Main news(2024/11/10)
South Korean President Yoon meets with Trump to confirm Japan-US-South Korea security cooperation following victory
2024-11-10 23:37:00
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol held a meeting following Trump's victory in the US presidential election and emphasized that "structural changes may occur in the field of security as well." At the meeting, the three countries confirmed their intention to continue deepening security cooperation among Japan, the US and South Korea in order to respond to North Korea and other issues.
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Protests against authorities over flooding in Spain that has killed more than 200
2024-11-10 22:19:00
Last month in Valencia in eastern Spain, 130,000 people took part in a protest against the slow response of authorities to floods that killed more than 200 people, and called for the resignation of the regional leader.
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Israeli forces attack northern Gaza, UN agency warns of imminent famine
2024-11-10 20:53:00
The Israeli military continued its attacks on the northern Gaza Strip on the 10th, with more than 30 people, including children, reportedly killed. UN agencies and others have called for immediate humanitarian assistance, saying that "it is highly likely that famine is imminent" in the northern Gaza Strip, where military operations are concentrated.
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Ishin Party decides on voting policy for Baba, including runoff election for Prime Minister nomination
2024-11-10 20:38:00
Regarding how to respond to the Prime Minister nomination election to be held on the 11th, the Japan Restoration Party decided at a joint meeting of both houses of parliament to vote for Representative Baba, even in the event of a runoff election.
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Ishikawa, Komatsu, bear spotted in residential area, stayed for about 3 hours, exterminated, no injuries
2024-11-10 19:48:00
On the 10th, a bear appeared in a residential area in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and stayed on the property for about three hours. The bear was later exterminated and no one was injured.
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Sumo: First day of Kyushu Tournament, new ozeki Onosato starts with a win
2024-11-10 19:08:00
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament began on its first day at the Fukuoka International Center in Fukuoka City, with new ozeki Oonosato getting off to a winning start by defeating maegashira Hiradoumi.
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Japan national soccer team aircraft returns to airport to depart on another aircraft
2024-11-10 19:07:00
On the morning of the 10th, the aircraft carrying the Japanese national team for the final Asian qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup departed from Haneda Airport for Indonesia, but it was discovered that there was a problem with the aircraft and it returned to the airport. The team will depart again on the evening of the 10th on a different aircraft.
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"Digital technology in nursing care" - could it be the key to overcoming the shortage of workers in the field?
2024-11-10 18:54:00
There is a serious labor shortage in the nursing care field. While the number of elderly people who need nursing care is expected to increase in the future, the number of nursing care providers who support them is going bankrupt at a record high, creating a serious situation. It is hoped that the "digitalization of the nursing care field" will be able to resolve this situation. Will it lead to a solution?
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Special Diet session to be convened on the 11th, elections to nominate prime minister in both houses of the Diet, second Ishiba Cabinet to be formed
2024-11-10 18:04:00
A special Diet session will be convened on the 11th following the recent House of Representatives election, and it is highly likely that Prime Minister Ishiba will be re-elected in the Prime Minister nomination election. If elected, Prime Minister Ishiba will immediately begin forming a new cabinet, and will launch the second Ishiba Cabinet on the 11th.
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Emperor and Empress attend "National Conference for Creating a Rich Ocean" in Oita
2024-11-10 17:27:00
The "National Conference for Creating a Rich Ocean," which calls for the protection of fishery resources and conservation of the marine environment, was held in Oita Prefecture, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Fire breaks out on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member transported
2024-11-10 14:50:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, a fire broke out on the Maritime Self-Defense Force's minesweeper "Ukushima" sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of the 10th. According to a person involved, the fire is believed to have started in the engine room.
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JR Seto Ohashi Line train stranded after overhead wire breaks, 150 passengers inside
2024-11-10 13:31:00
On the morning of the 10th, an overhead wire broke on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, causing a rapid train traveling from Takamatsu to Okayama to get stuck on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, with approximately 150 passengers stranded on the train for over five hours.
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Bird flu detected at Ishinomaki poultry farm in Miyagi Prefecture, culling of about 170,000 birds begins
2024-11-10 13:28:00
The government conducted detailed tests on dead chickens at a chicken farm in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and found that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected. The prefecture plans to dispose of approximately 170,000 chickens at the farm.
