Japan hit by massive volcanic eruption

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3 years ago

July 25, 2022

One of Japan’s most active volcanoes has erupted, prompting evacuations in the country’s southern island region.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency says the Sakura-jima volcano erupted around 8pm local time on Sunday night.

The volcanic eruption hurled large rocks as far as three kilometres south and sent up plumes of smoke and ash into the air.

The meteorological agency issued a Level 5 alert, which is the highest alert possible.

Residents have been told to leave immediately, but more than 600,000 people live in the city.

Evacuees were advised to be cautious of falling volcanic rocks and the possible flow of lava.

No injuries, deaths or damage have been reported.

Nuclear regulators said no irregularities were detected at the Sendai atomic plant 31 miles from the volcano.

The Minamidake summit cone and crater has been active since 1955, but it significantly decreased in the second half of 2021, according to the Smithsonian.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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