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Main news(2024/02/18)


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Wild boar collides with bicycle near station, causing minor injuries to 2 people in Ibaraki and Tochigi

2024-02-18 21:23:00
On the morning of the 18th, wild boars appeared one after another in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Nogi Town, neighboring Tochigi Prefecture, and two people were slightly injured. Police are working with local hunting associations to increase patrols in the area and ask anyone who spots the animal not to approach it.

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Support group to be launched for inappropriate debt consolidation due to exaggerated online advertisements

2024-02-18 19:58:00
Lawyers are offering countermeasures and support, saying that there are a number of cases in which people with multiple debts are being led to inappropriate debt consolidation and suffering financial damage due to exaggerated online advertisements that promise that their debts will definitely go down. It was decided to set up an organization to carry out the project, and a preparatory meeting was held on the 17th.

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Breaking All Japan Championship Women's "AYUMI" Ayumi Fukushima wins 3rd consecutive victory

2024-02-18 19:55:00
The All-Japan Championships for breaking, a new sport at the Paris Olympics, were held, and Ayumi Fukushima, whose dancer name is AYUMI, won her third consecutive victory in the women's competition. This provided momentum for the qualifying series that will determine the qualification for the Olympic Games.

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While some students transfer, high school students who remain in the disaster area share their thoughts on their hometown.

2024-02-18 19:34:00
``I can't live in my hometown'' ``I want to avoid falling behind in my studies'' In areas that were severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, some students transfer schools for these reasons. On the other hand, some high school students remain in their hometowns and continue to study while living in evacuation centers.

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Fire reported in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City: ``Black smoke from an industrial waste facility''

2024-02-18 19:17:00
According to the police and fire department, just after 6 p.m. on the 18th, a passerby called 119 in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, reporting that black smoke was coming from an industrial waste facility. The area near the scene is lined with factories, and according to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of any injuries. Flames and black smoke can be seen rising in the video taken by NHK's camera installed in Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City.

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4-year-old dies from poisoning, likely due to continuous intake of antipsychotic drugs Meanwhile, what happened at the nursery school

2024-02-18 18:36:00
In a case in which the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to take antipsychotic drugs, it is suspected that the second daughter had been forced to take these drugs continuously for a certain period of time based on the results of a hair analysis. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, including determining when the drug was apparently ingested. On the other hand, I was able to hear from someone who knows her second daughter, Miki, about how she is doing at the nursery school.

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``Maybe my mother saved me?'' Daughter who was rescued while in the living room with her

2024-02-18 18:34:00
Toshiko Mizukami (88) from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, passed away in her home, which collapsed in last month's earthquake. Her daughter Hisako Takigawa (66), who was with her in the living room at the time and was rescued, said, ``I think my mother helped me.From now on, it will be my job to see how Wajima will recover.'' I think it's my duty," he said.

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Israeli Prime Minister plans to evacuate residents north during Rafah ground operation

2024-02-18 18:29:00
Regarding ground operations in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip and home to nearly 1.5 million people including evacuees, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he intends to carry out ground operations after evacuating residents to areas such as Khan Yunis north of Rafah. Ta.

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Annie Award: “How Do You Live?” Wins Two Awards

2024-02-18 18:17:00
The Annie Awards, known as the ``Academy Awards of the animation world,'' were announced in Los Angeles, USA, and director Hayao Miyazaki's ``How Do You Live?'' was selected for the storyboard award and character animation award in the feature category.

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa ``Long-lasting support through public-private cooperation'' before the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference

2024-02-18 17:54:00
As it approaches two years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine will be held in Tokyo on the 19th. In an interview with NHK, Foreign Minister Kamikawa expressed his intention to continue to provide long-term support by building international momentum for reconstruction and working together with the public and private sectors.

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Fierce battleground “Audi Ivka”: What does the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops mean?

2024-02-18 15:26:00
``Audi Ivka will be taken back someday.'' (Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Sirsky) ``Audi Ivka'' was one of the fierce battlegrounds where Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continued for a long time. In the early hours of the 17th, the Ukrainian military announced that it would withdraw its troops. What does withdrawal mean? And what will be the impact on the future? We asked an expert for details. (Megumi Ebitsuka, International Department)

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Men's Ski Jumping World Cup: Ryosuke Kobayashi 2nd place; Noriaki Kasai updates his record for most appearances

2024-02-18 15:16:00
The Men's Ski Jumping World Cup was held in Sapporo, and Ryosuke Kobayashi came in second place following on the 17th. Additionally, 51-year-old Noriaki Kasai advanced to the main tournament for the second consecutive day, breaking his own record for the most World Cup appearances with 571.

