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Man survives bear attack in Japanese public toilet

A 69-year-old security guard fought off a bear in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking surge in bear attacks across Japan, prompting military deployment and new insurance policies.

Japan court upholds same-sex marriage ban

A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.

Japan to deploy missiles near Taiwan as China fumes

Japan confirms missile deployment on Yonaguni island near Taiwan, triggering a furious response from Beijing which calls it a 'red line' crossing. Read the latest on this major defence escalation.

Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed

Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.

Japan Scrambles Jets in China Drone Incident

Japan scrambles warplanes after a suspected Chinese drone is detected near its territory, escalating tensions amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan and disputed islands. Learn more about the crisis.

China Sends Coast Guard to Senkaku Islands

Tensions escalate in the East China Sea as China deploys coast guard ships and military drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Read the latest developments.

Dubai's World Islands: $14bn project revival

Discover the remarkable story of Dubai's World Islands - a $14bn project that survived financial crisis and bankruptcy to become an emerging tourism destination. Explore this ambitious development today.

Japan deploys military after record bear attacks

Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.

Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency

Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot

UK's Remote Islands: Reach Them in Just 2 Hours

Discover how Britain's most spectacular remote islands are surprisingly accessible with journey times under two hours from mainland UK. From the Isles of Scilly to the Scottish Hebrides, your island escape is closer than you think.

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