News - May 21, 2025 - 05:03
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
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