2023-12-23 22:21:00
This past year has been filled with conflicts, including fighting in Palestine and the Gaza Strip and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Before Christmas, voices of hope for peace were heard all over the world.
2023-12-23 21:21:00
In connection with Taiwan's presidential election, which will be held on January 13th, suspicious accounts and fake videos that appear to be abusing AI are spreading on Taiwan's SNS, and research organizations are calling for caution.
2023-12-23 21:13:00
At the All Japan Figure Skating Championships, the second half of the men's single free skate was held on the 23rd, and Shoma Uno, who was in first place in the first half, maintained his lead in total and won his sixth consecutive championship.
2023-12-23 20:55:00
An initiative called ``Book Santa,'' which gives books to families who cannot afford Christmas presents due to financial reasons, is spreading. An organization that carries out this activity made preparations such as wrapping for Christmas Eve on the 24th in Tokyo.
2023-12-23 18:59:00
In August this year, the founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, Mr. Prigozhin, died in a private jet crash, and the Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, reported that the assassination was ordered by President Putin's closest aides. I did.
2023-12-23 18:53:00
At the Imperial Palace, the year-end and New Year illuminations began on the 23rd.
2023-12-23 18:41:00
At least two Japanese astronauts are expected to participate in activities on the moon in the American-led lunar exploration program Artemis, which will land humans on the moon for the first time in half a century since the Apollo program. Interviews with people involved revealed that adjustments are underway. If it is officially decided, it will be the first time a Japanese person will stand on the moon, and it will be a major turning point in Japan's space exploration.
2023-12-23 18:39:00
Three years ago, three small and medium-sized business owners were arrested and prosecuted for illegally exporting machinery that could be used for military purposes, and after being detained for nearly a year, the charges were dismissed. NHK has newly obtained internal police memos recording interactions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Department and multiple prosecutors at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. The memo stated that a week before the indictment, the prosecutor in charge said things like, ``I can't indict the case if it's based on the premise that the regulations are wrong,'' and ``I'm starting to feel anxious. Are you okay?''
2023-12-23 18:32:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the number of cases of abuse suffered by elderly people at the hands of nursing home staff exceeded an all-time high of more than 850 cases last year.
2023-12-23 18:26:00
In response to the problems surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, expressed the idea that Komeito should leave the coalition government with the LDP and work on political reform.
2023-12-23 18:09:00
In Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, which experienced heavy snowfall, a man in his 40s who visited a ski resort has been missing since the 22nd. Police and others will continue their search on the 24th, following the 23rd.
2023-12-23 17:57:00
In Rugby League One, three games were played in the third round of Division 1, with Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights defeating Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo to open the season with three consecutive wins.
2023-12-23 17:54:00
A retrial of the so-called "Funokawa Incident" that occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture 56 years ago = a retrial in which he was acquitted, and a gathering was held in Tokyo to remember Shoji Sakurai, who passed away in August this year. The deceased and others appealed for the amendment of the law regarding retrials to carry on his will.
2023-12-23 17:06:00
Next year, the Koshien Stadium will celebrate its 100th anniversary, and the world bicycle BMX championship will be held for the first time, with top athletes showing off their spectacular skills.
2023-12-23 17:05:00
The opening ceremony was held before the National High School Ekiden, in which high school runners connect sashes in winter in Kyoto, will be held on the 24th.
2023-12-23 16:04:00
A farewell ceremony was held in Tokyo for former sumo wrestler Sekiwake Terao's master Nenyama, and those involved and fans mourned the farewell.
2023-12-23 15:55:00
Last month, a US military transport plane, the Osprey, crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture.A US military salvage ship has arrived at the site to recover the main parts of the aircraft that were found underwater. It is expected that salvage operations will begin soon.
2023-12-23 15:50:00
The opening card for the next J1 soccer season has been announced, and Vissel Kobe, who won their first championship this season, will face Jubilo Iwata, who will be promoted from J2.
