Japan 'poop master' gives back to nature
Sakuragawa (Japan) (AFP) – When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do.
Iran population ageing fast, bucking government efforts
Tehran (AFP) – Iran’s once-youthful population is aging fast, fuelling economic fears as cash-strapped couples resist a government push for more children.
UN watchdog says Australia violated asylum seekers' rights
Geneva (AFP) – Australia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog ruled Thursday, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.
'Everybody wants to be my friend': Trump feels the love
Washington (AFP) – A shock outsider when he was first elected president eight years ago — and a pariah when he left office — Donald Trump appears to be the most popular person in America as far as the rich and powerful are concerned.
One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
Paris (AFP) – TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
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Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.
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Santner named New Zealand white ball captain
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down.
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Jets' He becomes first Chinese
New York (AFP) – Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
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PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule
Miami (AFP) – The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas event on the calendar for the first time since 1983.
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Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'
London (AFP) – Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford.
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No 'credible civilian' purpose for Iran uranium: UK, France, Germany
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Britain, France and Germany accused Iran on Tuesday of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to “unprecedented levels” without “any credible civilian justification.”
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For real life? 'Bluey' coming to the big screen
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Preschoolers and parents hooked on heartwarming animated series “Bluey” might want to take a “tactical wee” to avoid any excited accidents: there’s going to be a film.
