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Main news(2024/05/11)


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[Professional baseball results] Giants beat Yakult, extending winning streak to ``4'' and taking first place

2024-05-11 22:43:00
Six games were played in professional baseball, and the Giants beat Yakult with two home runs by Kazuma Okamoto and good pitching by pitcher Tomoyuki Kanno, extending their winning streak to four, replacing the defeated Hanshin and taking the lead. I did.

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Princess Aiko attends a special exhibition on Heian literature in her first solo public engagement

2024-05-11 22:27:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, attended official duties alone for the first time on the 11th, and visited a special exhibition on Heian literature at the National Archives of Japan in Tokyo.

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"King of Pizza" competition held in Maebashi where restaurants compete on pizza taste

2024-05-11 21:58:00
A competition called ``King of Pizza,'' where restaurants in Gunma Prefecture compete on the best pizza taste, has been held in Maebashi City since the 11th.

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Okayama Minami Ward: 5-year-old boy falls into irrigation canal and is transported unconscious and in critical condition

2024-05-11 20:54:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, a 5-year-old boy was found falling into an irrigation canal in Minami Ward, Okayama City, and was taken to a hospital, where he was found to be unconscious and in critical condition. Police are investigating the possibility that the boy may have fallen by mistake.

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Five months after Iceland's eruption, around 3,700 people are still evacuated

2024-05-11 20:41:00
May will mark five months since an eruption occurred last December in Iceland, a northern European country known as one of the world's most volcanic countries with approximately 30 active volcanoes. Approximately 3,700 people are still forced to evacuate due to the intermittent eruptions.

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70kg stick falls onto spectator seats during match at new Hiroshima stadium, no injuries

2024-05-11 20:31:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, during a match of the WE League, a women's domestic soccer league, being held at Hiroshima City's new soccer stadium, a 70 kg stainless steel pole that was approximately 40 meters high fell into the audience seats. It fell to. There were no spectators around and no one was injured.

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Kobe's ``Wajima Morning Market'' invited by a shopping district that was once affected by the Great Earthquake

2024-05-11 18:39:00
A business operator that had opened a store on ``Morning Market Street'' in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, opened a ``Morning Market'' in Kobe City.

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Heavy rain expected from the 12th to the 13th in eastern and northern Japan

2024-05-11 18:39:00
On the 11th, it was sunny and the temperature rose across the country, making it a midsummer day with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in many places. There is a risk of heavy rain mainly in eastern and northern Japan from the 12th to the 13th, and caution is needed for landslides.

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Komei Representative Yamaguchi “Listen to the opinions of opposition parties and reach an agreement” Revision of the Political Funds Control Act

2024-05-11 18:35:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Komeito representative Yamaguchi outlined the ruling party's proposal compiled on the 9th, and hopes to build a consensus while also listening to the opinions of the opposition parties regarding the unresolved gap with the Liberal Democratic Party. This idea was expressed.

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At least 50 people killed in flooding in Afghanistan due to heavy rains; rescue efforts continue

2024-05-11 18:09:00
At least 50 people have been killed in flooding caused by heavy rains in northern Afghanistan. Some people are still missing, and search and rescue operations continue in the area.

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Shoma Uno: “From now on, I want to find what I want to do.”

2024-05-11 18:06:00
Figure skater Shoma Uno spoke about his feelings at an event for the first time since announcing his retirement from active sport on the 9th, and expressed his enthusiasm for taking a new step, saying, ``I want to find what I want to do in the future.''

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China's April new car sales continue to be strong for new energy vehicles such as EVs

2024-05-11 17:56:00
China's new car sales figures for April have been announced, and sales of new energy vehicles such as EVs were strong, up 33.5% compared to the same month last year, boosting overall sales.

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Temperatures rise mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; elderly people in disaster-stricken areas urged to be careful of heatstroke

2024-05-11 17:26:00
On the 11th, temperatures rose mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and even in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it was as hot as early July. In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, nurses and public health nurses visited elderly people who were sheltering at home or living in temporary housing and warned them to be careful about heatstroke.

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What is the true nature of “impression zombies” that are rampant on SNS? Directly to the poster...

