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Main news(2024/04/27)


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Shinka Kitaguchi wins first victory of the season in track and field javelin throw - good start to Paris Olympics

2024-04-27 23:48:00
Female javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi participated in the second round of the Diamond League, which brings together the world's top track and field athletes, as the first match of the season, and won with a throw of 62 meters and 97 centimeters, earning her a place at the Paris Olympics this summer. We got off to a good start.

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Sudan continues to fight, one year after armed conflict, people living as refugees

2024-04-27 22:48:00
According to the United Nations, as of April 26, at least 8.7 million people in Sudan have been forced to flee their homes and live as refugees both within and outside the country. Half a million people have taken shelter in neighboring Egypt, but as the fighting continues, some have given up on returning to Sudan, while others are deciding to return despite the risks.

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Court in Russia's Far East orders US business magazine reporter to be placed under house arrest

2024-04-27 22:09:00
A court in Russia's Far East has ordered a reporter for the Russian version of an American business magazine to be placed under house arrest for spreading false information. This highlights once again that the Putin administration has further tightened its control over information since the military invasion of Ukraine began.

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Godzilla attacks the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building? Appeared in projection mapping

2024-04-27 21:30:00
Godzilla, Japan's world-famous and popular monster, has appeared at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in a gigantic projection mapping display.

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[Professional baseball results] Softbank wins 4 consecutive wins with walk-off win over Seibu

2024-04-27 20:33:00
Six games were played in professional baseball, and Pacific League leader Softbank defeated Seibu in the 10th inning with Akira Kawase's walk-off hit, giving them their fourth consecutive win.

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Students who feel attracted to teachers who “don’t want to be” in their teaching practice but hesitate

2024-04-27 19:49:00
Applications for the teacher employment exam have begun in various regions, and a survey of students who completed the teacher training course revealed that over 40% of students said that during their teaching practicum, they "started to feel that they no longer wanted to become a teacher." got it. On the other hand, 80% of students answered that they felt it was rewarding, highlighting the many students who find the job appealing but are hesitant due to long working hours and dealing with parents.

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Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, possibly colliding as they approached each other facing each other

2024-04-27 19:22:00
On the 20th of this month, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and it is possible that the two helicopters approached each other face-to-face and collided just before the accident, according to interviews with people involved. Understood. According to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, when multiple pilots fly together, they are normally instructed to fly at different altitudes to prevent collisions, so they are investigating the contents of the instructions at the time.

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Niigata Minamata disease class action lawsuit Plaintiff: Only the company that caused the complaint is dissatisfied with compensation; appeal decided

2024-04-27 19:13:00
In a lawsuit in which people who were not recognized or excluded from national remedies for Niigata Minamata disease sought compensation, the plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on the 27th, dissatisfied with the Niigata District Court's decision to order compensation only to the companies responsible for the disease. announced that they had decided to appeal.

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The focus is on the fate of Israel's "last chance" negotiations

2024-04-27 18:52:00
As the fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, negotiations are underway with Egypt and other countries to halt the fighting and release hostages. The Israeli side has stated that this is the ``last opportunity'' and if there is no result in these negotiations, it will carry out a ground operation toward Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, and the outcome of the negotiations is now in focus.

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At least 7 people injured in accident involving 10 cars near Fukuoka urban expressway exit

2024-04-27 18:49:00
There was an accident involving 10 vehicles including passenger cars and buses near the exit of an urban expressway in Fukuoka City. At least seven people were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital, but their injuries were said to be minor.

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Mountain opening festival held in Kamikochi, Matsumoto, Nagano Pray for safety in the mountains this season

2024-04-27 17:47:00
A mountain opening festival was held at Kamikochi in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, one of Japan's leading mountain resorts overlooking the mountains of the Northern Alps, and related parties prayed for safety on the mountain this season.

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Land transportation of railway vehicles Special exhibition during the day Yamaguchi Kudamatsu

2024-04-27 16:13:00
In Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the overland transportation of railway vehicles, which normally takes place late at night, was specially opened to the public during the day, and many railway fans flocked to the event.

