Main news(2024/12/14)
Woman found dead at Arakawa crosswalk in Tokyo; investigation into hit-and-run incident
2024-12-14 22:06:00
In the early morning of the 14th, a woman was found bleeding and collapsed on a crosswalk in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, and later died. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run, questioning the taxi driver, and is carefully investigating whether any other vehicles were involved.
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Woman stabbed with knife at Kitakyushu restaurant
2024-12-14 21:56:00
According to the fire department, at around 8:30 pm on the 14th, a restaurant employee in Tokuriki, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, reported that a woman had been stabbed with a knife. The woman was taken to the hospital, and her condition is unknown.
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[Explanation] South Korean President Yoon's impeachment motion passed. What's behind it? Will he be arrested?
2024-12-14 21:07:00
A vote on a motion calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol was held in the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 14th, and the motion was passed as more than two-thirds of the members of the National Assembly voted in favor. What is the background to the vote? Is there a possibility that President Yoon will be arrested? This is an explanation by International Department reporter Takahide Nagasuna.
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Former Japan national soccer team player Tomoaki Makino's retirement match, including a star-studded World Cup lineup
2024-12-14 20:36:00
The retirement match for former Japan national soccer team defender Makino Tomoaki was held in Kobe, with the impressive lineup of players who played in the World Cup and a performance reminiscent of his playing days, thrilling the crowd.
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Russian presidential office "welcomes President-elect Trump's criticism of Ukraine"
2024-12-14 20:05:00
A spokesman for the Russian presidential office welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of Ukraine's attack on Russian territory with long-range missiles, but said the country will wait carefully to see what policies Trump will implement after taking office.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Funds after the second reconstruction period will exceed those of the current five years"
2024-12-14 19:57:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and expressed his determination to continue to work responsibly toward Fukushima's reconstruction. He also stated his intention to secure additional financial resources over the next five years of the "Second Phase of Reconstruction and Revitalization Period," which ends next fiscal year, to further advance the return of evacuees.
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Families of abduction victims appeal for "immediate rescue of all victims"
2024-12-14 18:43:00
A symposium aimed at resolving the issue of abductions by North Korea was held in Tokyo, where families of the victims called for the immediate rescue of all victims.
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Snowfall expected to continue in mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan coast from northern to eastern Japan; be careful
2024-12-14 17:12:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air, rain and snow are falling on the Sea of Japan side, and snow is expected to fall intermittently through the 16th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan. Please check the latest weather information and be careful of driving on snowy roads and the impact on traffic.
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Fake sexual images of celebrities being sold in large quantities on Mercari and other sites; calls for action
2024-12-14 16:46:00
Deepfakes use AI to create fake images and videos that are so ingeniously created that they are indistinguishable from the real thing. It has been discovered that this technology has been used to create sexually explicit images of celebrities, which are being sold in large quantities on major flea market app Mercari and other sites. Organizations made up of talent agencies and other organizations are calling for stronger measures to be taken.
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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation between Shin-Yokohama and Odawara
2024-12-14 15:00:00
According to JR Central, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were suspended on the northbound tracks between Shin-Yokohama and Odawara stations due to vinyl found on the overhead wires, but resumed at 2:49 p.m.
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US Federal Appeals Court Denies TikTok Ban Request for Injunction
2024-12-14 12:53:00
A federal appeals court has rejected TikTok's request for an emergency injunction over a law banning the video-sharing app in the United States. With the law coming into effect on the 19th of next month, attention is focused on how TikTok will respond.
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Setagaya family murder case: 24 years soon to come - Call for information near the scene
2024-12-14 12:23:00
With the 24th anniversary of the murder of a family of four in a home in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo approaching, on the 14th, investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department distributed flyers near the scene, calling for information.
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South Korea to vote on bill calling for impeachment of president as final adjustments continue for ruling party
2024-12-14 11:50:00
A vote on a motion calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol will take place on the afternoon of the 14th. For the motion to pass, at least eight members of the ruling party must vote in favor. The ruling party is believed to have been holding a general assembly of lawmakers in the National Assembly since the morning to discuss the party's response, with final adjustments continuing.