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Wajima Ishikawa Prolonged evacuation life, with many cases of pets becoming unwell

2024-02-18 14:13:00
People affected by the disaster are visiting a veterinary hospital that has resumed medical treatment in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, one after another, bringing their cats and other pets with them. There are many cases of pets becoming unwell due to prolonged evacuation periods.

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``Sominsai'' ends its 1,000-year-old history in Iwate due to lack of people to carry it on

2024-02-18 12:34:00
The Somin Festival, a festival held at a temple in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, which is said to have continued for over 1,000 years, was held for the last time on the night of the 17th due to a lack of people to carry it, and it was sadly brought to a close in history.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: No prospect of sewage pipe restoration, more than 90% damaged Suzu Ishikawa

2024-02-18 12:28:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off over a wide area, sewage pipes have also been severely damaged, and toilets and other facilities remain unusable, and the city is rushing to confirm the extent of the damage and carry out restoration work.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake 49th memorial service: Bereaved families join hands Wajima Ishikawa

2024-02-18 11:55:00
On the 18th, the 49th day since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, a 49th memorial service was held at a temple in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture to mourn the victims of the earthquake.

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Israeli Prime Minister emphasizes ground operations against Rafah, G7 foreign ministers express concerns

2024-02-18 11:47:00
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again emphasized his intention to proceed with ground operations in Rafah, the southern part of the Gaza Strip, where many people have fled, the G7 foreign ministers held a meeting of foreign ministers in Germany and issued a chairman's statement. The international community is increasingly expressing concern.

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President Biden: “Congress should quickly approve Ukraine aid budget”

2024-02-18 11:08:00
U.S. President Biden spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, asking that the U.S. Congress urgently pass a budget bill for additional military support following the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Audiiivka in the east, where fierce fighting continued. I emphasized that it must be approved.

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6-year-old girl skiing in critical condition after colliding with building backwards in Nagano

2024-02-18 10:44:00
On the 17th, a 6-year-old girl collided with a building while skiing at a ski resort in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture, broke her skull and was left unconscious in critical condition, police said. We are investigating the situation.

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole, considering age and illness, some opposition

2024-02-18 08:59:00
Thai judicial authorities released former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on parole on the 18th, after he returned to Japan last August for the first time in 15 years and was hospitalized after being sentenced to prison on corruption charges. Mr. Thaksin's sentence was reduced to one year due to a royal pardon, but his parole was granted in consideration of his age, illness, and other circumstances. Although some people have voiced opposition to his early parole, saying that it is not special treatment, Mr. Thaksin has a strong influence on Thai politics, and future developments will be closely watched. .

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Navalny dies; public relations officer ``murdered'' mourning movement in various places

2024-02-18 07:46:00
Following the death on the 16th of Navalny, who was known as one of Russia's most vocal critics of the Putin regime and was imprisoned in prison, movements to mourn continued in various places, and Russian human rights groups announced that the More than 400 people, including those who had come to pay their respects during the day, were arrested.

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A ``lectern'' made in Japan about 400 years ago is found in Portugal

2024-02-18 06:33:00
A "lectern" for reading the Bible, made in Japan about 400 years ago and made of Nanban lacquerware, was recently discovered in Portugal. There are traces of crosses and other decorations that appear to have been removed, and the site is attracting attention as a valuable document that reveals the feelings of people at the time who feared the oppression of Christianity.

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Yamagata Saisei Hospital Public health center visited last year to inspect non-doctors with skin sutures

2024-02-18 06:28:00
Last year, Yamagata Saisei Hospital in Yamagata City was visited by the Yamagata City Public Health Center regarding medical personnel other than doctors suturing parts of patients' skin during surgeries for more than a year. It was learned through interviews with those involved that he had been tested.

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Police academy superintendent arrested and charged with sexually assaulting woman dies

2024-02-18 06:12:00
The chief superintendent of the Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Police Academy, who was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met through a dating app, was found unconscious in a Hiroshima prefectural police detention facility on the night of the 17th, and died at the hospital he was transported to. Confirmed. Police believe he attempted suicide.

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Temperatures are rising considerably across the country, so be careful of avalanches as spring warms

2024-02-18 06:04:00
As warm air flows in, temperatures will rise considerably across the country on the 18th, and spring warmth is expected. On the other hand, in areas with heavy snowfall, you need to be careful about landslides caused by avalanches and melting snow.

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Fake images of Prime Minister Kishida are being spread one after another on SNS, calling for caution

2024-02-18 05:15:00
Fake images of Prime Minister Kishida are being spread one after another on SNS. Some are composites of photos, while others are cut and pasted actual footage and used in different contexts, and experts warn that political fakes are on the rise as processing becomes easier with generative AI. I'm calling.

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