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The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The decision is aimed at addressing rising inflation amid escalating energy prices and wages, with pressure from the US also influencing the move.
Sean Michieli and Gabriella Querino died in a boating accident in Venice, months after their wedding, prompting an investigation into the incident.
A third person has died from malaria in a cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, following two recent infections in the Schwanheim district. German officials reported that the parasites likely arrived via a mosquito onboard aircraft. Authorities have alerted local doctors to be vigilant for malaria symptoms among patients.
Wilman Sandoval, 23, was arrested on Sunday and flashed a grin in his mugshot.
It’s been described as a bombshell moment. The upper echelons of Sweden’s government and defence forces last week shocked the nation by explicitly warning that war might come to Sweden, and that each and every Swede should prepare themselves. While some have taken the warning seriously and flocked to the stores to stock up on fuel and survival kits, others have accused the country’s leaders of fear-mongering.
This means Russia could use warships to deter any UK trawlers.
Court documents specify new charges set against McCann disappearance suspect Christian Brueckner.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was slated for liftoff on Wednesday, but the private aerospace company was forced to delay the mission as it worked to complete final checks.
At least nine killed as Pakistan launches strike into Iran Pakistan has conducted missile strikes…
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