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Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations

11 hours 11 min ago
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
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Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

11 hours 48 min ago
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.
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The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan

June 16, 2026 - 7:52pm
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
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Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

June 16, 2026 - 1:17pm
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

June 16, 2026 - 5:23am
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years

June 16, 2026 - 4:26am
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
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'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

June 16, 2026 - 3:05am
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
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A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation

June 15, 2026 - 7:09pm
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

June 15, 2026 - 8:37am
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

June 15, 2026 - 8:37am
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
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Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police

June 15, 2026 - 5:42am
Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.
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Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police

June 15, 2026 - 5:42am
Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.
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China detains two leaders of influential underground church

June 15, 2026 - 3:56am
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

June 14, 2026 - 11:31pm
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

June 14, 2026 - 11:31pm
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
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Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?

June 14, 2026 - 10:04pm
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
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Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

June 14, 2026 - 10:04pm
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

June 14, 2026 - 4:29pm
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

June 14, 2026 - 4:29pm
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

June 13, 2026 - 6:05pm
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
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