Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.
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26 27 DHS seeks to purchase electric shock gloves for ICE officers
DHS is seeking up to $20 million to purchase the gloves.
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28 Australia's game-changing disability support is in crisis – what went wrong?
The programme was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.
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29 At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
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30 Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
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31 Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
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32 Watch: Total solar eclipse mesmerizes crowds throughout Europe
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse awed onlookers throughout Europe, including in Spain and the United Kingdom.
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33 Inside India newsletter: Why global funds are flocking to GIFT City in Modi’s home state
Favorable regulations, a growing local investor base, and tax holidays are giving momentum to India's GIFT City.
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34 Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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35 WATCH: Driver hits 406 mph in new land-speed record
Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has earned another world record in a show of force for hydrogen power.
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36 WATCH: Duct tape prom outfits help pay for college
ABC News' Danny New talks to students who competed in Duck Brand's annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, where they construct their tuxedos and dresses entirely out of duct tape.
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37 WATCH: The rising cost of college move-in day
College students are headed back to campus, but for many families, move-in day comes with a growing list of expenses.
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