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[Now broadcasting] Figure skating NHK Trophy exhibition: Brilliant performance
2024-11-10 13:11:00
On the 10th, the final day of the NHK Trophy figure skating event, an exhibition was held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 in Shibuya, Tokyo. In this tournament, Sakamoto Kaori won the women's singles, Chiba Mone came in second, and Aoki Yuna came in third, with Japanese skaters dominating from 1st to 3rd place. Japanese skaters also performed well in the men's singles, with Kagiyama Yuma winning. A day after the competition, the skaters are showing off their splendid performances with expressions different from those they had during the competition.
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Parties debate how to address "annual income barriers" such as the "1.03 million yen barrier"
2024-11-10 12:25:00
Policy chiefs from each party appeared on NHK's "Sunday Debate" and exchanged opinions on how to deal with the so-called "income barriers" such as the "1.03 million yen barrier," which means income tax is levied on annual incomes over 1.03 million yen, and the "1.06 million yen and 1.3 million yen barriers" that relate to social insurance premiums.
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US presidential election results in all states revealed: Trump wins all battleground states by a large margin
2024-11-10 12:05:00
With the results of the US presidential election in every state across the country now known, Republican candidate Donald Trump, who is already assured of victory, has won all of the battleground states and won a large lead in electoral votes over Democrat Harris.
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Kawasaki: 85-year-old woman killed, others injured in series of house fires
2024-11-10 12:02:00
A series of fires broke out in Kawasaki City on the morning of the 10th. In Saiwai Ward, one house was completely burned down, killing an 85-year-old woman and her husband suffering burns. In Tama Ward, a house burned down and one person was injured and receiving treatment. The police are investigating the cause of the fires.
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METI to request Shikoku Electric Power Company to report on large-scale blackout on the 9th
2024-11-10 11:44:00
Regarding the large-scale blackout that occurred on the night of the 9th, affecting up to 360,000 households in Shikoku, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Ltd. to report on the detailed cause and measures to prevent recurrence, and will consider whether any further action is necessary.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Ogimi village, Okinawa
2024-11-10 08:01:00
Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an "emergency safety check" for the Kijoka district at 7:30 a.m., citing rising river levels due to heavy rain. The heavy rain alert level is the highest level 5, and people are urged to check their surroundings, such as nearby buildings or the second floor or higher of their homes, and to take action to save their lives in a safe place. New evacuation orders have also been issued for areas around Shioya Bay. Following the announcement of the flood warning, Ogimi Village issued evacuation orders for areas around the Tagari River at 5:30 a.m., and for the Janagusuku district of the village at 5:50 a.m. An evacuation order was also issued for the Kijoka district. The heavy rain alert level is level 4 out of five levels, and people are urged to evacuate all dangerous areas.
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President Putin signs law to ratify treaty with North Korea
2024-11-10 07:57:00
Russia's state-run news agency reported that President Putin signed a law ratifying a treaty that stipulates military support for North Korea in the event of an emergency, and the focus now will be on how far Russia and North Korea will strengthen military ties based on the treaty.
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Trump to meet with Biden for talks on transition of power
2024-11-10 07:08:00
Trump, who won the US presidential election, will meet with President Biden at the White House on the 13th of this month. They are expected to discuss the transition of power.
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Chiba: Fire burns down three houses; elderly couple from the house where the fire started cannot be contacted
2024-11-10 06:57:00
In the early hours of the 10th, a fire broke out in Chiba City, burning down three houses. The police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire and are investigating the safety of an elderly couple who are believed to be living in the house where the fire started, as they have not been able to contact them.
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Record rainfall in northern Okinawa island, calls for vigilance against landslides
2024-11-10 06:49:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and it is believed that more than 120 mm of rain fell in one hour. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a series of "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and called for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Special Diet session to be convened tomorrow; political reforms to be a challenge even if administration continues
2024-11-10 06:14:00
A special Diet session following the recent House of Representatives election was convened on the 11th, and it is highly likely that Prime Minister Ishiba will be re-elected in the Prime Minister nomination election. There are calls from the ruling and opposition parties for an early revision of the Political Funds Control Law in order to advance political reform, and if the Ishiba administration continues, the issue of how to reach an agreement on this will likely be an issue.
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Qatar intends to halt Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
2024-11-10 06:10:00
As negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas toward a ceasefire have reached an impasse, Qatar has made clear its intention to suspend its mediation efforts toward an agreement, raising concerns about the future of the negotiations.
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