Japan face increasing tensions with China over the status of Taiwan; The Nigerian public has a mixed reaction to an airstrike on their country launched by the US; and relations worsen between the US and Denmark over Greenland.

From the unusual to the topical, World Report brings you interesting stories from around the world.

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JAPAN - NIGERIA - DENMARK

In Japan, restrictions may limit the first female Prime Minister; vigilance is required in Tenerife after a cluster of small earthquakes; and a notorious detention centre that housed thousands linked to the so-called Islamic State closes.

JAPAN - SPAIN - SYRIA

In Ukraine, Kharkiv marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion; in Cuba, fuel shortages, hyperinflation and mass emigration are placing enormous pressure on residents; and in Turkey, it's the first anniversary of the Kurdish insurgents' decision to abandon violence.

UKRAINE - CUBA - TURKEY

In India, a scourge of toxic air pollution has caused top athletes to withdraw from tournaments in Delhi; the planned refurbishment of the British Houses of Parliament could cost €18bn and force politicians to leave for 20 years; and thousands of Nigerian refugees are returning home from Cameroon.

JAPAN - NIGERIA - DENMARK

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