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Gifu Motosu junior high school student dies after being swept away by river

2023-08-19 23:01:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, two classmates and a second-year junior high school boy in Gifu City, who had come to play with his father, were swept away and died in the Neo River in Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture.

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Elon Musk "Abolition of X blocking function" Some voices of concern

2023-08-19 22:03:00
Elon Musk, who owns the former Twitter X, a major American social media company, has announced that he will abolish the blocking function that can limit contact from specific accounts. The blocking function has a role to protect users from accounts that post slander, etc., and there are voices of concern.

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7 killed in Russia missile attack on Ukrainian theater

2023-08-19 21:16:00
Ukrainian officials have confirmed that seven people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on Chernigiv in northern Ukraine on Sunday. “Russia has turned an ordinary Saturday into a day of pain and loss,” Zelensky said.

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Keio Best 4 for the first time in 103 years ~Training with supporting players~

2023-08-19 20:33:00
Keio High School captured Okinawa Shogaku's ace pitcher Ao Higashionna and decided to advance to the last four. This is the first breakthrough in a century since 1920 (Taisho 9). The history of the baseball club is long, and the homepage says that it can be traced back to the formation of the "Mita Baseball Club" in 1888 (Meiji 21).

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Bicycle junior high school student hit by concrete mixer truck dies Mie

2023-08-19 20:24:00
On the morning of the 19th, at an intersection in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, a male student in the second grade of junior high school who was riding a bicycle was hit by a concrete mixer truck and died.

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High school baseball summer Koshien semi-final combination

2023-08-19 19:34:00
Summer national high school baseball has decided the combination of the semifinals to be held on the 21st.

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Cancer treatment symposium: “Improvement of pediatric cancer drug “drug lag””

2023-08-19 19:28:00
A symposium was held in Osaka for cancer patients to learn about the latest treatments, etc., and it takes time for doctors specializing in pediatric cancer to be able to use drugs used overseas in Japan. In order to improve the current situation where there are fewer types of pediatric cancer treatment drugs than adults, it is necessary to establish a system that allows drugs that can be used overseas to be used in Japan as soon as possible.

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Bali floating playground equipment dies after Japanese tourist falls into sea

2023-08-19 19:25:00
A Japanese tourist who was riding a playground equipment that floats in the air from the sea surface in Bali, Indonesia, fell into the sea from a height of about 3 meters and died. The police are investigating whether there were any problems with the safety management of the operating company.

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Intense heat in various places Tokyo is expected to have hot days for the next week

2023-08-19 18:56:00
On the 19th, the temperature rose mainly in western and eastern Japan, and from the morning it became extremely hot in various places. High temperatures are expected to continue for a week from the 20th, and strict measures against heat stroke will continue to be necessary.

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Hawaii wildfires aim to accelerate identification work by collecting DNA from 114 dead

2023-08-19 18:53:00
It's been 18 days and 10 days since the wildfire on Maui, Hawaii started. The 114 people who have been confirmed dead so far have been difficult to identify, and the local government has made it possible for victims to take DNA samples at hotels where they have evacuated. I'm trying to speed up the verification process.

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Fukuoka Mizumaki Town Woman Murder Did the money withdrawn go to acquaintances and parents?

2023-08-19 18:44:00
A sister and her acquaintance's parent and child were arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder after murdering a female part-time employee in an apartment in Mizumaki, Fukuoka Prefecture and robbing her passbook. Police interviews revealed that most of the cash was suspected to have passed to acquaintances' parents and children. Police are investigating the relationship between the three. All three have denied the allegations.

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"Engtai Group" filed for bankruptcy law application China's economic outlook spreads caution

2023-08-19 17:15:00
The ever-growing Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group has filed for federal bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court on the 17th. The company says it is a procedure for restructuring its management, but due to the slump in the real estate market and the deterioration in the performance of related companies, there is a growing sense of caution about the future of the Chinese economy.

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Held a symposium to raise the momentum for constitutional revision by three parties, including the Ishin and the people

2023-08-19 16:50:00
The Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party for the People held a symposium to increase the momentum for constitutional revision, and sought the understanding of other political parties and the general public in order to realize the revision based on the draft articles that had already been compiled. emphasized.

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Disaster prevention minister Tani visits Tottori "Typhoon No. 7 "Extremely severe disaster" requested by the governor

2023-08-19 16:47:00
Minister of State for Disaster Prevention Tani visited Tottori Prefecture, which suffered damage from record-breaking rain caused by Typhoon No. 7.

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High school baseball Kamimura Gakuen wins Okayama Sanyo First best 4

2023-08-19 16:03:00
On the 12th day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, in the third game of the quarterfinals, Kagoshima's Kamimura Gakuen defeated Okayama Sanyo High School 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time.

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High school baseball Tsuchiura Nichidai High School wins Hachinohe Kosei First best 4 through spring and summer

2023-08-19 14:15:00
On the 12th day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, in the second quarter-final match, Tsuchiura Nihon University High School in Ibaraki beat Hachinohe Gakuin Kosei High School in Aomori 9-2, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time throughout the spring and summer. decided.

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Typhoon No. 7 Starts volunteer work to restore flood damage Kyoto Fukuchiyama

2023-08-19 12:35:00
In Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, where homes were flooded by Typhoon No. 7, disaster volunteer activities have begun to support recovery work.

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Shohei Ohtani wins with the 43rd bases loaded home run this season

2023-08-19 12:15:00
On the 18th, Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Rays as No. 2 and designated hitter, and hit the 43rd bases-slammed home run of the season in his second at-bat with a 1-1 tie. We won.

