Japan's KFC Christmas: A Halal Twist on a 50-Year Ritual
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
KFC has confirmed nearly 90 UK branches will serve customers on 25 December via drive-thru, delivery, and dine-in. Check the full list and festive menu details here.
Explore the world's most bizarre and delicious Christmas dinners, from Japan's KFC obsession to Greenland's fermented delicacy. Is it time to ditch the dry turkey?
Armed police descended on a KFC car park in Grimsby after reports of a man with a gun. Three men were arrested and a suspected BB gun was seized. Read the latest updates.
Four men aged 18-24 detained after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly attacked in a fast-food restaurant toilet in Paris. Police were alerted by passers-by.
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
A 69-year-old security guard fought off a bear in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking surge in bear attacks across Japan, prompting military deployment and new insurance policies.
KFC's limited edition Zinger bánh mì faces criticism for lacking authenticity and cultural respect. Discover why this fast-food experiment misses the mark and what it means for migrant cuisine.
A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.
KFC Australia launches a secret, free 80s-themed pop-up diner in an abandoned Sydney tunnel to celebrate Stranger Things Season 5. Find out how to get in.
All Nippon Airways launches free domestic flights for UK travellers to explore Japan's hidden gems and reduce overtourism. Find out how to book.
KFC issues a grovelling apology after its Macedonian branch used an influencer's stammer in a promotional video. Discover the full story and the impact on the disability community.
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
Japan confirms missile deployment on Yonaguni island near Taiwan, triggering a furious response from Beijing which calls it a 'red line' crossing. Read the latest on this major defence escalation.
KFC Australia launches Hawkins Fried Chicken pop-up in abandoned Wynyard Station tunnel featuring 80s menu items and Stranger Things theme. Free entry November 28-29.
KFC has apologised after an official account shared a video appearing to ridicule Welsh influencer Jessie Yendle's stammer. The TikTok star with 3.5m followers said the clip 'broke her heart'.
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
An Australian fitness coach claims KFC's Zinger Fillet offers better protein value than many store-bought protein bars. Discover why this controversial opinion has divided health-conscious Brits.
China imposes a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports and advises against travel to Japan. Explore the economic fallout and diplomatic crisis.
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
KFC launches a Hawkins-themed Stranger Things burger and wings ahead of the final season. Discover the secret sauce and why the bun is red. Try it before 4th January!
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Technical meltdown hits Yum! Brands UK operations, leaving customers unable to access online ordering systems across Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell outlets nationwide.
KFC is secretly trialling a revolutionary Banh Mi Zinger burger in select UK locations, blending Vietnamese street food flavours with their iconic fried chicken in an exciting menu experiment.
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.