Main news(2024/10/10)
U.S. Consumer Price Index rises 2.4% year-on-year, but rate of increase declines for sixth consecutive month
2024-10-10 22:02:00
The US Consumer Price Index for September was announced, showing a 2.4% increase compared to the same month last year. This is the sixth consecutive month that the rate of increase has been lower than the previous month, and is at its lowest level since February 2021. In the US, the inflation rate continues to decline, and the market is paying attention to the pace at which the Federal Reserve will continue to lower interest rates.
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Japan-China summit begins
2024-10-10 21:53:00
Prime Minister Ishiba is visiting Laos, where he is holding his first summit meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang from just after 7:30 pm Japan time. It is expected that he will convey his intention to build a "constructive and stable relationship" through mutual efforts, despite the various issues and concerns between the two countries.
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Board of Audit points out risk of water contamination at 12 facilities, including Self-Defense Force bases
2024-10-10 21:44:00
When the Board of Audit investigated the construction work on water facilities carried out by the Ministry of Defense at Self-Defense Force facilities, it found that water supply pipes at 12 facilities, including garrisons, had been installed in a manner that did not comply with regulations, such as being located underneath sewer pipes, posing a risk of contamination of drinking water and other water supplies. The Ministry of Defense then carried out countermeasures.
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The "King of Clay" of the men's tennis big four, Nadal, announces retirement
2024-10-10 21:27:00
Rafael Nadal of Spain, who has won the men's singles title at all four major tennis tournaments 22 times and who has been nicknamed the "King of Clay" for his overwhelming strength on clay courts, announced on his social media account on the 10th that he will retire from active competition after this November's tournament.
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Rice growers in Wajima, Ishikawa, appeal for support as this year's harvest falls to less than one-fifth
2024-10-10 20:48:00
Rice producers in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose farmland was damaged by heavy rains in September in addition to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, are appealing for assistance, as this year's harvest is expected to fall to less than one-fifth of normal levels.
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The perpetrator of the robbery and assault incident in Tokorozawa, Saitama, may have applied for a shady part-time job to repay debts
2024-10-10 20:35:00
In a robbery and assault case in which a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture on the 1st of this month, one of the arrested perpetrators stated, "The person who gave me the command offered me several illegal part-time jobs and told me that robbery offers the highest reward. I was short on money so I accepted the offer." Police are investigating further, believing that the commander offered the perpetrators a high reward to encourage them to take part in the robbery.
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Fast Retailing, which operates Uniqlo, surpasses 3 trillion yen in sales for the first time
2024-10-10 19:22:00
Fast Retailing, which operates Uniqlo, saw its sales exceed 3 trillion yen for the first time in the company's financial year ending in August this year, thanks to strong performance in its overseas business and other areas.
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Israeli Defense Minister: Countermeasures against Iran will be "powerful attacks"
2024-10-10 19:15:00
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with US President Biden to discuss countermeasures against Iran's missile attack. While the two countries agreed to keep in close contact over the next few days, Israeli Defense Minister Galant said that the attack would be "powerful and precise," and the scale of the countermeasures is the focus of attention.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's first overseas visit since taking office: ASEAN summit
2024-10-10 19:11:00
Prime Minister Ishiba, who is visiting Laos on his first overseas trip since taking office, attended a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). With China in mind, he expressed his intention to strengthen cooperation in the security field, including maritime security, in order to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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68-year-old man dies in rice field in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, suspected to have been bitten by deer antlers
2024-10-10 18:53:00
On the night of the 9th, a man in his 60s was found dead in a rice field in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, bleeding from his chest. Police are investigating the possibility that he may have been stabbed by the antlers of a male deer, as there was a male deer nearby.
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Two suspects in their 20s arrested for attacking a man receiving payment for a "dark part-time job"
2024-10-10 17:56:00
Two suspects in their 20s were arrested by police on suspicion of robbery and assault for allegedly attacking a man in a park in Saitama City and stealing his smartphone. The victim had visited the park to receive payment for a so-called "illegal part-time job," and police are investigating further, believing that the leader of the "illegal part-time job" was involved in the incident.
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Communist Party announces pledges for Lower House election: Aims to abolish consumption tax, lower tax rate to 5%
2024-10-10 17:52:00
The Communist Party announced its pledges for the House of Representatives election on the 10th. It aims to abolish the consumption tax and lower the tax rate to 5% for the time being, saying it will support people's lives and correct disparities.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant: Why has the removal of nuclear fuel debris been “suspended” for so long?
