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Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado, Two Cats Shot
A woman has been found dead in a suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado. Two hikers discovered the scene. Read the full details of this tragic wildlife incident.
Japan's women lawmakers petition for more parliament toilets
Nearly 60 Japanese women legislators, including PM Sanae Takaichi, petition for more women's toilets in the historic Diet building, highlighting a stark gender infrastructure gap. Read more on this cross-party push for equality.
Japan Accelerates Military Buildup, Doubling Defence Spending
Japan is rapidly transforming its defence posture, aiming to double annual arms spending to counter China. This historic shift raises questions about its pacifist constitution. Read the full analysis.
Inside Japan's Bear Crisis: A Reporter's Harrowing Visit
A Guardian reporter ventures into a Japanese bear hotspot, revealing the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Discover the shocking encounters and community fears.
Japan factory attack: 8 stabbed, 7 injured with bleach
A man wearing a gas mask launched a violent attack at a Japanese rubber factory, stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with bleach. Police have arrested a 38-year-old suspect.
Japan's record defence budget fuels tensions with China
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Four killed in Kenya as elephant attacks spark protests
Protests erupt in Kenya after four people are killed by elephants in one week. Experts link the crisis to scarce vegetation and drought. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Kenya: Four killed in elephant attacks, protests erupt
Four people killed by roaming elephants in Kenya spark protests. Experts blame human-wildlife conflict driven by scarce vegetation and drought. Kenya Wildlife Service urges calm.
Japan's KFC Christmas: A Halal Twist on a 50-Year Ritual
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
Japan's bear crisis prompts Kyoto multilingual warnings
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
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.
Man fights bear in Japanese public toilet
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear attack in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking year for bear attacks in Japan, with 13 fatalities reported. Read the full story.
Japan offers free domestic flights to UK tourists
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
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.
China bans all Japanese seafood in Taiwan row
China imposes a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports and advises against travel to Japan. Explore the economic fallout and diplomatic crisis.
UK warns travellers after Japan bear attacks surge
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
UK issues 'danger to life' travel warning for Japan
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, ash reaches 14,400ft
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two lions after rehoming fails
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Japan sends troops to stop bear attack surge
Japan takes unprecedented action as bear encounters reach crisis levels, with military units deployed to protect communities after over 100 people injured in just six months.
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
Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Orphaned elephant's joyful milk reaction goes viral
An orphaned elephant calf's ecstatic reaction to receiving his milk bottle has captured hearts worldwide, showcasing the incredible work of wildlife rescuers in Kenya.
Japan's Takaichi positions as key figure in China policy
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Trump may withdraw US troops from Japan if re-elected
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
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