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A cash-transfer allegation emerging in the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has exposed the power structure among lawmakers and seriously shaken confidence in prefectural government. Closed-door politics at golf outings and upscale traditional restaurants, along with vaguely defined overseas inspection trips, have intensified questions about how the assembly operates. The report focuses on the deep-rooted “boss-and-underling politics” said to shape the legislature, amid unusual language including “shakedown” and “protection money.”

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-25 23:30Original

Temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher were recorded in Tokai and Yamanashi on the 25th. Japan has now recorded its fifth consecutive day of an officially designated “extremely hot day,” setting a new record. Dangerous heat is forecast to continue on the 26th across Tokai, Kinki, Shikoku and Kyushu. People are urged to maintain strict precautions against heatstroke, while very heavy rain could affect Hokuriku and Niigata.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-25 21:20Original

Concern in France is growing over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals,” cadmium and other contaminants. A report published in March found that French residents could be up to four times more likely than their European counterparts to show unsafe cadmium levels. Limiting exposure has become a priority for many people, but it is also causing anxiety. Two women campaigning for greater awareness of toxins in food discuss their efforts.

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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-07-25 16:35Original

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a political party of his own. The move signals a rupture with former ally Ousmane Sonko. Their political relationship has been deteriorating as divisions deepen. Faye’s decision to establish a separate party makes the split more explicit.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-25 22:00Original

The U.S. Interior Department said Saturday that another wildland firefighter has died from injuries suffered while responding to the Knowles Fire. The incident occurred last month in western Colorado. The death brings the number of firefighters who have died in connection with the fire to four. Officials described the fatality as resulting from injuries sustained during the response.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-25 17:35Original

Indian youth protesters ended weeks of demonstrations and celebrated after the education minister resigned. They said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had given in to their demands. Among those demands was action to repair an examination system they regard as vulnerable to cheating. The minister’s departure and the government’s concessions led protesters to declare victory.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-25 18:08Original

President Donald Trump had largely fallen silent on trade wars after the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs and the Iran conflict began in February. That quiet period led many to expect his campaign for import taxes to recede, at least until after the US midterm elections in November. Instead, Trump has revived the tariff offensive through a rapid succession of threats over the course of one week.

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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-07-25 13:00Original

New York Times Kyiv Bureau Chief Andrew Kramer says expected U.S.-backed talks next week could provide an opening to restart negotiations that have stalled. Major disputes over who controls the Donbas region remain a central obstacle to progress. Kramer says Ukraine’s widening drone campaign inside Russia, together with changing battlefield momentum, is improving Kyiv’s position. President Donald Trump’s increasingly supportive tone, he adds, reflects shifting political and military realities.

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BBloomberg Television★★★★☆2026-07-25 15:58Original

Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations between Russia and Kazakhstan have a strategic character. He added that ties between the two countries are developing. The statement presents bilateral relations as an ongoing strategic partnership.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-07-25 15:53Original

Bystander footage shows the sequence of events in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by Madison police. The death has prompted large protests in Madison, Wisconsin. The video records what happened on 22 July and comes with a warning that some viewers may find the images distressing.

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GGuardian News★★★☆☆2026-07-25 14:19Original

UAE Ambassador Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber said relations between Russia and the United Arab Emirates will continue to develop despite global turmoil. He said the entry into force of a bilateral agreement on trade in services and investment creates new prospects for closer economic ties. The agreement is also presented as strengthening business confidence, encouraging mutual investment and helping build a more open and stable business environment. The remarks emphasize continued economic cooperation between the two countries.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-07-25 11:39Original

The United States says it will start easing its suspension of cattle imports from Mexico on Aug. 24. The measure was imposed more than a year ago after the New World screwworm spread in Mexico. The planned move would begin removing the import restriction. The announcement does not specify the full scope of the lifting process.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-25 10:30Original

The international coaching carousel is accelerating. Jurgen Klopp was formally presented on Friday as Germany’s new head coach, charged with helping a team that has struggled to recover the stature it held after its 2014 World Cup triumph. Italy have likewise appointed a celebrated figure, naming 2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo to lead the Azzurri after years of global disappointment. In France, Zinedine Zidane is expected to be announced as the new coach on Tuesday.