2024-10-10 17:27:00
It has been one month since the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant began on the 10th, but a malfunction occurred in the device's camera and there is no prospect of removing the debris. Decommissioning experts point out that "TEPCO has not anticipated problems in advance" and that they should reconsider how they are working on the decommissioning work.
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LDP announces pledge for Lower House election: "Become a party that thoroughly follows the rules"
2024-10-10 17:20:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has announced its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election. In light of the issue of politics and money, the pledge states that "we will be reborn as a political party that thoroughly follows the rules," and includes working to ensure transparency regarding the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party to lawmakers, with the possibility of abolishing them in the future.
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Accident at over 160km/h: Prosecutors request change of charges to dangerous driving resulting in death
2024-10-10 16:55:00
The Utsunomiya District Public Prosecutors Office has requested the Utsunomiya District Court to change the charge against a 21-year-old defendant who was charged with negligent driving resulting in death for allegedly driving a car at a speed exceeding 160 kilometers per hour and causing a rear-end collision that killed a man in Utsunomiya City last year to dangerous driving resulting in death. The family of the deceased man had appealed for the charge to be changed to a more severe one.
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Empress Emerita "Pain eased, rehabilitation begins the day after surgery" - Grand Master of the Imperial Household Agency
2024-10-10 16:50:00
At a regular press conference on the 10th, Grand Master of the Imperial Household Agency Yasuhiko Nishimura revealed that the Empress Emerita, who broke her femur and underwent surgery, is no longer in pain and has been undergoing rehabilitation since the day after the surgery.
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Chinese authorities harass Chinese people in Japan who are critical of the government: Human rights group
2024-10-10 16:03:00
The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch has published the results of an investigation which suggests that Chinese authorities are harassing and pressuring people of Chinese origin who have engaged in activities critical of the Chinese government in Japan.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications begins consideration of creating concrete system regarding false information on the Internet
2024-10-10 15:54:00
Regarding issues such as false information on the internet, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has begun considering creating concrete systems to encourage businesses to quickly delete posts.
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Seven & i Group announces restructuring plan aimed at increasing corporate value
2024-10-10 15:40:00
On the 11th, Seven & i Holdings, a major retailer, announced that it would establish an intermediate holding company to consolidate its supermarkets, specialty stores, and other businesses in order to focus management resources on its core convenience store business. The intermediate holding company will be called York Holdings, and in addition to its original business, Ito-Yokado, it will also have general goods store Loft and baby goods store Akachan Honpo under its umbrella. As it has become clear that it has received a new takeover proposal worth 7 trillion yen from a major Canadian convenience store chain, the aim is to focus management resources on its core convenience store business, improve management efficiency, and increase its corporate value.
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Horse racing: Jockey Nanako Fujita suspended from riding for inappropriate use of smartphone
2024-10-10 15:14:00
Nanako Fujita, the first Japanese female jockey to win a major race at the Japan Racing Association (JRA), was suspended from riding for using a smartphone in the adjustment room during a race, where contact with the outside world is prohibited. On October 7, two male jockeys in their 20s were also punished for the same reason, and there have been a series of incidents of inappropriate smartphone use at the JRA.
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Two more arrested in Yachiyo, Chiba on suspicion of attempted robbery "We wanted money"
2024-10-10 15:10:00
In connection with an incident in August this year in which a duo broke into a pawn shop in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, police have made two more arrests, including a 24-year-old suspect who was arrested and indicted in a separate robbery and assault case in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Defense Minister Nakatani: "I would like to visit South Korea as soon as possible and hold a meeting"
2024-10-10 14:42:00
Defense Minister Nakatani met with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Young-hyun via video conference for the first time since taking office, and the two ministers agreed to promote defense cooperation between the two countries and among the three countries including the United States, as well as to aim to visit South Korea at an early date.
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Taiwan President Lai: "The People's Republic of China has no right to represent Taiwan"
2024-10-10 14:12:00
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, in a speech at a ceremony marking Double Tenth Day, which is designated as National Day, warned China, saying, "The People's Republic of China has no right to represent Taiwan. We will uphold national sovereignty and will not tolerate encroachment or annexation." While also showing his intention to seek dialogue and exchanges on an equal footing.
