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Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan’s samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects of a society shaped by loyalty, discipline and power. For centuries, these sword-bearing nobles dominated Japan’s battlefields and politics, leaving a legacy that still influences the nation’s culture, values and global image today. The history and culture of Japan's Samurai warriors are being celebrated in a new museum in Tokyo. Visitors can try on armour, hold swords and even have a go at throwing special weapons.

Millions of people globally fall ill each year, from unsafe or contaminated foods. Some is due to food fraud, the act of purposely selling fake, mis-labelled or substituted food products for financial gain. Australian scientists have developed new ways to combat this multi-billion dollar problem.

It’s been more than four years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan - and according to human rights organisations, the situation for women and girls is only getting progressively worse - with a near-total exclusion from most public employment and education. The United Nations has warned the country is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises for the year ahead.