Breaking news, curated around the clock
Home /World

Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

World | 2026-05-21 at 08:38 UTC | Source: www.bbc.com
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.
Read Full Article →
← More World news
Related Articles
2026-11-07 · 09:10
Suspicious prediction market activity seen before election poll release: NYT
Bets were placed shortly before two recent New York Times/Siena political polls were released to the public,…
2026-11-08 · 16:05
Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation…
2026-11-08 · 00:48
Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory…
2026-11-06 · 17:44
Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash…
2026-11-07 · 18:22
What we know about Krakow mass shooting so far
At least six people were killed by a gunman in military fatigues who opened fire in Poland's second largest…