Main news(2024/04/07)
Israeli media: “The military has withdrawn most of its troops from the southern Gaza Strip”
2024-04-07 21:36:00
Israeli media reported on the 7th that the Israeli military has withdrawn most of its troops from the southern Gaza Strip, where it continues to fight against the Islamic organization Hamas. However, the Middle East satellite television station Al Jazeera said the attack was strategic and appears to be preparations for a ground operation in Rafah in the south. British public broadcaster BBC also reported that an Israeli military spokesperson said the war was not over and that more operations needed to be carried out, although the number of troops was decreasing.
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Tokushima mayoral election: Former mayor Akira Endo is certain to win for the second time
2024-04-07 20:02:00
In the Tokushima mayoral election held on the 7th, former mayor Akiyoshi Endo (68) defeated a new former member of the House of Representatives to secure his second election.
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13 people killed in Taiwan earthquake; search continues; stranded tourists no longer
2024-04-07 19:22:00
So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan, and searches are continuing for people who have been unaccounted for for seven days in the valley where falling rocks and landslides occurred. . Meanwhile, some roads around the valley are now passable, and the situation where tourists and others were stranded due to the earthquake has been resolved.
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President Zelenskyy “needs 25 Patriots” appeal for support
2024-04-07 19:22:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stated that 25 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems are needed to protect the country amid a series of casualties caused by missile attacks by the Russian military, and has appealed to the West to urgently increase support. Ta.
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Half a year after the battle between Israel and Hamas, there is no clear path to a solution to the situation.
2024-04-07 19:18:00
Seven days marks six months since the start of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. More than 33,000 people have died in the Gaza Strip, and a serious humanitarian crisis continues, but there is no clear path to resolving the situation, and the international community's response is being asked to consider how to encourage both sides to reach a compromise.
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Four people slightly injured after being bitten by a dog in Tochigi City, the dog was captured
2024-04-07 18:34:00
According to a report from the Tochigi Prefectural Police Headquarters, a woman in her 20s was walking her dog on the street in Kanda-cho, Tochigi City just after 2 p.m. on the 7th when another dog suddenly attacked her. That's it. The owner, a woman who was protecting the dog, was bitten on the hand, and three adults who came to the rescue were also bitten on the hands and arms one after another. The injuries to all four people were minor, and the dog has already been captured. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
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A roundtable discussion on the abolition of nuclear weapons based on “Oppenheimer”
2024-04-07 18:15:00
A roundtable discussion was held to discuss the abolition of nuclear weapons based on the movie "Oppenheimer," which depicts the suffering of the scientists who developed the atomic bomb and was selected for this year's Academy Award. Opinions were expressed such as wanting to learn about threats.
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Sumo wrestler Miyagino stable moved to Isegahama stable and moving work
2024-04-07 18:14:00
Former sumo yokozuna Hakuho's Miyagino stablemaster moved to the Isegahama stable this month along with all the wrestlers in response to a violent incident that occurred in his stable, and on the 7th, he carried out moving work, including moving luggage out of the Miyagino stable. Ta.
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Ishikawa evacuated residents vow to return to their hometowns under cherry blossoms
2024-04-07 18:07:00
In Fukami Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where residents were temporarily isolated due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and evacuated by Self-Defense Force helicopters, on the 7th, those evacuated outside the area gathered under the cherry blossom trees blooming in their hometown. We vowed to return.
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Taiwanese President Ma arrives in Beijing today and holds talks with President Xi
2024-04-07 18:01:00
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, who is visiting China, will enter Beijing on the 7th, and arrangements are underway for him to meet with President Xi Jinping during his stay.
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Zookeepers hope reopening of Notojima Aquarium in Nanao City, which was affected by the disaster
2024-04-07 16:54:00
The aquarium in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and killed about 5,000 animals including whale sharks, remains unable to open more than three months after the earthquake. Keepers are looking forward to the day when aquariums can reopen while checking on the conditions of the creatures that have been evacuated to aquariums around the country.
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Horse racing Ohkasho 2nd most popular Stellenbosch wins
2024-04-07 16:41:00
The first classic horse racing race this year, the 84th Ohka Sho, was held at Hanshin Racecourse, and the second most popular horse, Stellenbosch, won.
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Professional baseball Lotte junior high school students undergoing long-term treatment hold “joining press conference”
2024-04-07 14:47:00
As part of a project to support children undergoing long-term treatment, professional baseball team Lotte will welcome junior high school students who are undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease to participate in team activities, and a press conference was held on the 7th. I got it.
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Chinese Premier Li and US Treasury Secretary hold talks and confirm continued dialogue between the two countries
2024-04-07 14:38:00
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen met in Beijing and confirmed that they will continue dialogue amidst the ongoing fierce conflict between the two countries.
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Police launch ``Union Investigation Team'' across the country to investigate special fraud, to strengthen crackdowns
2024-04-07 13:30:00
The police's special fraud investigations have undergone major changes since April, with a new system called the ``Union Investigation Team'' established in police departments across the country. The aim is to shift away from the ``locality-based approach,'' in which the police in the area where the damage occurred is responsible for everything from the initial response to the arrest of the perpetrators. The plan is to take action against them and strengthen efforts to crack down on them.
