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May 20, 2024

Japan implements reservation system and fees to address tourism crisis at Mount Fuji

To address issues of overtourism, littering and safety concerns, the Yamanashi prefecture has implemented new regulations for climbing Mount Fuji's Yoshida Trail.

May 20, 2024

Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows

Pink noise, a soothing alternative to white noise, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

May 20, 2024

NYC art 'portal' to Dublin reopens with added security measures after shutdown for bad behavior

The video link connecting New York City and Dublin, known as the "Portal," has reopened after being shut down due to inappropriate behavior, officials say.

May 20, 2024

Lebanon foreign minister 'feels great loss' over death of Iran president, other officials in helicopter crash

Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bouhabib, expressed condolences for the death of Iran's president and its foreign minister, with whom he had a close working relationship.

May 20, 2024

Wife of Julian Assange arrives at London hearing as court decides if WikiLeaks founder will be extradited

Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, spoke to supporters ahead of Julian's hearing that could see him extradited to the U.S. or could give him another chance to appeal.

May 20, 2024

Julian Assange London hearing could decide whether the WikiLeaks founder is extradited to the US

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, faces a hearing in London that could result in his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges or give him another chance to appeal.

May 20, 2024

Russian theater director and playwright stand trial for allegedly justifying terrorism in acclaimed play

In Russia, a theater director and playwright are on trial for allegedly advocating terrorism through their play. Both have denied the accusations, officials say.

May 20, 2024

Thailand's new Senate selection process unfolds as candidates begin 'complicated' registration

Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressives and conservatives.

May 20, 2024

Hospital closure in rural North Carolina underscores health care's place as a top issue in battleground state

After the only hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, closed, residents there express a loss of faith in politicians as Trump and Biden compete for votes in the state.

May 20, 2024

US pediatricians group reverses decades-old policy, allowing breastfeeding for those with HIV

The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced a policy shift, saying that those with HIV who are effectively managing the virus with medication can breastfeed their babies.