2024-05-11 17:11:00
``Every day is a new story here.'' ``Japan is a very good country.'' Without really understanding the meaning, the man kept posting various things in Japanese on his old Twitter account, X. Impressions = Accounts called "impression zombies" that copy popular posts or post meaningless replies in order to gain a large number of views. When I directly hit the poster, the reality became clear.

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Symposium to discuss achievements and challenges of the jury system 15 years after its start

2024-05-11 16:48:00
Ahead of the 15th anniversary in May of the lay judge system, which allows ordinary people to participate in criminal trial hearings, a symposium was held to discuss the system's achievements and challenges.

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Prime Minister Kishida: “We will further strengthen our efforts to make the Japan-North Korea summit a reality”

2024-05-11 16:33:00
Prime Minister Kishida attended a gathering held by the families of victims abducted by North Korea, and further strengthened his efforts to realize a Japan-North Korea summit meeting in order for all victims to return home as soon as possible. I emphasized the idea that

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Ceremony to commemorate the completion of renovation of a 460m long bench on the coast of Shiga Town, Ishikawa

2024-05-11 15:56:00
Repair work on a 460-meter-long bench on the coast of Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been delayed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was completed, and a commemorative ceremony was held on the 11th.

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Soccer Mbappe announces departure from French first division Paris Saint-Germain

2024-05-11 14:26:00
Kylian Mbappé, a forward for the French national soccer team and the top scorer at the World Cup in Qatar, has announced that he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain of the French First Division.

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Shohei Otani hits 2 hits for the first time in 3 games Team's winning streak ends at 7

2024-05-11 13:43:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers had two hits for the first time in three games against the Padres on the 10th, but the team suffered a walk-off loss and their winning streak ended at 7.

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Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi pitches well, allowing 2 runs in 8 innings, but this is his third loss of the season

2024-05-11 12:52:00
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Major League Blue Jays started against the Twins on the 10th and pitched well, allowing 2 runs in 8 innings, but without support from the batting line, he suffered his third loss of the season.

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Ishikawa Wajima Rice planting in "Shirami no Senmaida" damaged by earthquake

2024-05-11 12:38:00
Rice was planted in some of the rice fields that had been repaired at the tourist attraction "Shirami no Senmaida" in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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China April consumer price index increased by 0.3% compared to the same month last year, positive for 3 consecutive months

2024-05-11 12:35:00
China's consumer price index rose 0.3% in April compared to the same month last year, marking the third consecutive month of positive growth. However, prices of automobiles and other items continue to fall, and concerns about deflation still smolder.

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United Nations says no aid has arrived in Gaza for 5 days, raising concerns about deteriorating humanitarian situation

2024-05-11 12:22:00
The United Nations announced on the 10th that no aid supplies had been delivered to the Gaza Strip for five days, where fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues. The Israeli military continues to carry out attacks on the southern city of Rafah, home to more than 1 million people, raising concerns that the humanitarian situation will further deteriorate.

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“Masanao Yoshida will only be back in a few weeks” Red Sox manager

2024-05-11 12:18:00
Manager Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Baseball Red Sox, who is on the injured list after injuring his left thumb, is expected to take several weeks to return to action.

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US weapons provided to Israel ``used in a manner inconsistent with international humanitarian law''

2024-05-11 11:51:00
The Biden administration in the United States has compiled a report regarding Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip, stating that it is "reasonable to assess that the weapons provided to Israel were used in a manner inconsistent with international humanitarian law." However, it is difficult to gather sufficient evidence, and it cannot be concluded at this point that international humanitarian law has been violated.

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US warns of Russian military offensive in eastern Ukraine, plans to urgently provide military support

2024-05-11 11:49:00
A senior U.S. government official pointed out that the Russian military may step up its offensive in eastern Kharkiv Oblast in order to build a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine, and expressed its intention to urgently provide military supplies.

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Tochigi Nasu town body abandonment case suspect who played an intermediary role to be re-arrested on suspicion of murder

2024-05-11 09:53:00
It has been revealed that six people who were arrested on suspicion of mutilating the bodies of a couple in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, are suspected of conspiring to kill them. The 25-year-old suspect who acted as the intermediary will be re-arrested on the 11th on suspicion of murder. The investigation is proceeding with the aim of filing murder charges against the other suspects.

