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Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:07pm
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

Why fridges built to fit people are being sold in Japan

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:07pm
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:07pm
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:05pm
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson's acting relationship goes back a long way, mirroring the show the pair have been reunited on.

I've been fighting wildfires while I wait for my A-level results

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:00pm
Grades for A-levels and a number of vocational qualifications will be published on Thursday.

I've been fighting wildfires while I wait for my A-level results

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:00pm
Grades for A-levels and a number of vocational qualifications will be published on Thursday.

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:53pm
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:53pm
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:53pm
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:46pm
Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:40pm
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:21pm
An Apache military helicopter crashed in central Texas, officials said Wednesday.

Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:20pm
Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.

Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:18pm
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:58pm
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:57pm
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:36pm
The allegation makes Reiner eligible for the death penalty - which has been paused in the state. Prosecutors have not said if they will pursue it.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:32pm
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:32pm
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 3:26pm
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

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