2023-12-23 15:34:00
In Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, an event was held on the 22nd to recognize dogs who are active in detecting explosives and guarding borders.
2023-12-23 14:16:00
The National Police Agency has revealed that special scams that trick people into paying with electronic money have increased rapidly this year, and the amount of damage has been more than 1.8 billion yen, about twice as much as last year. In particular, the National Police Agency is calling for caution as there has been a recent increase in damage caused by tricks that trick people into buying Apple gift cards.
2023-12-23 12:41:00
Israel's Defense Minister Gallant said of the Islamic group Hamas leader Shinwar, ``Soon he will be pointing a gun at us,'' and is stepping up offensives in the southern Gaza Strip to fully dismantle Hamas. He showed a willingness to move forward.
2023-12-23 12:39:00
The tire of a large truck traveling on a national highway in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture came off and collided with four cars traveling behind it. According to police, there were no injuries in this accident.
2023-12-23 11:57:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 11:52:00
A national survey found that 242 public school teachers received disciplinary action last year for sexual violence or harassment against children or students, an increase for the second consecutive year.
2023-12-23 11:12:00
Due to the rising demand from foreign tourists looking to spend their Christmas holidays in Japan due to the weak yen, Narita Airport is expected to welcome more than 46,000 people on the 23rd, the highest number in the two weeks leading up to the new year.
2023-12-23 10:27:00
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the prosecution's request for a speedy decision on former President Trump's claim that presidential immunity applied to his indictment over the intrusion into the U.S. Capitol that occurred a year ago. I dismissed it. As a result, American media are reporting that the first trial on the break-in incident, which was scheduled for March next year, is likely to be delayed.
2023-12-23 08:34:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which is reviewing guidelines for responding to accidents at schools, has unveiled a revised proposal that includes a system for the government to proactively monitor and support investigations by schools and local governments in the event of a fatal accident. . In order to prevent accidents from occurring, we also plan to disseminate safety inspection guidelines online.
2023-12-23 07:23:00
The Chinese government has announced new regulatory proposals for online games as it considers gaming addiction a problem and is tightening regulations. In response to this, in the Hong Kong stock market, the stock prices of major companies that handle online games in China temporarily fell sharply, raising concerns about the impact on the economy.
2023-12-23 07:15:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. In addition to the impact on traffic caused by snow accumulation and frozen roads, please be careful of accidents while removing snow.
2023-12-23 06:56:00
With the aim of expanding employment for the elderly, companies are legally obligated to make efforts to secure employment opportunities that allow them to continue working until the age of 70, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare shows that only about 30% of companies are doing so. I found this out through research.
2023-12-23 06:45:00
As negotiations over a cessation of fighting in the Palestinian Gaza Strip stall, a public opinion poll conducted in Israel found that more than 60% of people supported a deal that included a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages in exchange. , it became clear that the majority of public opinion supported negotiations. We will tell you about the developments regarding Israel and Palestine on December 23rd, Japan time.
2023-12-23 06:34:00
On the 22nd, the government decided on next year's budget, with a total general account budget of over 112 trillion yen. Of this amount, the national debt service that is used for the redemption of national bonds and interest payments is approximately 27 trillion yen, the highest ever, and if interest rates continue to rise, there are concerns that interest payment costs will further increase, and the difficult fiscal situation will continue.
2023-12-23 06:23:00
It has been decided that the operation base for large unmanned aircraft operated by the Japan Coast Guard will be relocated from the current Aomori Prefecture to Kitakyushu Air Base in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2025.
2023-12-23 06:16:00
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Director-General Grossi revealed that there are signs that the experimental light water reactor under construction in North Korea's Yongbyon has reached criticality, increasing the ability to produce plutonium, the raw material for nuclear weapons. expressed concern.
2023-12-23 00:00:00
The Emperor celebrated his 90th birthday on the 23rd.
