Main news(2024/11/03)
A 28-year-old man who claimed to be a company employee was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case in Yotsukaido, Chiba
2024-11-03 22:39:00
Police arrested Yuta Kaneko (28), a self-proclaimed company employee from Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, on suspicion of robbery and assault after he broke into a home in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, in the early hours of the morning of the 3rd, assaulted a man in his 50s, including punching him in the face, and then stole 13,000 yen in cash before fleeing.
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Nagano: Two men swept away by river; one rescued, one missing; search to begin on the 4th
2024-11-03 21:03:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, two teenage boys were swept away by the river while visiting the scenic Nezame-no-toko area on the Kiso River in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture. One of them was rescued, but the other's whereabouts are unknown. Police and fire departments are set to conduct a search on the 4th.
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President Zelensky: "Russia will launch an attack with over 2,000 drones in October"
2024-11-03 20:07:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces, continuing their military aggression, attacked Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones in the month of October alone, and called on the international community to strengthen sanctions to prevent Russia from producing drones.
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Two days until the US presidential election: Concerns over "political violence"
2024-11-03 19:55:00
The US presidential election is approaching on the 5th of this month and the race is still going strong. However, there have been a series of incidents of "political violence" in which people who do not tolerate politically different views resort to violence, and polling stations in battleground states are on high alert to prepare for such violence. What is happening right now in the US presidential election, which upholds democracy? We will report on the latest developments in the election campaign.
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Japanese painter Atsushi Uemura passes away at age 91. Known for his seasonal flower and bird paintings.
2024-11-03 19:44:00
Atsuyuki Uemura, a Japanese painter known for his seasonal flower and bird paintings, a recipient of the Order of Culture, and professor emeritus at Kyoto City University of Arts, has passed away due to old age. He was 91 years old.
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Polio vaccinations resume in Gaza Strip but six injured in attack on medical facility
2024-11-03 19:39:00
The World Health Organization (WHO) has resumed polio vaccinations in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, but has revealed that a medical facility designated as a vaccination site came under attack, injuring six people, including a child, and is calling for respect for a humanitarian ceasefire.
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National Security Council chief meets with Chinese foreign minister to discuss response to Ukraine situation
2024-11-03 19:04:00
In light of the situation in Ukraine, which could have an impact on the situation in East Asia, with North Korea sending troops to Russia as it continues its military invasion of Ukraine, it has been learned that National Security Advisor Akiba will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the 4th to discuss how to respond.
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[Breaking News] If DeNA wins, they will be Japan's top team for the first time in 26 years. Will SoftBank make a comeback?
2024-11-03 18:19:00
The sixth game of the professional baseball Japan Series began just after 6pm. Will DeNA, who have won three games so far and are on the verge of becoming Japan's first champion in 26 years, be able to decide? Meanwhile, attention will be focused on whether SoftBank, who has no other options, can bring the head-to-head score back to even and also put themselves on the verge of winning. The starting pitchers for DeNA are Shinichi Onuki and SoftBank are Kohei Arihara. We will provide you with the latest information on the game.
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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 restart postponed due to equipment problems
2024-11-03 18:10:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co. had planned to resume power generation on the 3rd at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which was restarted on October 29th, but announced that the restart would be postponed after a problem occurred when they tried to install measurement equipment inside the reactor, causing it to stop working halfway through.
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The first event to compete in software development and ideas to combat disinformation
2024-11-03 17:42:00
As the spread of false information on social media becomes a problem, an event was held in Tokyo for the first time, bringing together IT engineers to compete in the development of software and ideas for early detection and countermeasures against false information.
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Did you know? "171" Disaster Message Dial Trial Session in Tokyo
2024-11-03 16:59:00
An event was held in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where people could actually try out the Disaster Message Dial, which was used by many people during the Noto Peninsula earthquake to let people know they were safe, and a public telephone. *The second half of the article summarizes how to use the Disaster Message Dial and some points to keep in mind when using it.
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US bombers participate in joint drills with Japan, US and South Korea following North Korea's "latest ICBM"
2024-11-03 14:54:00
Following North Korea's launch of what it claims to be a state-of-the-art ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile), Japan, the United States, and South Korea conducted joint drills on the 3rd, which also included U.S. military bombers, of which North Korea is extremely wary.
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Kokugakuin University wins All Japan University Ekiden for the first time, achieving double crown in the three major university ekiden races
2024-11-03 14:41:00
Kokugakuin University won the All-Japan University Ekiden, one of the three major university relay races, for the first time, achieving a second victory following the Izumo All-Japan University Selection.
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Order of Culture Award Ceremony held at Imperial Palace for Tetsuya Chiba and seven others
2024-11-03 12:52:00
On Culture Day, the 3rd, a ceremony to award the Order of Culture was held at the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor presented the Order of Culture to manga artist Tetsuya Chiba and others.
