Main news(2024/08/17)
Evacuation orders issued to 7,664 people in 2,623 households in Ishioka, Ibaraki, landslide warning zone
2024-08-17 22:58:00
On the night of the 17th, the atmospheric conditions in Ibaraki Prefecture became very unstable, causing heavy rainfall in some areas, and before 10 pm, Ishioka City issued an evacuation order for landslide warning areas within the city. The Mito Regional Meteorological Observatory is calling for caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels until late on the 17th.
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High school baseball: Summer Koshien best 8 teams decided; quarterfinal matchups
2024-08-17 21:55:00
The best eight teams were decided on the 17th for the summer national high school baseball tournament at Koshien Stadium. The quarterfinals are scheduled to be held on the 19th, with a rest day in between. Here are the matchups.
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High school baseball: Taisha beats Waseda Jitsugyo in quarterfinals, 11th inning tiebreak
2024-08-17 19:14:00
In the fourth game of the 11th day of the National High School Baseball Summer Tournament, after an 11-inning tiebreaker, Shimane's Taisha High School defeated West Tokyo's Waseda Jitsugyo High School 3-2 to advance to the top eight.
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Kamikawa conveys intention to run to PM; Kobayashi to make decision soon; Motegi not yet clear
2024-08-17 19:01:00
Eleven names have been put forward so far in the running for next month's LDP presidential election to decide the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. On the 17th, Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Prime Minister Kishida and conveyed his desire to run. Takayuki Kobayashi also indicated that he will soon decide whether to run. Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi reportedly called for support in front of her supporters if she were to run. Meanwhile, Secretary-General Motegi, who has hinted at his desire to run, has continued to avoid making a clear statement.
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Indonesia holds ceremony at proposed site for new capital as government relocation gets underway
2024-08-17 18:52:00
The Indonesian government, which has been in the process of relocating the capital for over 20 years, held the first Independence Day ceremony in Nusantara, the proposed new capital, on the 17th. While the government is facing the challenge of raising huge amounts of funds, it has decided to move government agencies in earnest from now on.
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A 67-year-old man walking in Kitakami, Iwate, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and other parts of his body.
2024-08-17 18:33:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a 67-year-old man was attacked by a bear while walking in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, and sustained injuries to his face and other areas. The man was able to talk when he was taken to the hospital, and police are urging nearby residents to be careful of bears.
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High school baseball: Kamimura Gakuen beats Okayama Gakugeikan to advance to the top eight
2024-08-17 16:08:00
In the third game of the 11th day of the summer National High School Baseball Tournament, Kagoshima's Kamimura Gakuen defeated Okayama Gakugeikan High School 7-1 to advance to the top eight.
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Open AI "Iranian forces tampering with public opinion" - suspending related accounts
2024-08-17 15:33:00
American IT company OpenAI has announced that it has suspended related accounts, alleging that Iranian forces were using its generative AI ChatGPT to generate multiple long articles about the US presidential election in an attempt to influence public opinion.
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Two men in critical condition, unconscious, possibly falling, on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, Shizuoka
2024-08-17 14:56:00
Between the 16th and 17th, two men were found collapsed in separate locations on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, both unconscious and in critical condition. Police believe that they were both climbing alone and fell off the cliff, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Smoke from Hitachi's Kokubu factory, no reports of injuries, Ibaraki
2024-08-17 14:41:00
According to the Hitachi City Fire Department in Ibaraki Prefecture, a passerby reported at around 1:00 pm on the 17th that "smoke was rising from Hitachi's Kokubu Factory." According to the fire department, five fire engines are currently on the scene, but there have been no reports of injuries so far. In addition, according to the JR Mito branch, the JR Joban Line, which passes near the factory where the fire occurred, is operating normally.
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Shohei Ohtani goes hitless for the first time in two games; team comes from behind to win, ending two-game losing streak
2024-08-17 13:08:00
In Major League Baseball, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers pitched a no-hitter for the first time in two games in the game against the Cardinals on the 16th, but the team came from behind to win, ending their losing streak at two.