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Amazon unveils new AI-equipped delivery vehicles to boost efficiency
2024-10-10 14:09:00
American IT giant Amazon has unveiled a state-of-the-art delivery vehicle that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to instantly identify packages that need to be delivered. As demand for online shopping increases, the company aims to reduce the burden on employees and improve efficiency.
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Ishikawa Kaga Bear on residential property stayed for about 3 hours and was exterminated No injuries
2024-10-10 14:06:00
On the morning of the 10th, a bear appeared in a residential area in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and stayed in a house's garden for about three hours, but was exterminated by the hunting association. No one was injured.
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Tottori Prefecture passes its own ordinance on election poster boards
2024-10-10 14:02:00
On the 10th, the Tottori Prefectural Assembly passed and enacted a unique ordinance that prohibits the posting of any posters other than those calling for support on election poster bulletin boards. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said it had "never heard" of such an ordinance being enacted by a local government, and it is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
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Iwao Hakamada found innocent: "Lessons should be learned and proper investigation should be carried out" - National Police Agency Commissioner
2024-10-10 13:43:00
Regarding the acquittal of Hakamada Iwao in a retrial of the case in which a family of four was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro said at a press conference on the 10th, "If there are any lessons to be learned, we will take them seriously and engage in a thorough and proper investigation."
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Former Prime Minister Kishida to decline to run in both proportional representation and other seats in order to regain public trust
2024-10-10 13:38:00
In response to the politics-and-money scandal, former LDP Prime Minister Kishida has decided to decline to run in both the proportional representation and lower house seats in the House of Representatives election on the 27th of this month, as he wants to demonstrate his commitment to restoring trust as the party's former president.
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Yankees and Kenta Maeda's Tigers are on the brink of winning the league championship
2024-10-10 12:48:00
On the 9th, two games of the third round of the American League Division Series in the Major League Baseball playoffs were held, with the Yankees and the Tigers, featuring pitcher Maeda Kenta, each winning, putting them one step closer to advancing to the League Championship Series.
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[Live broadcast scheduled] Nobel Prize 2024 Literature Prize to be announced tonight
2024-10-10 12:12:00
The winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on Thursday, October 10th at 8:00 pm Japan time. This NHK news site will be live streaming the press conference and providing breaking news on the winners.
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U.S. military helicopter crash lands on coast of Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; no reports of injuries
2024-10-10 12:05:00
According to the city of Chigasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, the city received information through the fire department that a helicopter had made an emergency landing near the city's coast at around 11:20 a.m. on the 10th, and is currently gathering information. The helicopter that made the emergency landing is believed to be a US military aircraft, and so far the local fire department has not received any information that anyone was injured. The fire department and others are continuing to investigate the details of the incident.
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Five former lawmakers and newcomers to Iwate constituency in House of Councillors by-election announced
2024-10-10 12:03:00
A by-election for the Iwate constituency of the House of Councillors, which will be held on the same day as the House of Representatives election, was announced on the 10th, and so far five former lawmakers and newcomers have announced their candidacy.
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The Metropolitan Police Department established an election violation control headquarters for the House of Representatives election, with approximately 2,000 members to crack down on the matter
2024-10-10 11:00:00
Following the dissolution of the House of Representatives on the 9th, the Metropolitan Police Department will set up an election violations control headquarters for the House of Representatives election on the 10th, and will be conducting full-scale crackdowns with a force of approximately 2,000 personnel.
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Kodai Senga's Mets are the first team to advance to the S League championship
2024-10-10 10:59:00
In the Major League Baseball playoffs, in the National League Division Series, the Mets, with pitcher Kodai Senga on their team, came from behind to win Game 4 against the Phillies, 4-1, bringing their series record to 3 wins and 1 loss, and becoming the first team in either league to advance to the League Championship Series.
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Dodgers' Ohtani hits a timely single to right field in his second at-bat in the 4th game of the Division Series [Breaking news]
2024-10-10 10:49:00
On the 9th, the fourth game of the Major League playoffs, the National League Division Series, between the Dodgers and the Padres, is being held in San Diego, the Padres' home stadium. The Padres are leading the league championship series with 2 wins and 1 loss, and if the Dodgers lose, they will be eliminated.