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Junior high school exam cram school major instructor arrested student for voyeurism Posted on SNS

2023-08-19 11:27:00
An investigative investigator found out that a male lecturer in his 20s at a major junior high school exam cram school "Yotsuya Otsuka" was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for taking a voyeur of the lower body of a female student. There is a suspicion that the voyeur image was posted on an SNS group chat, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Two men and women injured by a bear Police call attention Iwate Shizukuishi

2023-08-19 11:10:00
On the morning of the 19th, two men and women who were taking a walk in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture, were attacked and injured one after another by a bear. Police are patrolling the area and calling for caution.

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China to ``Conduct military exercises around Taiwan'' to counter Vice President's US

2023-08-19 10:59:00
The Eastern Theater Command, which has jurisdiction over Taiwan in the Chinese military, announced on the 19th that it will conduct patrols and military exercises in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. It is seen as a countermeasure to Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching Tak passing through the United States to visit Paraguay in South America. However, it did not disclose details such as whether patrols and exercises have already started and the scale.

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Large bus rolls over 31 people including driver on board Hurry to check the situation Kagoshima

2023-08-19 10:39:00
According to the Kagoshima City Fire Department, around 8:30 am on the 19th, the driver reported to the fire department that a large bus had overturned on a prefectural road in Hirata-cho, Kagoshima City. There were 31 people on board the large bus, including the driver, and at least five people were reportedly injured. The scene is on Prefectural Road 291, which passes through the mountains in the western part of Kagoshima City, and firefighters are rushing to the scene to check the situation.

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President Biden says U.S.-China summit 'hopes to be held this fall'

2023-08-19 10:38:00
President Biden of the United States said that he hopes to hold a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping of China this fall, and will be held in November. seems to be considering the implementation of

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High school baseball Keio wins Okinawa Shogaku Advances to the top 4 for the first time in 103 years

2023-08-19 10:34:00
On the 12th day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, Keio High School in Kanagawa beat Okinawa Shougaku High School 7-2 in the first quarter-final match to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 103 years.

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Prime Minister Kishida Cabinet reshuffle ``judging by the right person in the right place''

2023-08-19 09:31:00
During a visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters about the reshuffling of the Cabinet and the appointment of LDP executives, saying, "The basic policy of the Kishida Cabinet is to work on issues that cannot be postponed and to come up with answers. I would like to make a decision based on the idea of ​​putting the right person in the right place.The schedule has not been decided at this time."

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea summit to raise security cooperation to new heights

2023-08-19 09:09:00
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida attended a trilateral summit meeting between Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea. Based on the trends of North Korea and China, we will raise the security cooperation of the three countries to a new height. Agreed.

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Japan-South Korea Summit Welcomes Activation of Dialogue and Cooperation

2023-08-19 08:12:00
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryeol, and welcomed the active dialogue and cooperation in a wide range of fields, including the economy, and will continue to maintain close communication between the two countries. It was agreed that we would try to

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Prime Minister Kishida visits Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant tomorrow to inspect facilities for the release of treated water

2023-08-19 08:02:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he will visit the nuclear power plant tomorrow and inspect the facilities for release.

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Severe heat mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-19 07:04:00
On the 19th, the temperature will rise mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan, and intense heat is expected in various places. Please check the "heat index" that indicates the risk of heatstroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, warm and moist air will flow from the south on the 19th, and it is expected that the temperature will rise mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan.

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Hokuto no Ken serialization 40th anniversary Buronson's hometown Saku Nagano to commemorative project

2023-08-19 07:02:00
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the serialization of "Fist of the North Star" by Buronson, the original manga author from Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, a commemorative project will be held in Saku City next month. became.

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[Details] Japan-U.S.-ROK Joint Press Conference

2023-08-19 06:53:00
*The conference was held for 53 minutes from 4:14 a.m. Japan time. At a joint press conference after the summit meeting with U.S. President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Sung-yeol, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Right now, the free and open international order based on the rule of law is in danger. "Russia's aggression against Ukraine has shaken the foundations of the international community. Unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas continue, and North Korea's nuclear and missile threats continue to grow." pointed out. On top of that, he said, "Under these circumstances, it is inevitable that the potential of strategic cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea will bloom, and it is also the demand of the times. Strengthen ties between the Japan-U.S. and U.S.-ROK alliances, raise trilateral security cooperation to new heights, and uphold a free and open international order based on the rule of law. Therefore, we will continue to work to further strengthen the strategic cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea."

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Ban on group tours to Japan lifted 1st group from Guangzhou, China arrives at Kansai Airport

2023-08-19 06:46:00
The ban on group travel from China to Japan was lifted for the first time in about three and a half years, and the first group arrived at Kansai Airport on the night of the 18th. We heard comments from travelers such as, "I want to enjoy delicious Japanese food," and, "I think more and more Chinese people will come to Japan."

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``Drone attack in Moscow'': Russia's Defense Ministry warns citizens

2023-08-19 06:24:00
In Moscow, the Russian capital, a drone has landed near a business district, and citizens are worried about a series of attacks. On the other hand, in Ukraine, there is a view that Russia may take provocative actions on Independence Day on the 24th of this month, and defense officials are wary.

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Government next week at the relevant ministerial meeting Promptly coordinate with the release of treated water

2023-08-19 04:27:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida immediately visited the nuclear power plant after returning from his visit to the United States, and held a meeting of relevant ministers within the next week. We have started making adjustments to start releasing as soon as possible.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea Summit Ends, Strengthening Information Sharing Mechanism in Emergency

2023-08-19 03:37:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, attended a trilateral summit meeting between Japan, the United States, and South Korea with President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryul. It seems that they agreed to make regular meetings such as summits and foreign affairs and defense ministers and to strengthen the mechanism of information sharing in case of emergency.

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