BBC News Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff ‘human scum’ by External Source January 17, 2026 January 17, 2026 2 Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms “idiot” and “human scum” to disparage staff. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post A Long History of Betrayal next post The mysterious singer with millions of streams – but who (or what) is she? You may also like The mysterious singer with millions of streams –... January 17, 2026 Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New... January 17, 2026 South African national park closed due to floods January 17, 2026 A hotline to report vapers and caning if... January 17, 2026 US justice department investigates Minnesota Democrats over alleged... January 17, 2026 Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting... January 17, 2026 Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa... January 17, 2026 From camouflage to tracksuits – Guinea’s junta leader... January 17, 2026 Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza ‘Board... January 17, 2026 Why is there so much international interest in... January 16, 2026