Main news(2024/10/20)
Central League CS Final Stage Game 5: Giants win, making it 3 wins and 3 losses
2024-10-20 21:26:00
In the fifth game of the final stage of the Central League Climax Series, the Giants beat DeNA 1-0, bringing their record to 3 wins and 3 losses, including the advantage of one win given to the winning team. The battle for the Japan Series went to the sixth game on the 21st.
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Fashion critic Pico passes away at age 79
2024-10-20 20:40:00
Pico, a fashion critic and TV personality who appeared on many TV shows, passed away on the 3rd of last month at a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture due to multiple organ failure caused by sepsis. She was 79 years old.
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Tokushima: 8 people reported food poisoning from poisonous mushroom "Tsukiyotake"; restaurant suspended from business
2024-10-20 20:24:00
Eight customers who ate mushrooms at a restaurant in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, complained of nausea and other symptoms. The Tokushima Prefectural Government believes that the cause of the food poisoning was tsukiyotake, a type of poisonous mushroom, and has suspended the restaurant from business for seven days, starting from the 20th.
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With one week left until the House of Representatives election, party leaders give speeches and appeal for support
2024-10-20 18:51:00
With just one week left until the House of Representatives election on the 27th of this month, leaders of each party took to the streets to speak in front of train stations and elsewhere on Sunday, appealing for support.
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Former Ukrainian POWs reveal the reality of Russian torture and abuse
2024-10-20 18:44:00
The United Nations has stepped up its criticism of Russia, alleging that Russian authorities are systematically torturing and ill-treating Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia. In the midst of this, a Ukrainian soldier who was held captive for nearly two and a half years and was only released last month spoke to NHK in an interview about the reality of his situation, saying, "Some prisoners had their ears and hands burned during interrogation. We simply suffered from hunger and could only dream of eating."
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Gaza authorities announce that 73 people died in airstrikes, but Israeli military denies it as an exaggeration
2024-10-20 18:26:00
As the Israeli military advances its operation to eliminate the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, local authorities announced on the 19th that at least 73 people, including children and women, were killed in airstrikes in the north. On the other hand, the Israeli military has denied that the figures are "exaggerated" and emphasized that it is precisely attacking Hamas bases.
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Chiba Ichikawa Robbery Case Victim's Mother Says "I Can't Forgive the Suspects"
2024-10-20 17:19:00
The mother of a woman who was victimized in one of the recent series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which took place in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture on the 17th of this month, spoke to NHK in an interview, saying, "We cannot forgive the suspects who broke into someone's home, inflicted violence on them, and even imprisoned them. We hope they will not commit any more crimes."
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Judge suspected of insider trading engaged in illegal stock trading immediately after transfer
2024-10-20 14:45:00
In the case of a judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency who is currently undergoing a compulsory investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on suspicion of insider trading, it has been learned through interviews with people involved that the judge is suspected of engaging in multiple illegal stock transactions every month since he was seconded to the agency in April this year. The judge handled information about takeover bids (TOBs) as part of his work, and the Surveillance Commission believes he repeatedly engaged in illegal stock buying and selling based on the information he obtained, and is proceeding with an investigation with a view to filing charges with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division.
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Yankees win 41st league championship, advance to World Series for the first time in 15 years
2024-10-20 14:38:00
The fifth game of the American League Championship Series was held on the 19th, with the Yankees winning 5-2 in 10 innings to bring their series record to 4-1, winning their 41st league championship and qualifying for their first World Series in 15 years.
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North Korea's Foreign Minister criticizes the establishment of a sanctions evasion monitoring team by 11 countries including Japan, the US and South Korea
2024-10-20 13:37:00
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Sun-hee criticized the establishment of a new team by 11 countries, including Japan, the United States and South Korea, to monitor North Korea's evasion of sanctions, saying, "Any forces involved will surely pay a price."
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Sapporo robber confesses to "applying for shady part-time job"; investigation linked to Tokyo metropolitan area incidents
2024-10-20 13:27:00
In October, a 25-year-old suspect was arrested in a Sapporo home for a robbery and assault case in which a male resident was tied up and injured, and his cash was stolen. Investigators learned that he had made a statement to the effect that he had "applied for an illegal part-time job." Similar cases involving illegal part-timers have been occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the police are carefully investigating whether there is any connection.
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US Presidential Election: Harris rallies in Southern battleground states, calling for support for herself
2024-10-20 13:15:00
With just over two weeks to go until the US presidential election, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in the battleground state of Georgia, where she criticized former Republican President Trump, saying "Trump only thinks about himself," and called for support for her.
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Dodgers: "Shohei Ohtani discusses base running with coach in game against Mets"
2024-10-20 12:54:00
In the fifth game of the Major League Baseball championship series against the Mets on the 18th, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers made a rare critical remark after the game, saying, "It's a play that can't be excused," when he didn't aim for home plate after a grounder to shortstop from third base. On the 19th, Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel spoke with Ohtani about this, revealing that he had spoken with him and instructed him to take the starting position if the same situation occurs again in the future.
