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Starbucks Korea has experienced a “very significant” decline in sales following backlash over its marketing campaign referencing the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin publicly apologised, emphasising accountability for the incident, as public calls for boycotts escalate in response to the controversy.
A Cessna collided with a paraglider over the Austrian Alps, causing minor injuries to the pilot, who safely deployed an emergency parachute during the incident.
A man sprayed an unknown substance at Ginza Six shopping centre in Tokyo, causing 20 people to fall ill as police investigate the incident.
Two Brits arrested for staging a fake kidnapping in Benidorm aimed to extort £725. Authorities responded to a distressing video claiming a hostage situation. The incident led to significant police mobilisation before it was revealed to be a hoax. They now face serious charges.
ISIS’s latest edition of Voice of Khorasan promotes the responsible use of AI among its recruits in Afghanistan. It warns that AI, likened to fire, can either aid or harm. The magazine advises supporters to become cyber-conscious and to engage proactively with technology.
Henan Kuangshan Crane Company has allocated £19 million in cash bonuses, distributing nearly 70% of its profits. Boss Cui Peijun set up 800 banquet tables for employees, allowing them to keep whatever cash they correctly counted. Discover more about this unique event.
A bullet hole was discovered in an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 at Medellin airport. Found during a routine inspection, the puncture was consistent with a bullet strike. American Airlines has launched an investigation and repaired the plane. Further inspections are planned in Dallas.
Clandestine mass grave ‘Las Agujas’ has been found near the World Cup stadium in Zapopan, containing 227 bags of human remains. This discovery highlights the ongoing violence in Jalisco. Activists from Guerreros Buscadores continue to search for missing loved ones.
Punch the macaque has been honoured with intricate golden grill jewellery by Homer the Jeweller. The piece beautifully depicts Punch and his beloved teddy bear, crafted using traditional lost-wax casting. Discover more about this stunning tribute now.
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