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An event to support the disaster area by eating Nanao Bay “Noto oysters” Kanazawa
2024-04-07 12:20:00
An event is being held in Kanazawa City to support the disaster area by eating Noto oysters, a specialty of Nanao Bay in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Takemi “considering allocating the number of doctors by region” Sunday debate
2024-04-07 12:15:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi said on NHK's ``Sunday Debate'' that the problem of uneven distribution of doctors, which is concentrated in urban areas and shortages in rural hospitals, should be considered, including allocating the number of doctors to each region. I showed my thoughts.
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National Transportation Safety Board launches investigation into railroad crossing accident that kills girl Gunma Takasaki
2024-04-07 12:02:00
On the 6th, the National Transportation Safety Board began a detailed investigation after a 9-year-old girl who lived nearby was hit and killed by a train at a railroad crossing in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
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Taiwan's Eastern Offshore Earthquake: Search difficult due to rain; Turkish rescue team arrives on site
2024-04-07 12:00:00
So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan, and searches are continuing for those who have been unable to contact them. On the 7th, a Turkish rescue team became the first overseas rescue team to enter the disaster area, as rain was pouring down and the search efforts were difficult.
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Saitama Prefectural Police officer arrested on suspicion of secretly filming under the skirt of a female high school student
2024-04-07 11:52:00
According to an interview with investigators, a Saitama Prefectural Police officer was arrested last month on suspicion of secretly filming the upskirts of a female high school student at a station in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
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Shogi “Eio match” begins 3rd title match between Fujii Hakkan and Ito 7-dan
2024-04-07 10:52:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the 5th match of the Eio match, began on the 7th in Nagoya. This will be the third title match between title holder Sota Fujii Hakkan (21) and Takumi Ito 7-dan (21), who is the same age.
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Ueno Zoo to operate new vehicle instead of Japan's first monorail
2024-04-07 09:09:00
At Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, a vehicle using the same structure as a roller coaster will now run within the park, replacing the monorail that was the first to open in Japan.
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Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto wins first major league victory against Cubs Otani gets 2 hits
2024-04-07 09:02:00
Major League Baseball pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers started the game against the Cubs on the 6th and kept the pitch scoreless through the 5th inning, earning his first win in the major leagues in his third game since joining the Dodgers.
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Mexico cuts off diplomatic relations with Ecuador as police storm Mexican embassy
2024-04-07 08:17:00
In Ecuador, South America, police stormed the local Mexican embassy and detained the former vice president of Ecuador, who was seeking political asylum. In response, the Mexican government announced that it would sever diplomatic relations with Ecuador, and the conflict between the two countries has deepened.
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Nagano Komoro holds “Samurai Photo Contest” Photographs and posts of Sengoku warlords
2024-04-07 08:12:00
A ``Samurai Photo Contest'' was held at the Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen Garden in Komoro City, one of Nagano Prefecture's leading tourist attractions, where participants were asked to take photos of people dressed as Sengoku warlords and post them on SNS.
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Medical care system for the elderly - national average of insurance premiums expected to exceed 7,000 yen per month for the first time
2024-04-07 08:07:00
This year's insurance premiums for the ``Late-stage Elderly Medical Care System'' for people aged 75 and over are expected to exceed 7,000 yen per month on average nationally for the first time, due to system reforms to reduce the increased burden on working-age people.
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Half a year since fighting began between Israel and Hamas, casualties rise to over 33,000
2024-04-07 06:32:00
Seven days have passed since the start of fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, marking six months since the start of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military attacks continue, with the death toll in the Gaza Strip exceeding 33,000, and the humanitarian situation worsening. There is still a wide gap between the positions of both sides regarding negotiations towards a cessation of hostilities, and the focus is on whether the international community can step up its efforts and find a way to reach an agreement.
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Nadeshiko Japan takes an early lead but loses to America in first match of international tournament
2024-04-07 06:29:00
Japan's women's soccer team, Nadeshiko Japan, played against the United States in the first match of an international tournament they are participating in to strengthen their team in preparation for the Paris Olympics, and suffered a come-from-behind 2-1 loss.
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Chinese embassy official tails Taiwan's next vice president, Xiao Mei-qin, in the Czech Republic
2024-04-07 06:18:00
When Taiwan's next vice president, Xiao Mei-qin, visited the Czech Republic in March, it was reported that officials from the local Chinese embassy followed her, and Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that ``the Czech side is investigating.'' I made it.
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As soon as each party agrees on the ideal form of stable succession to the Imperial Throne, parliamentary consultations will begin.
2024-04-07 06:15:00
So far, the four ruling and opposition parties have compiled written opinions on how to ensure a stable succession to the throne, and the Liberal Democratic Party also plans to compile opinions soon. House of Representatives Speaker Nukaga intends to hold discussions in the Diet once each party has finalized their ideas.
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If you put a stone from the riverbed into the aquarium... ``Marimo'', which has been reported in Japan, will appear.
2024-04-07 05:25:00
A man living in Kanagawa Prefecture was putting stones he had picked up on a riverbank into an aquarium where he kept tropical fish, and a ``marimo'' appeared, and as a result of an investigation at the National Museum of Nature and Science, it was discovered that this is a rare case with only one case reported in Japan so far. It turns out it was "Marimo". The research team is appealing for information as there may be other discoveries.
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Russian military missile attack on eastern Kharkiv kills 8 civilians
2024-04-07 05:11:00
On the 6th, a series of missile attacks by the Russian military killed eight civilians in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. President Zelenskiy of Ukraine has once again appealed to all countries for support, stating that it is important to strengthen air defense capabilities.
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