Watch VideoPiggy banks from around the world tell a story of saving and tradition

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Delve into the fascinating world of piggy banks at Amagasaki Shinkin Bank's museum, where every coin tells a story of aspirations, traditions, and the universal delight in saving. Experience the artistic and cultural significance of these charming mo…

He ate at the same restaurant every day. When he didn’t show, the chef saved his life.

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A couple of days went by and Hicks still wasn’t coming in, and Galloway called Hicks again. It went straight to voicemail. She went back to the kitchen and told ...

Rescuers questioned the call but it was real: A hiker was trapped in quicksand

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When Dirks called for rescue workers, they were almost as shocked to hear about a quicksand trap as he was. “You have to scratch your head for a second going, ‘What? ...

Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender

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It's not just the drinking - though its recent bender through a Virginia state-run liquor store did capture international headlines and the imagination of sketch ...

Lagos elevates Nigerian graffiti at street mural festival

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It also offers a chance to add colour to the concrete jungle that more than 20 million Nigerians call home, with works featuring expansive cityscapes, kaleidoscopic ...

From Japan to India: The cultural exchange flourishes as expats embrace their new home

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Discover how Japanese expats are embracing life in India while nurturing cultural connections and culinary exchanges. From cooking classes to authentic restaurants, ...

Trump's return complicates US-Europe relations with a shift in strategy

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As Trump reclaims influence, European leaders grapple with a wavering allegiance from their closest ally, prompting urgent discussions on the future of transatlantic ...

Watch VideoKarl Bushby: the man on a 49 900km walk from South America to England

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Join Karl Bushby as he nears the end of a 31,000-mile expedition that began as a drunken bet and has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of resilience and human connection. ...

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

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When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still ...

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

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Shortly after Amanda McCowan’s divorce, she met her ex-husband’s new girlfriend. She couldn’t stand her. And yet, about 10 years after they first met, McCowen did ...

At this ultramarathon, runners tackle 50km and eat at nine Taco Bells

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Each participant must run to nine Taco Bells scattered across Alexandria, Arlington, and the District. At each location, they must purchase and eat an item off the ...

Top EU court rules same-sex marriages must be recognized throughout bloc

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The European Union’s highest court ruled Tuesday that all member states should honor the civil status of same-sex couples married anywhere else in the bloc, regardless ...

Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council

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On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV arrived Thursday in Turkey - site of the ancient summit - to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the ...

DC will miss Mayor Muriel Bowser when she’s gone

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Her pragmatic style stands in contrast to the current trend in cities of handing power to ideologues. “I used to hate it when people called me pragmatic,” she told ...

Unknown Renoir painting scores big

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A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for 1.8 million euros at a Paris auction on this week, the ...

Israelis moving abroad in rising numbers due to fear and discontent

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Tens of thousands of Israelis have left the country over the past two years, with numbers spiking during the summer of 2023.

The hot new Dubai restaurant run by an AI chef

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Chef Aiman doesn’t physically cook; it creates. It can analyze ingredients, generate unconventional flavor combinations and write detailed recipes that human chefs ...

‘Gramma,’ a tortoise who lived through 20 presidencies, dies at 141

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San Diego’s “Queen of the Zoo” has died. Her name was Gramma, and she was a Galápagos tortoise whose 141 years of existence (give or take) included 20 presidents, ...

Viola Fletcher, oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 111

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Viola Fletcher, one of the last two known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and a plaintiff in a symbolic lawsuit seeking reparations for the attack - one ...

Billionaire family turns India’s gold obsession into a fortune

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The billionaire Muthoot clan of India that has doled out gold loans for almost nine decades is on a roll as consumers take advantage of surging bullion prices. They ...