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YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou apologises for controversial Japan video

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Popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou has issued an apology after his video titled “I Travelled Across Japan For Free” stirred controversy and anger among locals.

The video, which showcased his attempts to evade train fares and skip paying a five-star hotel breakfast bill, garnered nearly half a million views.

Some outraged viewers took to social media, calling for his arrest, while rail authorities are contemplating potential legal actions against him.

In Japan, good manners and respect for societal norms are highly valued, making pranks or actions perceived as disrespectful strongly frowned upon.

Saying sorry

On Tuesday, the Cypriot YouTuber expressed his remorse, saying, “Hello beautiful people, I apologize to the Japanese people if we made them feel bad; that was not our goal,” as his video went viral over the weekend.

Fidias Panayiotou identifies himself as a “professional mistake maker” on his YouTube channel, which boasts 2.4 million subscribers. The controversial Japan video featured three others and was part of a $10,000 (£8,216) challenge.

In one instance, the video shows him hiding in a bullet train restroom and pretending to be unwell when confronted by a conductor. He then flees to board another train and repeats the stunt.

Mr. Panayiotou also solicits bus fare from a stranger but falls short by 80 yen (£0.44; $0.53). The bus driver locks him in the vehicle and transports him to a police station, where he is detained for five hours before being released.

Later in the video, he impersonates a hotel guest to enjoy a complimentary breakfast. While addressing the camera, he boasts, “And we’re leaving the hotel without getting caught and without any problem.”

The exact date of the video’s filming and whether Mr. Panayiotou and his companions are still in Japan remain unclear.

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Trump considers slashing China tariffs by over 50%.

Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

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Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.


In a major policy shift, President Trump is exploring a significant cut to tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that could ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Talks are ongoing, and the White House suggests a new tiered approach. China, while open to negotiations, remains firm that it won’t engage under threats.

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Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift

Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.

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Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.


Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift.
President Trump has confirmed he won’t fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing fears over political interference in U.S. monetary policy. His softer tone boosted investor confidence, sending stock futures higher and gold prices down from recent highs.

Experts had warned that removing Powell could cause legal and economic chaos.

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Vance warns US might withdraw from Ukraine talks

JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

In Short

JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks after President Zelensky rejected Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio cancelled his attendance at a London meeting, emphasising the need for territorial compromises from both Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cancelled his attendance at the London meeting after Zelensky refused to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Vance stated that both Ukraine and Russia need to make territorial compromises to facilitate a ceasefire. He emphasized that if there is no agreement, the U.S. may step back from negotiations.

More discussions

Rubio expressed his intention to follow up on discussions in London but noted that the U.S. must reconsider its involvement if a resolution seems unattainable.

According to reports, Trump’s proposal includes recognising Crimea as part of Russia and restricting Ukraine’s NATO ambitions, while lifting sanctions on Russia and increasing economic cooperation.

Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to negotiations but insisted on a complete ceasefire following recent attacks that resulted in civilian casualties.

He accused Russia of stalling on diplomatic initiatives while continuing military operations.

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