Main news(2024/05/14)
Former Hokkaido University of Education professor suspected of spying in China sentenced to 6 years in prison
2024-05-14 23:36:00
Five years ago, a former Hokkaido University of Education professor who was arrested and charged with espionage during his temporary return to China was sentenced to six years in prison by a local court in January this year. This was discovered through interviews with the people involved. The former professor's support group is calling for his release, citing false charges.
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“Escort ship” video problem: Drone intrusion into base Self-Defense Forces unable to detect
2024-05-14 21:47:00
A video purporting to have been taken of a destroyer by a drone at a Maritime Self-Defense Force base was posted on SNS, and it was discovered that the footage was likely actually taken, but the Self-Defense Force was unable to detect the drone's intrusion into the base. This was revealed through interviews with government officials.
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Five people arrested on suspicion of stealing copper cable worth 6.95 million yen from a solar power plant
2024-05-14 21:16:00
In January this year, Gunma Prefectural Police arrested five Cambodian nationals for stealing approximately 950 meters of copper cables worth 6.95 million yen from two solar power plants in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture. Did.
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Saitama Metropolitan Expressway accident that kills 3 people; road closure expected to be lifted early on the 15th
2024-05-14 20:50:00
Due to an accident that occurred on the Metropolitan Expressway in Saitama Prefecture on the morning of the 14th, when a large truck collided with a line of congested traffic, the outbound section of Route 5 Ikebukuro Line between Takashimadaira and Bijogi Junction continues to be closed. The company says that the road closure is expected to be lifted in the early morning of the 15th, as construction work such as resurfacing the road is required.
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450,000 people evacuated from southern Gaza Strip, UN agency emphasizes serious humanitarian situation
2024-05-14 20:49:00
The Israeli military continues to carry out attacks across the Gaza Strip, and it is estimated that nearly 450,000 people have evacuated from Rafah in the south, where they are poised to expand their attacks in the future. The United Nations agency has warned of the seriousness of the humanitarian situation, saying ``a new level of despair is spreading.''
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Adjustment to joint bill submission with the public
2024-05-14 19:29:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is preparing to jointly submit a bill with the Democratic Party of the People that would suspend a portion of political party grants in the event that a member is indicted for violating the Regulations Act. We agreed to include this, and from the 15th onwards, we will proceed with final adjustments among the working parties.
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Collision on Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route: People thrown from car, 3 injured
2024-05-14 19:13:00
According to the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters, at around 5:45 p.m., a report was received that there had been a collision between a truck and a car on the Bayside Route of the Metropolitan Expressway in Kawasaki City, and a person was thrown from the vehicle. According to the fire department, three people were injured in the accident, but their condition is not known. Police and fire departments are carrying out rescue operations.
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Report to certify 30 disaster-related deaths; First meeting of review committee Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024-05-14 19:05:00
The first meeting of the review committee to determine whether to recognize people who died while living in evacuation centers after the Noto Peninsula earthquake as "disaster-related deaths" was held on the 14th, and according to Ishikawa Prefecture, 30 people died as disaster-related deaths. A report has been submitted to certify the matter as such. In the future, if deaths are recognized as disaster-related, the number of deaths caused by earthquakes may increase significantly.
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Oita Steel Works Male employee falls into equipment containing molten iron
2024-05-14 18:55:00
On the morning of the 14th, a male employee went missing while working at a steelworks in Oita City, and when the police searched, they found what appeared to be human bones in equipment containing molten iron. We are investigating the possibility that he may have fallen.
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Liberal Democratic Party openly seeks cooperation in drafting a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act
2024-05-14 18:39:00
Executives of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito held a meeting, and the Liberal Democratic Party asked for cooperation in drafting a bill based on the outline of the ruling party's proposal to revise the Political Funds Control Act. We conveyed the recognition that it would be difficult to put into law matters on which the two parties have not yet bridged the gap, such as the standard amount for disclosing personal information.
