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Fabricating life in the Japanese village of Ichinono – in pictures
Ichinono is one of Japan’s depopulated ‘puppet villages’, where handcrafted stuffed mannequins are used to cre…
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Flooding and 101mph winds as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan – video
Two people have been killed and more than 100 injured as Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday. …
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It is not hypocritical for Azerbaijan to call for a global truce at Cop29 | Letter
Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK, responds to accusations of its move being a cynical PR stu…
- Asia Pacific, Catholicism, Christianity, Indonesia, Pacific islands, Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis, Religion, Timor-Leste, World news
Pope Francis tours Asia and the Pacific – in pictures
Pope Francis has drawn huge crowds during a 12-day visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singa…
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Here’s how we can help oppressed women and girls in Afghanistan | Letters
Simon Diggins on offering resettlement and educational opportunities to those living under the Taliban regime …
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Crew member missing as tanker carrying fuel sinks in rough seas off Philippines – video
A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers …
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Monsoon rains from Typhoon Gaemi strike Philippines – in pictures
Residents evacuated in Metro Manila and nearby provinces as flooding wreaks havocVideo: Typhoon Gaemi makes la…
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Bridge collapses in China amid floods, leaving several dead and dozens missing – video
Torrential rain has caused a bridge to collapse in northern China, killing at least 11 people and leaving more…
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Malaysia crowns Sultan Ibrahim Iskander as new king – in pictures
The 17th king of Malaysia is crowned at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur Continue reading...
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The songs of the goze: Rieko Hirosawa keeps tradition alive in Japan – video
Rieko Hirosawa, who herself is blind, has learned how to play the shamisen and sing the songs of the goze, bli…
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Police parade suspect in alleged killing of two Australians and relative in Philippines – video
Police in Tagaytay, Philippines escorted the main suspect in the alleged killing of two Australians and their …
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Ambani wedding: guests from Bollywood stars to global statesmen attend lavish event
Guests arrive at the extravagant wedding of power couple Anant Ambani and Radhika MerchantAmbani wedding: afte…
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Modi tells Putin that the ‘heart bleeds’ when innocent children are killed – video
India's prime minister told Vladimir Putin that the death of innocent children was 'painful' and 'terrifying',…
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Vladimir Putin in North Korea – in pictures
Russia’s president was greeted by cheering crowds on his visit to Pyongyang, where the North Korean leader, Ki…
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Drone footage shows mudslides after heavy rain in southern China – video
China's state broadcaster reported on mudlsides in the Fujian province, disrupting traffic and forcing rescuer…