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Yazaki Corporation files complaint after National Tax Agency finds it has failed to declare 34 billion yen in tax
2024-12-14 08:21:00
It has been learned from an interview with a related person that the major auto parts manufacturer Yazaki Corporation has been accused of failing to declare approximately 34 billion yen in tax returns by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau for overstating expenses paid to a subsidiary. Yazaki Corporation has reportedly filed an appeal with the National Tax Tribunal.
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Georgia Presidential Election: Incumbent declares intention to remain in office
2024-12-14 08:15:00
The former Soviet republic of Georgia will hold a presidential election on the 14th and elect a new president. However, the incumbent president has not acknowledged the election and has expressed his intention to remain in office even after his term expires, deepening the conflict.
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New French Prime Minister Bayle calls for cooperation from left and right
2024-12-14 07:30:00
The centrist Bayle, the new prime minister appointed by French President Macron, is attracting attention as to whether he will call for cooperation from both the left and right wings and lead to a breakthrough in the current situation as the ruling party continues to run a tough government.
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Judo rule changes to bring back "valid" points; IJF announces outline
2024-12-14 07:05:00
On the 13th, the International Judo Federation (IJF) announced the outline of rule changes aimed at encouraging matches to be decided by points based on techniques more than ever before. In addition to reinstating "valid" points, the IJF will partially lift the ban on attacks to the lower body, which are currently completely banned.
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"Trump plans to have dinner with Akie Abe, wife of former Prime Minister Abe" US report
2024-12-14 07:04:00
CNN and other media outlets have reported that the next president of the United States, Donald Trump, is planning to hold a private dinner with Akie Abe, the wife of the late former Prime Minister Abe, in southern Florida on the 15th of this month.
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Superflares occur once every 100 years on stars similar to the Sun: analysis
2024-12-14 06:32:00
A research team from Japan and other countries has compiled the results of an analysis that suggests that huge explosive phenomena known as "superflares" occur about once every 100 years in stars similar to our sun, and has decided to conduct further research into whether the same phenomenon occurs on our sun.
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Syria: UN "closely monitors interim government" as rebel leaders call for unity
2024-12-14 06:04:00
Regarding Syria, where the Assad regime has collapsed, a UN spokesman said, "The situation remains very fluid," and indicated the need to keep a close eye on the interim government's fate. Meanwhile, the leaders of the rebel forces who lead the interim government are calling for unity among the people, and appear to be aiming to dispel domestic and international anxiety.
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Venture-developed rocket Kairos No. 2 launched today in Wakayama
2024-12-14 06:03:00
Kairos 2, a small rocket developed by a Tokyo venture company, is scheduled to be launched on the 14th from a rocket launch site in Wakayama Prefecture. The first rocket exploded and failed immediately after launch in March of this year, but the second rocket will once again aim to put a satellite into orbit, the first time it has been launched by a private company alone in Japan.
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LDP postpones "disclosure method devising expenditures" to adjust Political Funds Control Law revision
2024-12-14 06:00:00
Regarding the further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the LDP is moving forward with adjustments to remove from the bill the "disclosure method devised expenditures," which would allow some expenditures to be kept confidential, and is instead postponing this as a matter for further consideration. The LDP hopes to gain the understanding of the opposition parties through amendment negotiations and move forward with the revision of the law.
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Democratic Party for the People objects to LDP-Komeito proposal to raise income tax deduction to 1.23 million yen, adjustments to be made
2024-12-14 05:25:00
Regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito presented the Democratic Party for the People with a proposal to raise the income tax deduction amount by 200,000 yen from the current amount to 1.23 million yen from next year. The Democratic Party for the People has pushed back, calling for a further increase, and the three parties have decided to continue their negotiations next week.
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South Korea to vote today on impeachment motion against President Yoon
2024-12-14 05:09:00
A vote on the motion calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol is scheduled for the afternoon of the 14th. Amid persistent criticism from the public over the "emergency martial law," multiple South Korean media outlets have reported that seven ruling party lawmakers have indicated their intention to support the motion, with the possibility of this number increasing. With the day of the vote approaching, attention is focused on the outcome of the impeachment.
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