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Sauna fire in Japan kills married couple, Tokyo police probing
Tokyo police are reportedly investigating what led to the couple becoming trapped in the sauna, suspecting the unit had a faulty doorknob, local media reported.
Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases
New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, Hamburg city authority says
The findings marked the first wild virus detection from environmental sampling in the country since this type of routine monitoring began in 2021.
US Pres. Donald Trump committed to $2,000 tariff payoff, warns US faces 'economic disaster'
Trump said the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs.
South Korea Red Cross chief resigns after alleged recorded comments on 'dark-skinned' ambassadors
Kim Chul Soo was allegedly recorded complaining after a gala that “only the non-significant foreign ambassadors were there … just the dark-skinned people."
Scammers and money mules to be caned as Singapore toughens law
The physical punishments for scams were introduced after the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed by Parliament on November 4.
Turkish man to pay ex-wife ‘cat support’ as felines caught in divorce crossfire
Ex-husband Bugra agreed to pay 10,000 liras every three months for the next 10 years to cover part of the cost of their food, vaccination and medical needs.
Indonesia mosque blast suspect inspired by neo-Nazi figures, white supremacist ideology
Explosions at a mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta that injured dozens of people during Friday prayers, with a 17-year-old student the suspected perpetrator.
Shein childlike sex doll scandal shines light on marketplaces' dark corners
The French Finance Ministry on Friday halted the suspension proceedings of Chinese online retailer Shein initiated last week after the Chinese retailer withdrew all illicit products.
Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits
Like hospital patients, the vital signs of 61 of the trees are measured, including sap and carbon dioxide flow, respiration and temperature, with solar-powered equipment.
Runaway camel rescued by Ukrainian army after escape from Russian forces - report
The seven foot tall camel was recorded traipsing behind a white pick-up truck filled with Ukrainian soldiers.
Vienna Cathedral shocked to discover stolen skull in their mail
The skull had been mailed from a guilt-laden former visitor from northern Germany.
