Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
Category: 2. World
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Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
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Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Ahead of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, diehard fans dressed up in her iconic look – a white dress and platinum blonde wig – to celebrate the beloved American actress and model.
More than 1,000 Marilyns gathered in downtown…
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UK foreign secretary admits Israeli aggression eroding diplomacy in Lebanon
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has acknowledged that Israel’s escalating military aggression in Lebanon has “eroded space for diplomacy.”
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Macron says escalation in S Lebanon cannot be justified
The continuing escalation in southern Lebanon cannot be justified and must be immediately ended, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
“Nothing justifies the major escalation currently underway in southern Lebanon. France will continue its…
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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery from other international providers combined with older images from Planet to track the damage caused by Iranian attacks. The facilities are in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait,…
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Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf
Washington and Tehran targeted each other’s military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.
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China Coast Guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan
“This is a necessary measure in response to the unilateral decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin negotiations on the delimitation of waters east of Taiwan, which seriously infringes upon China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime…
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Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
Poland’s seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
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Meji Alabi, Grammy-winning director, explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war for BBC Africa Eye
“It’s a topic that, you know, is whispered,” said Meji, whose music video productions have played a significant role in bringing Nigeria’s music scene to the world’s attention, with their characteristically complex choreography and colour…
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A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
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