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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside
He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
The surreal facades of America's strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip...
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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
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Минцифры: Россия может ввести возрастную идентификацию в соцсетях
В Минцифры РФ заявили о возможном внедрении механизмов возрастной идентификации пользователей онлайн-платформ. По словам главы министерства, этот вопрос будет рассматриваться с опорой на практику других стран.
واشنطن تحذر أوروبا من "غزو أيديولوجي خطير" يقتحمها عبر السواحل!
حث وزير الدفاع الأمريكي بيت هيغسيث أوروبا على مواجهة ما وصفه بـ"غزو أيديولوجي" يتدفق إلى سواحلها عبر الهجرة. وتعكس هذه التصريحات تصاعد التوتر بين واشنطن وأوروبا، وسط دعوات أمريكية لتعزيز الدفاعات وتشديد سياسات الهجرة.
واشنطن تحذر أوروبا من "غزو أيديولوجي خطير" قادم عبر السواحل!
حث وزير الدفاع الأمريكي بيت هيغسيث أوروبا على مواجهة ما وصفه بـ"غزو أيديولوجي" يتدفق إلى سواحلها عبر الهجرة. وتعكس هذه التصريحات تصاعد التوتر بين واشنطن وأوروبا، وسط دعوات أمريكية لتعزيز الدفاعات وتشديد سياسات الهجرة.
Sıfır Atık Forumu'nda su yönetimi ve plastik atıklar ele alındı
Sıfır Atık Forumu 2026 kapsamında düzenlenen panelde uzmanlar, gençlerin su yönetiminde daha fazla rol üstlenmesi, havza bazlı yönetim anlayışının yaygınlaştırılması ve plastik şişe kullanımının azaltılması gerektiğini belirtti.
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Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack as Putin meets Schröder
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said "it is time to end this war" after confirming he had ordered the strike on Russian targets, including naval and energy sites across the west of the country.
Armenia prepares for vote amid shifting relations with Russia and the West
Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been...
Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance
The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before...
After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
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GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols
GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a "series of mistakes," including miscommunication with the...
Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
Facebook has long been filled with feeds of clickbait articles. Now, Meta is making its own clickbait articles with AI. The standalone Meta AI app now has a "For You" section that populates a list of clickbait-style stories for you to read. But the...
Kabuto Park captures the fleeting joy of summer vacation
There are a lot of games that remind me of summer - hot days in the backseat with a copy of Dragon Warrior III, cooling off in the basement while grinding Gran Turismo races - but there aren't a lot of games that are actually about summer. That's...
Here comes new Siri again
Apple has been on its back foot, AI-wise, for the past few years. But in a strange way, playing from behind might not be such a bad move. At WWDC on Monday, Apple appears to be getting ready to reintroduce us to the new Siri. Again. As a reminder...