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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced an 11% rise in refusals to comply with police in 2025, totaling 28,200 cases. Over one-third of these incidents endangered others' lives, he stated. He emphasized a firm response from law enforcement to this trend.

February 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Five Indonesian women working as technical interns in Kumamoto received certificates of appreciation from the Kumamoto Minami Police Station chief for rescuing an elderly woman in her 80s. The incident occurred on January 15 in Minami Ward, where the women pulled the victim from a waterway and ensured her warmth before calling emergency services.

Luxury real estate agency Barnes has opened a branch in Salbris, in Sologne, signaling growing interest from wealthy French business leaders in this forested region known for hunting. The village's mayor, close to Éric Ciotti, aims to turn it into the « capital of hunting ». This move aligns with an indicator of areas favored by major fortunes, per a recent study.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

President Lee Jae Myung decried a far-right civic group under investigation for insulting statues representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery on Sunday, February 1, calling them 'beasts that must be isolated' from society. Police have launched an probe into Citizens' Action for the Abolition of the Comfort Women Law and its leader for defaming the deceased, hurling insults, and violating assembly and demonstration laws. The group is accused of hanging insulting banners outside high school campuses in southern Seoul and holding unauthorized rallies near the schools late last year.

As of December 31, 2025, China has recorded over 63,000 organ donation cases, involving more than 197,000 organs that have saved over 190,000 recipients. The number of registered volunteers has surpassed 7.3 million. Deputy Director Zhang Zongwei of the China Organ Donation Administrative Center stated that this reflects progress in social civilization.

January 27, 2026 Reported by AI

In Villa Gesell, early morning beachgoers enjoy the shore at dawn to dodge crowds and street vendors. They make quick visits, accepting the wind in exchange for peace. This chronicle highlights their savvy in the off-peak coastal routine.