‘Miracle’ penguin found two weeks after escaping captivity in Japan

Second body found after explosion which also killed seven-year-old boy

A body, believed to be a man in his 30s, is found after the blast which killed a seven-year-old boy.

River search after teenage boys found 'unwell'

Emergency services are searching the River Freshney in Grimsby.

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways

As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Tuesday Briefing: Two Weeks Until Election Day

Plus, Aleksei Navalny’s memoir.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters

An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the police in Tokyo said.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

The makeup of Japan’s future government was in flux after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition in a Sunday election.

Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.

Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record after sweltering Japan summer

As of 29 October, the iconic mountain was still without snow, marking the longest period since records began 130 years ago. Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Takeda wins Japan Classic after six playoff holes

Rio Takeda of Japan won the Toto Japan Classic in a playoff that lasted six sudden-death holes, defeating Marina Alex for her first victory on the LPGA Tour.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Japan's SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments

Tech - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Blues' Dylan Holloway escapes serious injury after being struck in neck by puck

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was back at the team’s practice facility and appeared to escape serious injury a day after being struck in the neck by a puck and leaving the ice on a ...

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

At least 43 primates were on the loose Thursday morning in a South Carolina town after escaping from a research center.

What we know after 43 monkeys escaped a South Carolina research facility

Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina and they are running loose as authorities try to bait them back to the compound. Here is what we know.

Woman missing in wilderness for nearly a week found alive suffering from snakebite

A woman who went missing more than a week ago in the wilderness has been found alive suffering from a snakebite, officials said.

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death

Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.

Tech - Wired - October 31

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel

Forty-five people have been rescued with a search operation ongoing, maritime authorities said.

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.

Foot of a famed Mount Everest climber is possibly found after 100 years

A National Geographic documentary crew may have found partial remains of the foot of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, the famed mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest 100 years ago.

Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Baby identified 3 decades after her body was found on highway

An infant who became known as "Mary Josephine" after her mysterious death in 1993 has been identified using forensic tests.

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