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TOKYO — Japan has recorded seven bear-related deaths so far in fiscal 2025, which started in April, the highest since records began in fiscal 2006, the Environment Ministry said on Wednesday, with most attacks occurring in northeastern regions and the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. The number of people killed by bears reached seven after police …

[October 31st] Bear attacks claim record 7 lives in Japan so far in FY 2025 Read More »

Morocco’s 2026 budget will allocate 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to health and education, up 16% from last year, the royal palace said in a statement on Sunday. Improving health and education services was a key demand by youth protesters who demonstrated across Morocco in recent weeks.  The proposed spending on the two sectors would …

[October 30th] Morocco to boost health, education spending to $15 billion in 2026 Read More »

Five people were hospitalized over carbon monoxide poisoning after attending a party in an enclosed room at a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, doctors confirmed on Thursday. Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital said the victims were brought in by the city’s emergency service in varying states of confusion, severe headache, and vomiting. According to Bui …

[October 29th] 5 people suffer carbon monoxide poisoning during party at Ho Chi Minh City restaurant Read More »

Novak Djokovic has no plans to retire from tennis with the 24-times Grand Slam winner citing NBA great LeBron James, former NFL player Tom Brady and veteran footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as his inspiration to keep playing. The 38-year-old’s last Grand Slam win came in 2023, but the Serbian shows no signs of slowing down having …

[October 28th] Djokovic has no plans to retire, inspired by Ronaldo, LeBron and Brady Read More »