2024-05-18 23:00:00
The Metropolitan Police Department plans to re-arrest the 28-year-old suspect who was the ``instructor'' in the case where the bodies of a couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, on suspicion of murder on the 19th. He is the second person to be indicted on murder charges, following the suspect who acted as an intermediary.
2024-05-18 22:44:00
In Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, a revised law was enacted on the 18th to make military mobilization more strict. The aim is to prevent mobilization from evacuating and ensure fairness as the shortage of troops becomes an issue in order to compete with the Russian military, which has superior military strength.
2024-05-18 22:13:00
The Sendai Aoba Festival, an early summer tradition in Sendai, began on the 18th, with events such as the ``Suzume Nagashi Odori'' in which many people paraded and danced in the center of the city.
2024-05-18 21:22:00
A 26-year-old male suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing a 19-year-old woman to death in an apartment in Hirakata City, Osaka. In response to an investigation, the suspect admitted to the crime, saying, ``I stabbed my partner with a kitchen knife,'' and the police are investigating the details of what happened.
2024-05-18 20:50:00
In the case where the body of a truck driver who was an employee of a transportation company was found in Shichinohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, police have indicted three people, including a former executive and former employee of the transportation company, on charges of abandoning the body. was arrested on suspicion of murder.
2024-05-18 19:47:00
Last week, Russian troops crossed the border into eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast and intensified their offensive, and according to the Ukrainian side, approximately 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate. President Zelenskiy said he was allowing Russian troops to advance up to 10 kilometers from the border, but stressed that the situation on the front lines had been stabilized.
2024-05-18 19:44:00
The Israeli military continues its attacks on the Islamic group Hamas in Rafah in the south, where many displaced people are taking shelter in the Gaza Strip, and fighting is once again intensifying in the north. On the 19th, US presidential adviser Sullivan is expected to visit Israel and urge them not to carry out large-scale ground operations in Rafah that would involve civilians, and the outcome of the talks will be closely watched.
2024-05-18 19:26:00
When a Japanese user called on an account called "imprezombie", which repeatedly makes meaningless replies to posts that are attracting attention on SNS, to change the content of their posts, an overseas account actually posted local information. It has become a hot topic.
2024-05-18 19:10:00
Nursing care insurance premiums are revised once every three years for each municipality. Looking at the latest situation nationwide announced this week, Osaka City has the highest standard amount, with the monthly standard amount being 9,249 yen. Compared to the lowest option, there is a difference of nearly 6,000 yen per month. Why is there such a difference?
2024-05-18 19:02:00
Volunteers planted rice at Shiroyone no Senmaida in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
2024-05-18 18:52:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, two police officers who were searching for a missing person were attacked and injured by a bear in a mountain forest in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture. The two people missing near the scene could not be found, and police will continue their search on the 19th.
2024-05-18 18:50:00
In Nagoya, where it was midsummer for the first time this year, seven men and women were rushed to the hospital after complaining of heatstroke and other symptoms at an outdoor music event venue.
2024-05-18 18:06:00
The roadside station in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was closed due to damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, partially resumed operations from the 18th.
2024-05-18 17:55:00
On the 17th, a 16-year-old high school student from Gunma Prefecture was arrested in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture on suspicion of attempting to defraud a woman in her 80s out of cash. When investigated by the police, she confessed to the charges, saying, ``She did it as part-time work.''
2024-05-18 17:17:00
At Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, the annual ``1000 Warrior Parade'' was held, in which people dressed as armored warriors paraded along the approach to the shrine.
2024-05-18 17:08:00
The NHK Trophy gymnastics competition, which also served as a selection for the Paris Olympics, was held for women, and 19-year-old Shoko Miyata won, making her her third straight victory. Miyata, 2nd place 16-year-old Rina Kishi, 3rd place 18-year-old Makoto Okamura, 4th place 16-year-old Haruka Nakamura, and 19-year-old Koba Ushioku who is expected to contribute to the team overall. Five athletes have been selected to represent the Paris Olympics. This will be the first time for all five to participate in the Olympics.
2024-05-18 15:43:00
Osamu Soda, a writer known for his works such as ``Our Seven Days War'' and who passed away in April at the age of 95, tells the story of young people who were at the mercy of war when they mobilized students, based on his own war experiences as a university student. A draft script for a movie about them has been discovered. There are signs that he was particular about the expression and had to rework it many times, and the bereaved family says, ``The origin of his career as a writer stems from the frustration of being forced to listen to adults and throw his own life away during the war.'' I'm talking.
2024-05-18 15:10:00
Concerning the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi said that the agreement to jointly submit a bill with the Democratic Party of the People was a major step forward as they were able to come up with a clear counterproposal to the Liberal Democratic Party's proposal, and said that he is concerned about future parliamentary deliberations. During the meeting, he expressed his intention to press the opposition parties to adopt their proposals.
2024-05-18 14:34:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward of the House of Representatives held last month, three representatives of the political group Tsubasa no Toi were arrested for interfering with the speeches of other factions, and the Metropolitan Police Department has not carried out similar cases in the past. Interviews with investigators revealed that more than five cases of speech interference and more than 10 cases of chasing campaign cars have been confirmed and investigations are underway.
2024-05-18 14:30:00
If one day your smartphone suddenly loses its reception... your smartphone may have been hijacked. Even though the smartphone is in hand, someone has stolen it and purchased a Rolex worth over 2 million yen. Is your smartphone okay?
