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21 Sept 2026
26m

Typhoon hits Japan causing landslides and cancelled flights

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Global News Podcast

Typhoon Dujuan is currently battering Tokyo, forcing mass evacuations and widespread travel disruptions as the region faces record-breaking rainfall. Meanwhile, a major transatlantic police operation has resulted in nearly 500 arrests, dismantling criminal networks involved in drug trafficking across Latin America and Europe. In Gaza, authorities are planning to demolish over 250 unstable buildings, highlighting the severe infrastructure crisis and lack of safe housing for displaced families. Political shifts are also reshaping the global landscape, with the far-right AFD party gaining ground in German regional elections, while Russia’s parliamentary results solidify President Putin’s control. Additionally, a UK trial is testing smart home technology to support dementia patients, and rising tourism tensions in Europe have escalated into violent conflicts over beach sun loungers, underscoring the growing strain on infrastructure and public order.

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