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Main news(2022/06/26)


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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of less than 5 in Kumamoto Prefecture No worries about tsunami

2022-06-26 22:17:00
At around 9:44 pm, there was an earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of less than 5. There is no need to worry about the tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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G7 Summit begins Prolonged military invasion Can you put out a strong message?

2022-06-26 19:57:00
G7 Summit = Summit of seven major countries has started in Germany. As the situation in Ukraine prolongs, the focus will be on how countries can unite and send a strong message over increasing pressure on Russia and responding to the growing global food crisis.

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South Korea Presidential Office “Japan-Korea is difficult to hold the Japan-US-Korea summit meeting for the first time in five years”

2022-06-26 19:21:00
An official of the South Korean presidential office said that the summit meeting between Japan, the United States and South Korea will be held on the 29th of this month for the first time in about five years at the NATO summit meeting held in Spain. I made it clear. On the other hand, he said that it would be difficult to realize the Japan-Korea summit meeting.

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House of Councilors Election Candidate Questionnaire Diplomatic and Security Policy Thoughts of Each Party

2022-06-26 19:08:00
An NHK questionnaire conducted on candidates for the Upper House election highlights the differences in the way of thinking of each party in foreign affairs and security policy, beyond the boundaries of the ruling party and the opposition party.

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Russian army Severodonetsk fully seized Lysychans'k to intensify offensive

2022-06-26 19:06:00
Russian troops have announced that they have taken full control of Severodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, which has been in a fierce battle. In the future, it is expected that the offensive against the neighboring Lysychansik will be further strengthened toward the full control of Luhansk Oblast.

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Central Tokyo June Observation history up to 36.2 degrees Severe heat lasts for about a week

2022-06-26 18:37:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 26th, and it was a hot day mainly in the Kanto region, reaching 36.2 degrees Celsius, the highest in the history of observation in June in central Tokyo. The severe heat is expected to continue for the next week or so, and it is necessary to continue to be vigilant for heat stroke.

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Childbirth at home Killing a baby or arresting a 23-year-old mother on suspicion of murder

2022-06-26 17:56:00
A 23-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of murder for murdering a newborn baby at her home in Hino, Tokyo. She is silent about her investigation.

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Afghanistan Earthquake Taliban "Releasing Sanctions with Victim Support"

2022-06-26 17:10:00
It is said that while the earthquake that occurred in eastern Afghanistan began to support the victims, the situation where relief supplies cannot be delivered promptly continues. Under these circumstances, a spokesman for the Islamist Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for lifting sanctions on the Taliban and freezing of foreign assets in order to help the victims.

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First announcement of "Electricity supply and demand tight warning" Call for power saving tomorrow in TEPCO

2022-06-26 16:14:00
On the 27th, due to the severe heat, the government announced the newly established "Power Supply and Demand Tight Warning" for the first time, saying that the "reserve rate" indicating the surplus power supply is expected to fall below 5%. did. Since the risk of heat stroke is increasing, we are seeking power saving such as turning off the electricity in unused rooms while using air conditioners properly.

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94-year-old man died Suspected of heat stroke No cooler in room Saitama Kawagoe

2022-06-26 14:13:00
On the 25th in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, a 94-year-old man was found lying down at home and died on suspicion of heat stroke.

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Metropolitan Police Department police officer invades restaurant changing room arrested on suspicion of stealing cash

2022-06-26 13:09:00
A 27-year-old police officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was arrested on the 25th for invading the changing room of a restaurant in Tokyo and stealing cash. After the social gathering of the staff he belongs to, he admits to the investigation because he was visiting the store at the second party.

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Shohei Ohtani No. 16 tie solo home run for the first time in 3 games

2022-06-26 12:38:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels will start in the Mariners game on the 25th as a third-designated hitter, and will be the first home run in three games in the second at-bat in three innings to chase one point. I hit a home run.