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Yokohama Aoba Ward Robbery and Murder Case: "Highly confidential communication app was used" confession
2024-10-20 12:16:00
In connection with the case in which a 75-year-old man was murdered and cash stolen at a home in Yokohama City on October 15th, the suspect who was arrested on the night of the 19th on suspicion of robbery-murder has stated during questioning that "I used a highly confidential communications app to contact the person who gave me instructions," according to interviews with the police.
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Israeli military intensifies attacks on Gaza Strip; 73 killed in northern airstrike
2024-10-20 12:15:00
The Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip after killing Hamas' top leader, Shinwar, and the Middle Eastern satellite television station Al Jazeera reported on the 19th that 73 people were killed in airstrikes in the north.
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Prince and Princess Akishino attend the National Tree-Planting Festival in Fukui and Echizen
2024-10-20 11:56:00
The National Tree-Planting Festival, which calls attention to the importance of protecting and nurturing greenery, was held in Fukui Prefecture, with Prince and Princess Akishino in attendance.
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Suspect in "Molotov cocktail" attack on LDP headquarters, wearing protective gear, careful preparations?
2024-10-20 11:55:00
On the 19th, a 49-year-old suspect was arrested after throwing what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo and then crashing his car into a fence in front of the Prime Minister's Official Residence. Interviews with investigators have revealed that the suspect was wearing protective clothing.
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[Sunday Debate] Nine ruling and opposition party leaders discuss economic policy
2024-10-20 11:54:00
With just one week to go until the House of Representatives election, leaders from nine ruling and opposition parties appeared on NHK's Sunday Debate to discuss the future of economic policy.
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Dodgers vs. Mets: Both teams practice ahead of Game 6. Who will be the pitchers?
2024-10-20 11:31:00
With the sixth game of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers, featuring Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Mets, featuring Kodai Senga, set to take on each other, both teams held a practice session the day before.
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Yuki Kawamura steps forward to play in the NBA, signing a two-way contract with the Grizzlies
2024-10-20 10:29:00
Yuki Kawamura, who participated in the NBA (American professional basketball) Grizzlies training camp, has signed a two-way contract that allows him to play in the NBA. This marks a big step towards becoming the fourth Japanese player to play in the NBA.
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Explosion at Chinese consulate in Myanmar: military strongly condemns terrorist attack
2024-10-20 10:22:00
The Myanmar military has revealed that there was an explosion at the Chinese Consulate General in Myanmar, causing damage to the building. Local media reported that a "grenade was thrown," and the military has determined that it was a terrorist act and strongly condemned it.
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Boeing workers continue strike as union members vote on 23rd following company proposal
2024-10-20 08:13:00
The labor union of American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, which has been on strike since last month, has announced that it will hold a vote for union members on the 23rd of this month on the company's new proposals for wage increases, etc. The strike has had a major impact on aircraft production and deliveries at Boeing, and attention is focused on whether the strike will end.
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Moldova presidential election: focus on whether path to EU membership will be maintained
2024-10-20 06:54:00
On the 20th, Moldova, a former Soviet republic that has wavered between pro-Western and pro-Russian positions, will hold a presidential election and a referendum on whether to join the European Union. The focus will be on whether incumbent President Sandu will maintain her path to EU membership.
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"Airstrike in residential area in northern Gaza kills 73 people, including children" Middle Eastern media
2024-10-20 06:46:00
Middle Eastern satellite TV station Al Jazeera and other media outlets reported, citing Gaza authorities, that an Israeli airstrike on the 19th hit a residential area in Beit Lahiya in the north, killing 73 people, including many children and women. Many were also injured. The Israeli military has once again stepped up its offensive in the northern Gaza Strip, beginning ground operations in the nearby town of Jabalia on the 6th of this month.
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One week left until the House of Representatives election, fierce election battle
2024-10-20 05:54:00
There is only one week left until the House of Representatives election on the 27th of this month. The leaders of each party are planning to visit electoral districts where close races are expected and appeal for support, so the debate is likely to become even more intense.
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Ukrainian authorities release video of North Korean soldiers at Russian training facility
2024-10-20 05:02:00
Amid speculation that North Korean soldiers may be deployed to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian military invasion, Ukrainian authorities have released a video purportedly showing North Korean soldiers receiving equipment at a training facility in Russia.
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Robbery in Ichikawa, Chiba: Did the man kidnap a woman to get her PIN number?
2024-10-20 04:58:00
Among the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, an incident occurred on the 17th in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, where a female resident who went missing for a time was found to have had her cash card used to withdraw cash after the incident, according to an interview with an investigator. The arrested suspects are believed to have withdrawn the money, and police are investigating the possibility that they kidnapped the woman on the orders of their supervisor in order to find out her PIN number.
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Emergency investigation into unexploded ordnance found at Miyazaki Airport; large amount of iron sand found underground; normal operations resumed
2024-10-20 04:57:00
During an emergency investigation of an unexploded bomb at Miyazaki Airport, a metal reaction was found underground beneath the taxiway, and when the road surface was dug up and examined, it was discovered that a large amount of iron sand had been buried there.
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Empress Emerita turns 90 today, her 90th birthday
2024-10-20 00:00:00
On the 20th, the Empress Emerita celebrated her 90th birthday.
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