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Chiba: 26-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly manufacturing deadly gun at home

2024-04-27 16:11:00
A 26-year-old suspect from Chiba City was arrested on suspicion of secretly manufacturing a homemade gun with lethal force at his home. In response to the investigation, he stated, ``I was disappointed in the world and imagined attacking the people who made this country what it is,'' and the police are investigating in detail the details of how he started the bootlegging.

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Ishikawa Hegura Island Residents temporarily return home to check the damage situation etc.

2024-04-27 16:09:00
Ships are now able to enter Hegura Island in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the tsunami caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and residents have temporarily returned home to check on the damage.

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Voting fraud? Looking into “false information” regarding the election...

2024-04-27 15:58:00
Every time there is an election, false information such as ``election results are predetermined,'' ``early votes are being rewritten,'' and ``votes are being manipulated by Musashi machines used at voting booths'' spreads on social media. Is there really no election fraud? And what are the concerns about the spread of such false information? We investigated this by interviewing election affairs professionals.

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North Korea “Important mission to improve reconnaissance capabilities in space carried out as planned”

2024-04-27 14:42:00
The agency in charge of launching military reconnaissance satellites in North Korea issued a statement, asserting that it will carry out an important mission as planned to enhance reconnaissance capabilities in space in order to monitor military movements of the United States and other countries. North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch additional military reconnaissance satellites soon, and related countries remain on alert.

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LINE information leak issue South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs “There should be no discriminatory measures”

2024-04-27 14:37:00
Due to the large-scale information leak of LINE users, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has requested the operating company LINE Yahoo to immediately consider reviewing its capital relationship with the Korean IT company that caused the information leak. Regarding this issue, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that ``discriminatory measures against South Korean companies should not be allowed'' and indicated that they would consult with the Japanese side as necessary.

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Nationwide counseling sessions held over the phone and face-to-face with people who are struggling to make ends meet due to rising prices, etc.

2024-04-27 13:40:00
With the start of the long holidays and less support from the government, consultation sessions are being held nationwide in which lawyers and others respond by phone or in person to people who are struggling to make ends meet due to soaring prices.

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Women's Golf US Tour Mao Saigo advances to final round in 31st place

2024-04-27 13:37:00
The second round of the women's golf tour in America was held in Los Angeles on the 26th, and Mao Saigo advanced to the final round with a total of even par and the top Japanese golfer in 31st place.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia military invasion of Ukraine (movement on April 27th)

2024-04-27 12:47:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 27th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 6 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

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President Biden “willing” to hold debate with Trump

2024-04-27 12:41:00
US President Biden has said that he would be "happy to debate" former President Trump, who he will face off against in the presidential election this November, and for the first time announced his intention to accept the debate, a complete change from his cautious stance up until now. I showed it.

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Union May Day Central Conference “Wage increases will spread to small and medium-sized enterprises” declaration adopted

2024-04-27 12:28:00
The May Day Central Conference of the labor organization ``Rengo'' was held, and a declaration was adopted stating that the momentum of high wage increases from this year's spring labor union will spread to small and medium-sized enterprises and lead to improved lives for all working people. .

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Long holidays start; transportation and expressways become crowded from morning

2024-04-27 12:12:00
The long holidays begin on the 27th, and public transportation and expressways are crowded starting in the morning.

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“Multiple tornadoes hit Nebraska, US, injuring 5 people” Local media

2024-04-27 12:07:00
A tornado occurred in the state of Nebraska in the Midwest of the United States, and local media reported that five people were injured and houses were destroyed.

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Volunteers work to clean up in disaster-stricken areas on the first day of long holidays

2024-04-27 12:02:00
Many volunteers are expected to visit the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake during the long holiday period starting on the 27th. On the 27th, the first day of the campaign, volunteers have been working in various locations since the morning, cleaning up disaster waste and other tasks.