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US President Biden criticizes Trump for "fake news and making people anxious"
2024-10-10 10:23:00
U.S. President Biden has accused former President Trump of spreading false information and causing anxiety to people in response to criticism of his administration's response to the hurricanes that made landfall in southern states last month and caused extensive damage.
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September Corporate Price Index increased 2.8% year-on-year, growth rate expanded from the previous month
2024-10-10 09:07:00
The Corporate Price Index, which shows the prices of goods traded between companies, rose 2.8% in September compared to the same month last year, up from 2.6% in the previous month.
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Japan beats China to win Asian Table Tennis Women's Team Championships, first victory in 50 years
2024-10-10 07:59:00
The women's team final of the Asian Table Tennis Championships being held in Kazakhstan was held on the 9th, and Japan defeated China to win the championship.
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Ratan Tata, Honorary Chairman of India's largest conglomerate, Tata Group, passes away
2024-10-10 07:57:00
Ratan Tata, Honorary Chairman of the Tata Group, a major Indian conglomerate, who served as chairman for about 20 years and is known for growing the group into a global company, has passed away. He was 86 years old.
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Tennis: Wimbledon to abolish line judges, fully adopt machine refereeing
2024-10-10 07:33:00
At the Wimbledon Championships in the UK, one of the four major tennis tournaments and boasting a history of nearly 150 years, the lines judges who judge whether the ball is "in" or "out" have been abolished and instead mechanical judging using camera footage has been fully implemented.
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Another hurricane is expected to hit the southern US. 5.9 million people ordered to evacuate in Florida.
2024-10-10 07:06:00
In the southern US state of Florida, where the hurricane is approaching, state authorities have issued evacuation orders to approximately 5.9 million people and are urging people to be on alert for strong winds, etc. In southern states such as Florida, major floods and landslides were caused by a hurricane last month, and there are growing concerns that another major damage will occur.
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Okinawa: 80 years since the "10/10 Air Raid" that left more than 1,400 dead and injured
2024-10-10 06:34:00
It has been 80 years since the "10/10 Air Raid" in which the US military carried out a large-scale air raid on Okinawa and other areas, killing and wounding more than 1,400 people. This air raid is said to be the first in Japan in which civilians were targeted on a large scale, and those who experienced it also talk about it as the beginning of the Battle of Okinawa the following year.
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Prime Minister Ishiba arrives in Laos to attend ASEAN summit and other events
2024-10-10 06:32:00
Prime Minister Ishiba arrived in Laos on the morning of the 10th for his first overseas visit since taking office. In addition to attending a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he plans to hold summit meetings with South Korea, China and other countries, and hopes to build relationships with the leaders of those countries.
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President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold phone call: "Discussions continue"
2024-10-10 06:15:00
U.S. President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu by telephone, and the White House said the topic of countermeasures in response to Iran's massive missile attack on Israel was also discussed, adding that "discussions are continuing on how to respond."
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Taiwan President Lai to speak at Double Tenth Day ceremony, expected to discuss relations with China
2024-10-10 05:34:00
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will deliver a speech at the Double Tenth Day ceremony on the 10th, which is considered Taiwan's National Day. He is expected to mention relations with China, and attention is focused on whether China, which has criticized President Lai as a "Taiwan independence advocate," will further increase military pressure on the country.
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Ukraine's Energy Minister: "This winter will be a big test"
2024-10-10 05:16:00
With winter approaching, Ukraine's Minister of Energy gave an interview to NHK, saying that attacks by the Russian military on energy facilities have become commonplace, and that "this winter will be a major test for us," and appealed for support to strengthen the country's air defense system.
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Philippine President urges ASEAN member states not to turn a blind eye to China
2024-10-10 04:58:00
Ahead of the China-ASEAN summit to be held in Laos on the 10th, Philippine President Marcos called on member states not to "turn a blind eye" to China's increasingly assertive behavior in the South China Sea, internal Philippine government documents have revealed.
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House of Representatives election: Each party enters into de facto election campaign with voting scheduled for the 27th
2024-10-10 04:31:00
The House of Representatives was dissolved on the 9th, and each party has effectively entered into the election campaign for the House of Representatives election to be held on the 27th of this month. The ruling party will appeal for the continuation of the administration in order to steadily push forward with economic policies to deal with high prices, while the opposition party argues that a change of administration is necessary to restore trust that has been damaged by problems over politics and money. A fierce debate is expected to unfold.
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