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US “100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs” to raise tariffs on imports from China
2024-05-14 18:02:00
The Biden administration in the United States will increase tariffs on imported goods from China, targeting strategic areas where the United States will strengthen investment, such as increasing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to 100%, four times the current rate. Announced.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Piano found in collapsed building installed in shopping district Wajima
2024-05-14 16:56:00
A piano removed from a building that collapsed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake has been installed as a "street piano" in a shopping district in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where anyone can play, bringing peace to the people affected by the disaster.
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Sharp announces suspension of production of LCD panels for TVs at Osaka factory
2024-05-14 16:54:00
``Sharp'' has announced that production of large LCD panels for TVs, which have been in a slump, at its factory in Sakai, Osaka, will be halted by the end of September this year. The company plans to reduce production of small and medium-sized LCD panels for smartphones and other devices in order to quickly rebuild its business performance.
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Revision of the Political Funds Control Act: Prime Minister openly announces intention to proceed with drafting the bill by the Liberal Democratic Party
2024-05-14 16:11:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Prime Minister Kishida conveyed to Komeito representative Yamaguchi that the Liberal Democratic Party would like to proceed with the drafting of the bill and demonstrate to the Komeito party. In response, Mr. Yamaguchi argued that it was necessary to listen to the ideas of opposition parties and make efforts to build a broad consensus.
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``Japanese version of DBS'' ``Does not include underwear theft or stalking'' Minister of Children's Policy
2024-05-14 16:00:00
Regarding the bill to introduce the ``Japanese version of DBS'', a system to check whether people who work with children have a history of sexual crimes, Minister of State for Children's Policy Kato stated that underwear theft and violations of the stalking control law are not sexual violence. We explained that they were not included in the verification as their nature was different.
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Rakuten Group January-March financial results Final profit and loss is 42.3 billion yen deficit
2024-05-14 15:35:00
The Rakuten Group's overall financial results for the three-month period from January to March this year resulted in a final loss of 42.3 billion yen. This is due to continued deficits in the mobile phone business, marking the fifth consecutive period in the red. However, the deficit was reduced from the 82.5 billion yen deficit in the same period last year due to factors such as reducing the cost of installing mobile phone base stations and increasing the number of subscribers. On the other hand, sales were 513.6 billion yen, the highest ever for this period.
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani returns to starting lineup with 2 hits and 1 RBI
2024-05-14 15:11:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Dodgers, who missed the previous game due to lower back tightness, returned to the starting lineup against the Giants on the 13th and recorded two hits and one RBI.
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Tokushima National Route 55 Passenger cars collide head-on, 3 people unconscious and in serious condition
2024-05-14 15:07:00
According to police, just after 1 p.m. on the 14th, two cars collided head-on on National Route 55 in Shishikuiura, Kaiyo Town, Tokushima Prefecture. Three men and women, who appeared to be elderly, were taken to the hospital, all of whom were unconscious and in critical condition. about it. The scene is a gentle curve on a one-lane national highway that runs along the coast on the south side of Tokushima Prefecture, about 2 kilometers from JR Kaifu Station.
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“Summer is finally coming to Kumagaya” Giant temperature display board installed this year Saitama
2024-05-14 14:58:00
In Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, which is known for its extremely hot summers, a huge temperature display board was installed this year to display the temperature.
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U.S. orders Chinese company to sell land ``May pose security threat''
2024-05-14 14:43:00
US President Biden has ordered a Chinese company to sell land that it purchased near a US military base that operates nuclear missiles, citing the risk of posing a national security threat. .
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[Breaking news] Shoma Uno announces his retirement on the 9th of this month at a press conference. What is his state of mind going forward?
2024-05-14 14:14:00
Shoma Uno, who led the Japanese men's figure skating world by winning medals at two Olympic Games in men's singles, announced his retirement on May 9th, and was holding a press conference from 2:00 pm on the 14th. Masu. We will give you a quick update on how we will talk about our current state of mind and future plans.
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The president of the driver's company apologizes after being hit by a garbage truck in Shizuoka and dies
2024-05-14 14:06:00
On the 13th, following an accident in which an elementary school girl was hit and killed by a garbage truck on a city road in Hamamatsu City, the president of the company where the arrested driver worked said in an interview, ``It was an irreversible accident.'' I am very sorry for causing this," he apologized.