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US announces additional military aid to Ukraine of “record $6 billion”

2024-04-27 10:38:00
The Biden administration of the United States has announced that it will provide additional military aid to Ukraine, including missiles for the Patriot air defense system, at $6 billion, the largest amount to date, or over 940 billion yen in Japanese yen. . This is the second time this week that the Biden administration has announced support for Ukraine, and it appears to be aimed at emphasizing its stance as a leader in aid.

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Expressway situation in various places [live streaming]

2024-04-27 10:10:00
The long holidays started on the 27th. We are live streaming the status of expressways in various places.

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Shohei Ohtani solos No. 7 in first at-bat Dodgers take a huge lead early in the game

2024-04-27 09:07:00
On the 26th, Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Dodgers will start as the No. 2 designated hitter in the game against the Blue Jays, which is being held in his opponent's home base of Toronto. He will be the No. 2 designated hitter in the first at-bat of the first inning for the first time in three games. He hit a leadoff solo home run. The second at-bat of the third inning was a four-ball. Furthermore, his third at-bat in the same inning was a first grounder. After the top of the third inning, the Dodgers had a 7-0 lead.

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Takefusa Kubo's ``tying goal'' against Real Madrid was canceled due to VAR

2024-04-27 08:44:00
On the 26th, Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad, a player in the Spanish First Division soccer league, played the entirety of his home game against Real Madrid, the league leader, but he failed to score a goal and his team lost 0-1. I did.

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Men's Soccer Japan's semi-final opponent is Iraq; if they win, they will go to the Paris Olympics

2024-04-27 07:56:00
Iraq defeated Vietnam in the quarterfinals of the Asian men's soccer qualifiers for the Paris Olympics, and Iraq will be the opponent in the semifinals for the Japan under-23 national team, which will qualify for their eighth consecutive Olympic Games if they win.

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“Uniform Bank” Donations from alumni → Maintenance by vendors → Provided to current students

2024-04-27 07:38:00
An initiative is underway in Musashimurayama City, Tokyo, to provide uniforms donated by alumni to junior high school students whose uniforms have become damaged or otherwise worn, and which are then provided after being taken care of by a vendor.

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[Updated from time to time] Baby born to pregnant woman killed in Gaza airstrike dies

2024-04-27 06:26:00
A baby girl born to a pregnant woman killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip has died four days after birth. The Israeli military is poised to carry out a ground operation into Rafah, and some residents are fleeing elsewhere.

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U.S. Secretary of State talks with President Xi Jinping and others and says they are “prepared to impose additional sanctions on China”

2024-04-27 06:24:00
On the 26th, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken met with President Xi Jinping and others during his visit to China, and the two agreed to continue dialogue and strive to stabilize relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, Secretary Blinken has also said that he is prepared to impose additional sanctions on China for supporting Russia over the situation in Ukraine, and it is unclear to what extent the relationship between the two countries will stabilize.

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Britain's King Charles to resume official duties in front of citizens as cancer treatment continues

2024-04-27 06:18:00
The British royal family has announced that King Charles will resume his official duties in front of the public from the 30th of this month, which he has been absent from due to cancer treatment.

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Exchange rate: 1 dollar = 158 yen level drop, yen depreciation further accelerates

2024-04-27 06:14:00
At the New York foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen's depreciation further accelerated due to the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 158 yen level to the dollar. This is the first time in approximately 34 years since May 1990 that the yen has weakened against the dollar.

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Tochigi body abandonment case: Blood-stained hammer found in car; murder weapon?

2024-04-27 05:11:00
Interviews with investigators revealed that a bloody hammer was found in a car owned by the suspect who was arrested in the case where the bodies of a couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. The Metropolitan Police Department is conducting a detailed investigation, including conducting an appraisal, as it is suspected that the weapon was used as a murder weapon.

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JR East ``Kashara'' response policy formulated, with no end to abuse from passengers

2024-04-27 02:24:00
JR East has formulated a policy for dealing with "customer harassment" for the first time, as there is no end to customer harassment, such as train crews and station staff being yelled at by passengers.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to the UK as state guests in late June

2024-04-27 02:04:00
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that preparations are underway for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress to make an official visit to the United Kingdom as state guests in late June this year.

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