2024-05-18 13:45:00
Sumo wrestler Sekiwake Wakamotoharu injured his right big toe, so he will be closed from the 18th, the 7th day of the summer tournament.
2024-05-18 12:28:00
On the 18th, it became sunny and warm in Ishikawa Prefecture in the morning, making it a summer day with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius in many places. In Wajima City, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, volunteer groups were distributing water and food to the affected people.
2024-05-18 11:54:00
Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Reds on the 17th as the No. 2 designated hitter, and in his second at-bat of the 3rd inning, he hit his No. 13 two-run home run, his first home run in three games. At this point, Otani became the single leader in the National League in home runs.
2024-05-18 11:48:00
On the 18th, it will be sunny from western to northern Japan, and temperatures will rise in the morning, reaching temperatures of nearly 30 degrees Celsius in some places. The temperature is expected to rise further in the afternoon, so please take precautions against heat stroke.
2024-05-18 11:26:00
The US White House has announced that a senior official in charge of security policy will soon visit Israel and meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and others. Regarding the military operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, it is expected that Israel will directly urge Israel not to carry out large-scale ground operations.
2024-05-18 11:24:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward of the House of Representatives held last month, three representatives of the political group Tsubasa no Toi were arrested for interfering with the speeches of other camps. Interviews with people involved in the investigation revealed that the group had been conducting publicity campaigns by visiting the homes of celebrities who had criticized the group. It appears that the home address was determined by soliciting information on SNS, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the actual situation of the activity.
2024-05-18 11:02:00
The fourth round of the Meijin Tournament, the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Oita Prefecture. The match is expected to be decided on the afternoon of the 19th, whether Sota Fujii (21) will make his first defense as a "Meijin" with four consecutive wins, or whether Masayuki Toyoshima (34), 9-dan (9-dan) will show his tenacity with one win.
2024-05-18 10:58:00
According to JR East, the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen trains are being removed from the overhead wires between Kumagaya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Honjo-Waseda Station, and work is being done to remove them. Driving is suspended due to up and down lines. It is expected that operations will resume around 11:40 a.m.
2024-05-18 09:58:00
Sumo ozeki Kirishima will be closed from the 18th, the 7th day of the summer tournament. Kirishima will enter this summer's tournament as a kakuban, meaning he will fall from ozeki if he loses, and he has lost 1 win and 5 losses so far, and if he does not re-enter, he will fall to sekiwake at the next tournament in Nagoya.
2024-05-18 09:57:00
Yui Ohashi, 28, won her ticket to the Olympics for the second consecutive Olympics by ``exerting all her strength'' in the women's 200m individual medley. It has been three years since the Tokyo Olympics, where she became the first Japanese woman to win two gold medals in one event. She is determined to give her all to the Paris Olympics, which she considers to be her culmination. (Sports News Department Reporter Shohei Matsuyama)
2024-05-18 09:05:00
On the 17th, someone opened fire in central Afghanistan, and according to the Islamist group Taliban, four people, including three foreign tourists, were killed and several others were injured.
2024-05-18 07:07:00
To mark 80 years since the Crimean Tatars, an ethnic minority in southern Ukraine, were forcibly emigrated along with their ethnic group during the Soviet era, an exhibition will be held in the capital Kiv to tell the story of the hardships of the Tatars. They complain that they are being oppressed again by Russia, which occupied the country, and that tragedies are repeating.
2024-05-18 07:06:00
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it has taken control of 12 villages in the northern part of Kharkiv Oblast in eastern Ukraine, where the offensive is intensifying. President Putin insists there are currently no plans to capture the regional capital Kharkiv.
2024-05-18 06:50:00
North Korea announced on the 18th through its state-run Korean Central News Agency that it conducted a test launch of a tactical ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on the 17th in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Un. The missile is equipped with a newly developed guidance system, and the experiment is said to have been successful.
2024-05-18 06:48:00
The city of Los Angeles, home of Major League Baseball's Dodgers, designated May 17th as "Shohei Ohtani Day," and Ohtani was congratulated by the city council.
2024-05-18 06:41:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was on an official visit to China, said that he had detailed discussions with President Xi Jinping regarding the situation in Ukraine, and praised the Chinese side's stance. Russia is expected to further cooperate with China regarding the situation in Ukraine and strengthen its stance against the West.
2024-05-18 06:31:00
On the 17th, the Diet passed a revised Civil Code that includes the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce. As we move toward the start of operation of the system, the challenge is whether we can dispel concerns and anxieties about the possibility that domestic violence and abuse may continue.
2024-05-18 06:26:00
The US government announced on May 14 that it had conducted a subcritical nuclear test that did not result in a nuclear explosion. This is the third subcritical nuclear test confirmed to have taken place under the Biden administration, and senior government officials say they plan to conduct more frequent tests in the future.
2024-05-18 06:17:00
Early on the 18th, two men were slashed with what appeared to be a knife in a building in the downtown area of Minami, Osaka, and taken to the hospital. Several young men reportedly ran away from the scene, and police are investigating their whereabouts as an attempted murder case.
2024-05-18 06:03:00
In the New York stock market on the 17th, buy orders were placed due to expectations for the future of the economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose in value, closing at over $40,000 for the first time, setting a new all-time high.
2024-05-18 05:35:00
A 26-year-old defendant in Chiba City, who was arrested and charged with illegally manufacturing a homemade gun with lethal force in his home, told investigators that he was "copycating" the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot and killed. Interviews with investigators revealed that he had made a statement to the effect that "he attempted to do so." He also stated that he had tried shooting at a park, so police are investigating the motive further.