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Japan Nuclear Fuel is considering postponing construction of Aomori reprocessing plant for about two and a half years.
2024-08-17 13:08:00
Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, which is building a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, is considering postponing the target completion date, which was set for the end of next month, by about two and a half years, according to interviews with people involved.
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Seeking coolness, many people visit Akiyoshido Cave, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan. Yamaguchi
2024-08-17 12:38:00
As the scorching heat continues across the country, many people are visiting Akiyoshido Cave, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in search of coolness.
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US "renews proposal for ceasefire agreement" - attention focused on outcome of talks
2024-08-17 12:15:00
The Biden administration in the United States has presented a proposal for a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip to Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, and plans to hold further talks by the end of next week with the aim of reaching an agreement. However, Hamas is reported to have expressed skepticism, and the outcome of the talks is attracting attention.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 11:14:00
The rush of people returning home after spending the Obon holiday overseas and those returning to their hometowns is expected to peak on the 17th. People who have changed their plans due to the typhoon are also seen, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station are crowded.
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US Vice President Harris announces new policy: "Lowering prices is the top priority"
2024-08-17 08:16:00
Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, announced new policies aimed at lowering prices for housing, food, and other items, and emphasized that she would make tackling inflation her top priority if elected president.
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First polio case in 25 years in Gaza: UN says fighting must stop
2024-08-17 07:13:00
Gaza health authorities announced that cases of polio, a disease that can leave people paralyzed, have been confirmed for the first time in 25 years. UN Secretary-General Guterres announced plans to begin large-scale vaccinations in the Gaza Strip as early as the end of August to prevent an epidemic, and called for an end to fighting in order to achieve this.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than $1,300 in four days, almost to the same level as before the sharp drop.
2024-08-17 07:06:00
On the 16th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly on the New York Stock Exchange, ending trading with a fourth consecutive day of gains. In the United States, the economic indicators released this week have eased concerns about the future, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by more than $1,300 in the past four days, recovering to almost the same level as before the sharp drop in early August.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Rain clouds developing in Fukushima Prefecture, be on high alert for landslides
2024-08-17 07:00:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but rain clouds are developing locally in Fukushima Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, as well as strong winds, high waves, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen trains operating normally, conventional trains and air travel affected
2024-08-17 06:39:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which canceled operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, is operating normally on the entire line from the first train on the 17th. However, some conventional lines and air services are expected to continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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Empox (Monkeypox) “Vaccine shortage in Africa” Support group
2024-08-17 06:21:00
There are concerns that the spread of the "Empox" infection will continue. Regarding monkeypox, international aid groups have called for countries to quickly provide their stockpiles to Africa, citing a shortage of vaccines and other supplies locally.
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Russia accuses Europe and the US of cross-border attacks on Ukraine "to persuade Russia"
2024-08-17 06:13:00
Regarding the cross-border attacks into western Russia, a senior Ukrainian government official stressed that they were intended to persuade Russia to enter into a fair negotiating process, while a senior Russian government official accused the West of supporting the cross-border attacks.
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Dangerously hot weather expected in Kanto and Tokai regions, with temperatures reaching over 38 degrees Celsius; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-17 06:09:00
Due to the influence of warm air flowing toward Typhoon 7, temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 17th, with dangerously high temperatures expected to exceed 38°C in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside or exercising.
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LDP presidential election: Kobayashi to hold press conference next week to announce candidacy; Foreign Minister Kamikawa requests support
2024-08-17 06:05:00
In the run-up to next month's LDP presidential election to decide the successor to Prime Minister Kishida, Takayuki Kobayashi, who is supported by mid-ranking and young lawmakers, is making arrangements to hold a press conference as early as next week to announce his candidacy. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has conveyed his desire to run to lawmakers he is acquainted with and has begun asking for their support.
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