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Tokyo Condo Prices Surge Past 128 Million Yen

Used apartment prices in Tokyo's 23 wards jumped 27% year-over-year to an average of 128 million yen in May. Recent interest rate increases by the central bank may dampen future demand and price acceleration.

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Paro defeats Crocker for IBF welterweight title

Australian boxer Liam Paro defeated IBF world champion Lewis Crocker over 12 rounds at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, claiming the welterweight belt. The Belfast champion had sought to retain his title in the intense bout.

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Haiti Soccer Surprise at World Cup Tournament

Haiti football player Duverger delivers unexpected World Cup performance against higher-ranked opponents, generating local excitement and international attention.

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Hostage testifies UN ignored October 7 sexual violence

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronted UN special rapporteur Reem Alsalem at human rights council, challenging her claims that no independent investigations confirmed sexual assaults during October 7.

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Body Found in Freezer Identified as Long-Dead Resident

Police in Kobe, Japan discovered human remains in an apartment freezer and identified them as the original resident, estimated to have died around 2011. The investigation examines the circumstances of the 15-year-old death.

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Ireland Hockey Faces Relegation Threat After Loss

Ireland's hockey teams suffered defeats in the FIH Hockey Pro League, with China stealing a late 2-1 victory and relegation concerns mounting. Germany defeated Ireland 2-0 in their opening match of the Berlin stage.

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Venezuela Earthquake Waves Reach Brazil

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Venezuela triggered tremors felt across northern Brazil. Seismologists explain why vibrations weaken with distance but also depend on location-specific factors.

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Israeli security chief cancels Pride Month event

Shin Bet director David Zini cancelled a Pride Month celebration and cut LGBTQ programming budgets without explanation. The move contradicts stated agency values of equality and inclusion.

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Netflix Romantic Comedy Tops Charts in 70 Countries

A new Netflix romantic comedy based on similar premises to acclaimed German films has reached number one on the platform across 70 countries. The film 'Voicemails For Isabelle' has become a global streaming phenomenon.

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Former Japanese Senator Fined for Unreported Income

A former member of Japan's upper house received a criminal sentence for failing to report kickback revenues from a ruling party fundraiser. A Tokyo court convicted him of filing false financial disclosure statements.

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Young Driver Charged In Fatal Traffic Accident

A 20-year-old driver has been detained after a fatal traffic accident in Tilst that killed a 64-year-old woman. The driver faces charges of negligent vehicular manslaughter.

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Pharma Giants Challenge Germany's Drug Price Controls

Eli Lilly and Bayer have publicly criticized Germany's approach to pharmaceutical pricing and government spending on new medicines. The companies argue that restrictive pricing policies threaten investment in drug research and development.

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Goethe Institute Celebrates 75 Years

Federal President Steinmeier honors the Goethe Institute's cultural work abroad on its 75th anniversary. The institution remains central to Germany's international cultural diplomacy.

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Morocco contributes forces to Gaza reconstruction mission

Moroccan military officers arrived in Israel to join international efforts building a Gaza reconstruction force. Deployment remains limited as broader peace negotiations continue.

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Gates admits to affairs in Epstein congressional testimony

Bill Gates disclosed to Congress that he had three extramarital affairs, naming a Harvard-trained doctor and a Russian nuclear scientist. He stated he informed his wife Melinda of the relationships during a deposition related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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