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FFrance 24 English★★★☆☆2026-07-25 08:59Original

As censorship grows more intense in Russia, writers and publishers living in exile are building a parallel literary network overseas. The effort operates beyond the Kremlin’s reach and creates an alternative space for literary work. Exiled participants are using this network to continue publishing and circulating literature outside Russia. Their activity is taking shape as a literary resistance abroad.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-25 08:30Original

War, disrupted shipping and a strengthening El Niño appear to be converging into a new global food shock. International food prices, however, remain below their 2022 peak. Record harvests, substantial grain reserves and continued Ukrainian exports have so far kept supplies moving worldwide. The more profound crisis is access: conflict, displacement and blocked aid are leaving millions hungry despite well-stocked warehouses. The global food buffer is holding for now, but the risks are accumulating.

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DDW News★★★★☆2026-07-25 08:22Original

A deadly attack by Israeli settlers in Tell, a village near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, has raised tensions across the area. Palestinian residents said their homes and communities came under attack, while people on both sides were killed. Israeli forces subsequently expanded operations, carrying out raids and closing roads around Nablus. They also entered a hospital to arrest wounded Palestinians, an action condemned by humanitarian organisations. The incident has led to a broader Israeli military operation in the area.

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AAl Jazeera English★★★★☆2026-07-25 02:22Original

Nvidia and South Korea’s SK Group have announced an artificial intelligence initiative valued at more than $500 billion. The plan covers large-scale AI data centers and cooperation on next-generation memory. Nvidia said the partnership spans both infrastructure and memory development, bringing the two companies together around major AI investments. The announcement was made on Friday and highlights the scale of their planned collaboration.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-25 00:10Original

Kyiv forces lost up to 70 servicemen in one day in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Dnepr, according to the report. Unmanned aerial vehicle units operating in the grouping’s zone also destroyed 15 vehicles and an electronic warfare station. The report presents the losses and destruction as the results of the group’s operations.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-07-25 04:22Original

Federal health officials said nearly 100 people across 17 states have become sick in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that were recalled. The statement identifies the recalled eggs as the reported connection to the illnesses. The outbreak spans multiple states in the United States. No further details are provided here.

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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-07-25 01:01Original

The lawyer for Pastor Wang Lin, one of eight people detained in Beijing’s Zion Church case, was told on July 24 to collect the indictment from the court as soon as possible. Pastor Jin Mingri was released by the Chinese government in early July, but eight people in the case remain detained on alleged fraud and illegal-business charges. In Xi’an’s “Light of Zion” case, Pastor Gao Quanfu, his wife Pang Yu and another person are still held. Families of detainees in both cases appealed for all parents to return to their children.

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VVOA Chinese★★★☆☆2026-07-25 01:00Original

Two Chinese scholars have solved a century-old mathematical problem and received the Fields Medal for the first time. Wang Hong, aged 35, teaches in the United States and France. She is the first Chinese citizen to receive the prestigious award. She is also only the third woman in history to earn the honor.

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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-07-25 00:42Original

President Donald Trump has ordered the National Park Service to install temporary signs near the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The signs will warn visitors about what the administration considers “inaccurate information” in the museum’s exhibits. The move directly targets the way information is presented in the institution’s displays. It signals the administration’s objection to parts of the museum’s exhibition content.

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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-07-25 04:01Original

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday. The meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan. It was held on the sidelines of the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. The encounter brought the two foreign ministers together during the SCO gathering.

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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-07-25 01:43Original

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says authorities have confirmed that a third person died in the catastrophic floods that struck the state this month. The flooding prompted more than 500 rescues and damaged homes and businesses. Some areas remain inaccessible as the disaster continues to affect parts of Texas.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-25 00:00Original