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European Soccer Stud Reims Junya Ito assists the opening goal

2024-05-11 09:24:00
On the 10th, Junya Ito of Stade Reims, a soccer team in the French first division, assisted for the opening goal in an away match against Brest. Ito and Keito Nakamura started for Stud Reims, and Ito played the entire game, assisting the opening goal in the first half. Nakamura played until midway through the second half, and the game was tied 1-1.

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North Korea launches rocket test, produced by military company, may be exported to Russia

2024-05-11 08:58:00
North Korea announced that it conducted a rocket test launch on the 10th in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Un. The shells are said to have been produced by a newly established military company, and South Korean media reports that the move is thought to include arms exports to Russia.

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U.S. Tesla CEO Musk “will invest more than 77 billion yen to expand fast charger network”

2024-05-11 08:30:00
Elon Musk, CEO of American electric car maker Tesla, has announced that the company will invest more than 77 billion yen in expanding its network of EV fast chargers. Last week, Western media reported that executives in charge of chargers and others had been fired, but the company seems to have emphasized its intention to continue making investments.

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Chuo Line rapid trains that stop at JR Chuo and Sobu stations resume operation on all lines

2024-05-11 08:17:00
According to JR East, due to the fatal accident, the Chuo Line Rapid Train service between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station and the Chuo Line Rapid Train service between Tokyo Station and Takao Station have been suspended on both the up and down lines. However, operations resumed on all lines around 8 a.m.

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Chiba is flooded with inquiries about recruiting teachers to “take over scholarship repayments”

2024-05-11 07:38:00
In order to secure human resources for teachers, the Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City Boards of Education established a new system to cover all scholarship repayments and solicited applicants. I decided to extend it.

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Victims of a series of robberies in the mountains testify that they were “threatened with a knife”

2024-05-11 07:26:00
Amid a series of incidents in Tochigi, Nagano, and Gunma where cash and other items were stolen by two men who broke into homes in the mountains, one of the victims in Gunma Prefecture responded to an interview and suddenly pulled a hood over his stomach. She revealed the situation at the time, saying that a man pointed a knife at her and threatened to kill her.

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Intercity baseball: Expanding scope of video judgments - first attempt by amateurs

2024-05-11 07:10:00
Starting this year, the scope of video judgments will be newly expanded in Intercity Baseball, the highest level of adult baseball competition, and it will also be used to judge whether it is out or safe, just like in professional baseball. This will be the first attempt at amateur baseball.

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European music festivals on high alert due to protests over Israeli singer's participation

2024-05-11 06:53:00
Europe's largest music festival, held in Sweden in Northern Europe, is on high alert due to large-scale protests over the participation of Israeli singers who continue to invade Palestine's Gaza Strip.

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“Decision to expand operations in Rafah, Israel” Many residents evacuated

2024-05-11 06:38:00
With no progress being made in negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas over a cessation of fighting in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, local media reported that Israel's wartime cabinet has decided to expand operations in the southern region of Rafah. Many residents of Rafah have been forced to evacuate further, raising concerns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening.

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Metal theft by foreigners and others is rapidly increasing mainly in the Kanto region; National Police Agency strengthens countermeasures

2024-05-11 06:30:00
As metal prices soar, cases of metal theft by groups of foreigners are rapidly increasing, mainly in the Kanto region, and the National Police Agency believes that metal theft is also becoming a source of funds for foreigners living in Japan illegally. We plan to take a closer look at the situation and strengthen countermeasures.

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United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution supporting Palestine's membership in the United Nations

2024-05-11 05:53:00
The United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution supporting Palestine's membership in the United Nations, and while 143 countries voted in favor, only nine countries, including the United States and Israel, opposed it, and the resolution was adopted with an overwhelming majority. I did. Although Palestine's membership will not materialize in the absence of a recommendation from the Security Council, the isolation of Israel and the United States, which defends it, is conspicuous.

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Russian army invades Kharkiv Oblast “Is the aim to create a buffer zone?”

2024-05-11 05:36:00
Russian troops have invaded Kharkiv Oblast in eastern Ukraine from the north across the border, and the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army told NHK that, considering the size of the Russian army, they were not planning on taking control of the second city of Kharkiv, but rather with shelling from the Ukrainian side. He expressed the view that this was to create a buffer zone to prevent such incidents.

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