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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.
Five people were injured by the boiling water as it burst into the sky.
A Maryland boy was bitten in a shark attack that some witnesses said happened at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.
Food, water and sanitary items remain in desperately short supply across Gaza.
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This is the biggest protest in Russia since Putin invaded Ukraine.
France’s controversial new culture minister, Rachida Dati on Wednesday said she plans to run for Paris mayor in 2026, only days after joining President Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government. Dati’s arrival was the biggest surprise in last week’s cabinet shake-up that saw 34-year-old Gabriel Attal take over as prime minister.
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