Welcome to Japan's eerie 'Valley of the Dolls': The village where scarecrows outnumber people - and no baby has been born for 20 years

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

Scarecrow Village can be found in the mountainous area of Tokushima Prefecture on the eastern end of Japan's Shikoku Island.

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From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

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The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

A.I. Officials Stonewall on Questions About Technology’s Risks

Oct 6, 2026

A.I. Officials Stonewall on Questions About Technology’s Risks

A New York City Council hearing on artificial intelligence yielded few answers or assurances about how the industry would provide safeguards against catastrophic scenarios.

Paramount Closes Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Skydance

Oct 6, 2026

Paramount Closes Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Skydance

After a legal battle, the two Hollywood giants have become one. But the new company is saddled with debt, and in a memo to employees, its leaders hinted at cost cuts.

Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

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Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop

Oct 6, 2026

‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop

The film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

Oct 6, 2026

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

Ontario's medical regulator looking to clamp down on prescribing safer supply drugs

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Ontario's medical regulator is proposing sweeping changes to prescribing safer supply drugs, The Canadian Press has learned.

Kenya confirms 1st Ebola case imported from Congo

Oct 6, 2026

Kenya confirms 1st Ebola case imported from Congo

A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya's first confirmed case of Ebola and the country's first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak, authorities said Tuesday.

Russian officials say no cases of plague in city where lab technician died

Oct 6, 2026

Russian officials say no cases of plague in city where lab technician died

The World Health Organization says Russian authorities told it that no cases ‌of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week.

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach

Oct 6, 2026

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the island’s exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal as a Caribbean destination. Four Anguilla resorts also earned recognition in the awards’ Caribbean Islands resort category led by Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, at No. 2. Malliouhana Resort ranked No. 20; Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, No. 23; and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, No. 34.

Emmy Awards Move to Prime Video in Six-Year Deal With Amazon

Oct 6, 2026

Emmy Awards Move to Prime Video in Six-Year Deal With Amazon

The Television Academy is moving its awards telecast to streaming, following the lead of the Oscars.

Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

Oct 6, 2026

Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

In Nebraska, President Trump signed an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.

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