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Severodonetsk to rule Russia and to recapture President Zelensky

2022-06-26 12:11:00
The mayor of Severodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, has admitted that the city was completely under the control of Russian troops and announced that the Russian Ministry of Defense has also taken control of the city. The Ukrainian side is poised to relocate to an adjacent city and reorganize its troops, and President Zelensky emphasized his willingness to recapture each city, including Severodonetsk.

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Nine ruling and opposition parties discussing constitutional amendment for the Upper House election NHK Sunday debate

2022-06-26 11:59:00
In the NHK "Sunday Debate," executives from nine ruling and opposition parties exchanged views on constitutional amendment, which is one of the issues, in preparation for the Upper House election, which will be voted on July 10.

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Tokyo Saitama Gunma It's already a hot day over 35 degrees Celsius. The temperature rises further in the afternoon.

2022-06-26 11:53:00
Due to the influence of high pressure, the temperature has risen nationwide on the 26th, and in Tokyo, Saitama, and Gunma, it has already become a hot day of 35 degrees Celsius or higher. Temperatures are expected to rise further in the afternoon, so stay alert for heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the rise in daytime temperature, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable mainly in the inland areas of western Japan and northern Japan in the afternoon, so it is necessary to pay attention to sudden heavy rains.

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An unknown high school student found offshore while bathing in the sea, but died Kanagawa Hiratsuka

2022-06-26 10:23:00
On the 25th, a second-year high school boy who was bathing with a friend in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was swept away and lost his whereabouts, and the Japan Coast Guard and others were searching, but on the morning of the 26th, he was found offshore and died. Was confirmed.

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[Weather forecaster commentary] Is it the "highest temperature in the last 100 years" level?

2022-06-26 07:52:00
This record heat is at a level that can be the "highest average temperature in the last 100 years" for late June. This is a commentary by Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, including the outlook for the future. [Video: 2 minutes 49 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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Missing persons due to dementia or its suspicion, a record high of 17,600

2022-06-26 06:56:00
Last year, the National Police Agency found that the number of people missing due to dementia or suspected dementia was about 17,600, the highest number ever.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 26th)

2022-06-26 06:40:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 26th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow in Russia)

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Ishikawa Noto region One week after an earthquake with a seismic intensity of less than 6 Measures against strong shaking

2022-06-26 06:34:00
It has been 26 days and a week since we observed a violent shaking with a seismic intensity of less than 6 in the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency says that seismic activity may continue in the Noto region for the time being, and is calling for measures to prevent strong shaking such as fixing furniture and preventing falls.

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A series of shooting incidents The United States full-scale gun control law is enacted for the first time in 28 years

2022-06-26 06:24:00
In the midst of a series of shootings in the United States, President Biden signed a bill to tighten gun control, including stricter examinations for gun buyers under the age of 21, and the law was enacted. It is the first time in 28 years that a full-scale gun control law has been passed.

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Strengthening pressure on Russia to open G7 summit Ukraine support agenda

2022-06-26 06:17:00
The G7 Summit = Summit of the Seven Major Countries will begin on the 26th in Germany tonight, Japan time. As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has been prolonged for more than four months, the main focus is on increasing pressure on Russia, future support for Ukraine, and responding to the food crisis, which raises global concerns due to the invasion. It is expected to be on the agenda.

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Eastern Ukraine Severodonetsk under Russian control

2022-06-26 06:03:00
The mayor of Severodonetsk, which has been in a fierce battle in Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, has admitted that the city is completely under the control of Russian troops and has announced that the Russian Ministry of Defense has also taken control of the city. The Ukrainian side is poised to move its base to an adjacent city and continue to resist.

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Be wary of heat stroke on a hot day, especially in Kanto Koshin today.

2022-06-26 05:43:00
On the 25th, the temperature was extremely hot, especially in eastern Japan, with the highest temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius in June in Japan being observed in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Severe heat will continue in various places on the 26th, and it is expected that it will be a hot day of 35 degrees or more in the inland area of ​​Kanto Koshin, so please continue to be wary of heat stroke.

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