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His Majesty the Emperor performs the annual rice planting in the rice fields of the Imperial Palace
2024-05-14 13:56:00
On the 14th, His Majesty the Emperor carried out the annual rice planting in the paddy fields at the Imperial Palace.
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Lake Shumarinai, Hokkaido - One year anniversary of bear attack killing angler - response training at lakeside
2024-05-14 13:49:00
14 days marks one year since a fisherman was attacked and killed by a bear at Lake Shumarinai in Hokkaido's Horokanai Town, and the town, police, and tourism industry officials offered a moment of silence for the victim, before returning to a campsite by the lake. At the scene, a response drill was conducted based on the assumption that a bear had appeared.
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Former Bandai Namco HD subsidiary employee arrested on suspicion of embezzling 54 million yen
2024-05-14 13:08:00
A former employee of a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings, a major manufacturer of toys and games, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement on the job after selling approximately 500 mobile phones used by employees without permission and embezzling 54 million yen. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspects, believing that they fraudulently obtained more than 100 million yen using the same method.
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Nursing care insurance premium revised 3.5% increase compared to 3 years ago National average is over 6,200 yen per month
2024-05-14 13:00:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the long-term care insurance premiums paid by people aged 65 and over have been revised, and from April onwards, the national average will be 3.5% higher than before at 6,200 yen per month. Insurance premiums continue to rise with each revision, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare analyzes that this is due to the effects of the aging population and improvements in the treatment of nursing care workers.
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Massive outbreak of stink bugs predicted in Ibaraki orchards; warning issued for five prefectures in the Kanto region
2024-05-14 12:45:00
The prefecture has issued a warning for the first time in two years, calling on farmers producing pears and other crops to take immediate countermeasures, as a large number of stink bug pests are predicted to occur in orchards in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Robbery at a house in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima, related investigation to robberies in three neighboring prefectures
2024-05-14 12:20:00
In the early hours of the 14th, multiple men broke into a house in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, tied the hands of a woman in her 60s who lived alone in the house, stole her wallet containing cash, and ran away. Police are investigating the incident as a robbery, and are also looking into whether there is any connection to robberies that have occurred in nearby Tochigi, Nagano, and Gunma since late last month.
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Citizens and Citizens Discussions towards joint submission of the Political Funds Control Law Amendment Bill
2024-05-14 12:10:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill regarding measures to suspend political party grants if a member is prosecuted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We have decided to continue discussions.
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UN vehicle attacked in Gaza Strip, 1 person killed; Secretary-General calls for full investigation
2024-05-14 11:57:00
As Israeli forces intensify their attacks across the Gaza Strip, a United Nations vehicle was attacked on the 13th, killing one United Nations staff member. Although it is not clear who carried out the attack, Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack and called for a full investigation.
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If the “Hydrogen Society Promotion Bill” is enacted, support applications will begin in summer, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2024-05-14 11:55:00
Regarding the bill that includes a new subsidy system to bridge the price difference with fossil fuels in order to spread the use of hydrogen, which is expected to be the next generation of energy, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito said that if the bill is passed, the government will start business from around summer this year. They have begun accepting applications from individuals, and have indicated that they aim to begin support by the end of the year.
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Cubs Shota Imanaga starts against Braves, 5 innings scoreless, 6th win held over
2024-05-14 11:51:00
Major League Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga started against the Braves and pitched tenaciously, pitching no runs in the fifth inning, but without support from the batting line, the sixth win was postponed.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi ``Extremely regrets'' landing on Takeshima by representative of South Korea's second-largest opposition party
2024-05-14 11:02:00
Regarding the fact that a representative of South Korea's second-largest opposition party landed on Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture on the 13th and claimed territorial rights, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi called it ``extremely regrettable,'' strongly protesting to the South Korean government and calling for measures to prevent a recurrence. I made it clear what I asked for.
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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.950% 10-year government bond yields rise for the first time in about 6 months
2024-05-14 09:39:00
In the bond market on the 14th, the yield on 10-year government bonds, a representative indicator of long-term interest rates, rose to 0.950% in morning trading. This is the lowest level in about six months since November last year. In the market, long-term interest rates continue to rise after the Bank of Japan announced yesterday that it would reduce its purchases of government bonds from the previous time.
