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Japan citizens to share same family name unless marriage law changed

A recent study has suggested that unless married couples are allowed to use separate surnames, all Japanese citizens will share the same family name...

Niagara declares emergency to prepare for eclipse viewers

The area in Canada surrounding the city that shares a name with and is home to a side of Niagara Falls is under a...

EXPLAINED: Scotland’s new hate crime law

Scotland is set to implement a new law aimed at combating hate crime on April 1, amidst growing concerns regarding its enforcement and potential...

Household bills surge in UK

Every household is preparing for significant increases in their utility and service bills, from water to broadband, as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis intensifies. Despite...

New law decriminalise cannabis in Germany

Germany's decision to legalize cannabis for personal use among adults over 18 marks a significant shift in the country's drug policy, reflecting broader global...

Unreleased songs of Marvin Gaye found in Belgium

The discovery of a trove of Marvin Gaye's unreleased demo songs in Ostend, Belgium, opens up an intriguing chapter in the life of the...

Peru: President’s house raided in search of luxury watches

The Peruvian government expressed strong disapproval of the search conducted at President Dina Boluarte's residence on Saturday, in search of luxury watches, denouncing it...

Why Australia’s music festivals are falling over?

On Wednesday, following a day of intense speculation, Splendour in the Grass made the announcement of canceling this year's music festival, just one week...

Surveillance cameras to fight crime in Oakland

The governor of California announced on Friday the installation of numerous advanced surveillance cameras across Oakland and its surrounding highways to combat crime. Gavin...

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Italy: Free wine in restaurant if you give up phones

Al Condominio, a unique Italian restaurant located in the northern city of Verona, is enticing diners with an innovative offer: a free bottle of...

US to end gun sales without background checks

The Biden administration has announced a significant tightening of regulations around firearm sales, targeting the so-called "gun show loophole" that has previously allowed thousands...

UK: Universal credit to make disabled people ‘poorer’

According to a recent report, the ongoing implementation of universal credit (UC) in the UK is projected to have a detrimental financial impact on...

UK: Weather-related insurance claims hit record high £573m

In 2023, the UK experienced a significant increase in weather-related home insurance claims, surging by over a third from the previous year to reach...