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New suspect, 30-year-old, arrested in Yokohama robbery-murder case: "recovery agent"?
2024-11-03 12:15:00
In a case where a 75-year-old man was killed and his cash stolen from a house in Yokohama last month, police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Tokyo's Adachi Ward on suspicion of robbery and murder. He is believed to have been the one who "collected" the cash stolen by the perpetrator, and during police questioning, he reportedly said, "I collected the money obtained through the crime. I deny committing the robbery."
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Robbery and assault case in Tokorozawa, Saitama - Is the recruiter also doing illegal work?
2024-11-03 11:55:00
Amid a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area involving illegal part-time workers, a suspect believed to be a recruiter who was arrested on the 2nd for a robbery and assault case at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture last month has said, "I was in financial trouble too, so I applied for illegal part-time work on social media and took on the job of recruiting people," according to interviews with investigators. Police believe the recruiter also recruited through illegal part-time work, and are working to identify a person in a higher position who gave instructions.
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People's Party Chairman Tamaki: "The Political Funds Control Law should be revised again in the extraordinary Diet session"
2024-11-03 11:50:00
Regarding the issue of politics and money, Leader Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People has indicated his intention to aim to revise the Political Funds Control Act again in the next extraordinary Diet session in order to achieve things like the abolition of policy activity expenses.
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US Presidential Election: Trump holds rally in Virginia where Harris is leading
2024-11-03 11:40:00
With the US presidential election due to take place on the 5th of this month, former Republican President Trump held a rally in the southern state of Virginia, where Democratic Vice President Harris is reported to be in the lead, and called on voters to vote for him, saying, "This will be the most important election in the history of our country."
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One person arrested near the scene of robbery and assault in Yotsukaido City, Chiba
2024-11-03 08:14:00
According to the police, a man broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, just after 4:00 a.m. on the 3rd, assaulted a man in his 50s who lived in the house, and fled after stealing approximately 12,000 yen in cash from the house. The extent of the man's injuries is unknown. According to the police, police officers near the scene have arrested a person believed to be involved in the incident and are currently investigating the details. The incident occurred in an area dotted with fields and houses, about 3 kilometers southeast of Yotsukaido City Hall.
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JR Joban Line service suspended on both lines between Toride and Tsuchiura stations after car enters tracks
2024-11-03 06:45:00
On the early morning of the 3rd, a car entered the tracks from a railroad crossing in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and overturned. No one was injured, but due to this incident, JR Joban Line has suspended operations on both the up and down lines between Toride Station and Tsuchiura Station.
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HPV vaccine shipment restrictions: Demand increases due to "catch-up vaccinations"
2024-11-03 06:22:00
It has been discovered that pharmaceutical companies are restricting shipments of the HPV vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer, due to the increased demand for the vaccine as part of catch-up vaccinations for people who missed their chance to receive the vaccine. The first vaccination must be administered by the end of this month, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering measures to allow those who wish to receive the vaccine within the deadline.
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Cause of death of employee in Chiba Ichihara robbery and murder case: suffocation, hemorrhagic shock, etc.
2024-11-03 06:17:00
In a robbery-murder case in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where a hotel employee was killed and the payment machine was found broken on the 1st, police have learned that the employee died from being strangled or stabbed with a knife. A knife believed to be the murder weapon was also found on the hotel grounds, and the police are continuing to investigate the details of the incident.
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Death toll from floods in eastern Spain rises to 211, Spanish prime minister says
2024-11-03 06:12:00
Prime Minister Sanchez said that at least 211 people have died in the floods in eastern Spain. In the affected areas, search efforts for missing people are continuing, and volunteers are also helping to remove landslides.
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Russia to transfer more than 7,000 North Korean soldiers to area near Ukraine
2024-11-03 06:08:00
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced that Russia has transferred more than 7,000 North Korean soldiers to areas close to Ukraine. The U.S. government has indicated that the North Korean soldiers will soon join fighting with the Ukrainian military.
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CDP to request that its own measures to combat rising prices be reflected in supplementary budget proposal
2024-11-03 06:01:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan believes that in order to demonstrate its ability to govern, it needs to increase the feasibility of its policies, and so it plans to quickly put together its own measures to combat rising prices and ask the government and ruling parties to reflect these in this year's supplementary budget proposal.
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Robbery case: Two types of secret communication apps used by "recruiters" to collect illegal part-time work?
2024-11-03 05:57:00
Amid a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area involving illegal part-time workers, it has been learned from an investigation that the suspect, a recruiter who was arrested on the 2nd for a robbery and assault case at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture last month, had two highly confidential communication apps on his smartphone. Police are investigating further, believing that he was using multiple apps to gather illegal part-time work.
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