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April corporate price index increased by 0.9% compared to the same month last year
2024-05-14 09:08:00
The Corporate Goods Price Index, which measures the prices of goods traded between companies, rose 0.9% in April compared to the same month last year. The growth rate was flat from the previous month.
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4 trucks and 3 passenger cars were involved in an accident on Route 5 of the Shuto Expressway down the Ikebukuro Line, and several cars burst into flames.
2024-05-14 08:57:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, just after 7:30 on the 14th, there was an accident involving four trucks and three passenger cars on the outbound line of the Metropolitan Expressway No. 5 Ikebukuro Line in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, and several of the cars burst into flames. is.
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Highlights of the 3rd day of the summer sumo tournament: First win Ozeki Kotozakura plays against Kai Hirado
2024-05-14 08:13:00
On the third day of the summer sumo tournament, ozeki Kotosakura, who scored his first win on the 13th, will face 24-year-old Kai Hirado, who is aiming to be promoted to san'yaku for the first time.
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Open AI latest model “GPT-4o” announced Improved voice response speed
2024-05-14 08:11:00
OpenAI, an American venture company that handles ChatGPT, a generative AI, has announced its latest model that speeds up processing, responds immediately to questions, and allows for natural conversation. IT companies are also announcing generation AI with improved performance one after another, and competition in development is intensifying.
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"Message of Life Exhibition" Bereaved families of Ikebukuro car accident participate for the first time
2024-05-14 06:34:00
An exhibition that conveys the preciousness of life through life-size panels and personal belongings of people who died in crimes and traffic accidents will be held in Tokyo from the 14th. The bereaved family of those who lost their wives and daughters in an out-of-control accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, participated in the exhibition for the first time and appealed, ``We want people to understand the damage caused by crime and traffic accidents.''
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Russia's new Defense Minister Belousov emphasizes efforts to improve treatment of soldiers
2024-05-14 06:24:00
Belousov, who was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin as Minister of Defense, attended a parliamentary hearing and emphasized his intention to improve the treatment of Russian soldiers participating in military operations in Ukraine. It appears that the move is aimed at alleviating soldiers' anxiety about having an economics expert command the military.
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Ahead of Israel's Independence Day, Prime Minister says: ``The war of independence continues''
2024-05-14 06:01:00
On the 13th, just before Israel's Independence Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a speech in which he said, ``Our war of independence continues,'' reiterating his commitment to destroying the Islamic organization Hamas.
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Sharp Osaka to suspend production of large LCD panels for TVs in Sakai City
2024-05-14 05:49:00
Sharp has decided to suspend production of large LCD panels for televisions at its factory in Sakai, Osaka, according to interviews with related parties. The company is expected to be in the red for the second consecutive year, and is hoping to quickly rebuild its business performance by suspending production.
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Tochigi corpse abandonment case: Suspect of intermediary role: ``Discussed the method of murder with the two perpetrators''
2024-05-14 05:42:00
In the case where the bodies of a married couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, the suspect who acted as the intermediary and was re-arrested on suspicion of murder has stated that the method of murder was decided in consultation with the two perpetrators. This was revealed through interviews with people involved in the investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, suspecting that he was deeply involved in the murder from the planning stage.
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Adjustments were made on the 14th to jointly submit a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act.
2024-05-14 05:10:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party of Japan said that they generally have the same direction, including a review of "policy activity expenses," and made arrangements such as senior leaders meeting on the 14th in order to jointly submit the bill. We are planning to move forward with this.
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Search of Tsubasa's party office, etc. Analysis of confiscated computers, etc.
2024-05-14 05:00:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward of the House of Representatives held last month, the political group Tsubasa no Toi's camp interfered with the election activities of other camps, and on the 13th, the Metropolitan Police Department suspended the group's affairs on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act. I searched places etc. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to proceed with analysis of the confiscated computers and mobile phones, and to investigate in detail the purpose and planning of the series of activities.
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