Main news(2025/05/18)
Israeli military announces launch of large-scale ground operation in Gaza Strip
2025-05-18 23:17:00
The Israeli military, which is expanding its military operations in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, announced on the 18th that it has begun a large-scale ground operation. Since the 16th, when the Israeli military announced the expansion of its military operations, more than 100 people have been killed every day in the Gaza Strip, and there are strong concerns that the number of casualties will increase further as a large-scale operation by ground troops begins.
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Japanese film worker injured in tree fall near Cannes Film Festival venue
2025-05-18 22:54:00
It has been discovered that a tree fell near the venue of the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's three major film festivals, in France on the 17th, injuring a Japanese man who was attending a related event. The man's life is not in danger.
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Mass celebrating the inauguration of the new Pope attended by delegations from around 150 countries and regions
2025-05-18 19:01:00
A mass was held in the Vatican to celebrate the inauguration of the new Pope, Leo XIV, and was attended by delegations from approximately 150 countries and regions around the world.
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party of Japan, Genba, proposes a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet: "Tariff negotiations should also be considered"
2025-05-18 18:05:00
Regarding how to handle the motion of no confidence in the Cabinet, which is the biggest focus of the final stages of the Diet session, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives Koichiro Hamada expressed the view that a decision on whether to submit it should be made only after fully considering the impact it could have on Japan-U.S. negotiations over U.S. tariff measures, as well as the subsequent political situation.
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Princess Aiko visits Ishikawa and interacts with people living in temporary housing following the Noto Peninsula earthquake
2025-05-18 18:01:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, visited Ishikawa Prefecture and interacted with people who were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and are living in temporary housing.
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Romania begins runoff election for presidential election
2025-05-18 17:36:00
On the 18th, the runoff election for the re-run presidential election began in Romania, an Eastern European country. Attention is focused on whether the winner will be the leader of a far-right party that sympathizes with the "nationalism" of US President Trump, or the mayor of the capital, Bucharest, who places importance on ties with the EU.
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LDP Secretary-General Moriyama on consumption tax: "Populist politics will not last the country"
2025-05-18 15:56:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, with the opposition parties calling for a reduction or abolition of the tax rate in mind, stated, "The country cannot survive with populist politics," reiterating his negative view of reducing the tax rate.
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Miyagi nursery teacher murder case: Woman's wallet found at suspect's home
2025-05-18 15:36:00
In a case where an acquaintance was arrested for murdering a nursery school teacher on a beach in Miyagi Prefecture, police have learned that the woman's wallet was found at the acquaintance's home after the murder. Two people were seen near the scene the night before the woman's body was discovered, and police are currently investigating why the acquaintance had the woman's wallet after the murder.
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Multiple vehicles involved in wrong-way driving accident on Shin-Meishin Expressway, two sections closed
2025-05-18 13:02:00
On the morning of the 18th, there was information that a car was driving the wrong way on the outbound lane of the Shin-Meishin Expressway from Mie Prefecture to Shiga Prefecture, and currently two sections of the road are closed. In addition, there was an accident involving several cars near a nearby tunnel, and the police and others are investigating the matter.
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Agricultural policy makers from ruling and opposition parties discuss measures to combat soaring rice prices [Sunday Debate]
2025-05-18 11:53:00
As rice prices remain high, agricultural policy officials from each party appeared on NHK's Sunday Debate to exchange opinions on topics such as the government's release of stockpiled rice and the nature of policies to ensure a stable supply of rice.
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President Trump criticizes Walmart for raising prices
2025-05-18 11:22:00
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the retail giant Walmart for its plans to raise prices on products in response to the administration's tariffs, saying "they should not blame the tariffs," and warned against price hikes.
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Soccer: Daichi Kamada plays the full game as Crystal Palace wins their first FA Cup
2025-05-18 10:34:00
Daichi Kamada of Crystal Palace in the English Premier League played the full game in the domestic cup final on the 17th, and the team defeated Manchester City 1-0 to win their first championship.
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European Football Freiburg Doan Ritsu scores 10th goal of the season
2025-05-18 10:15:00
The final match of the German first division soccer league was held on the 17th, and Freiburg's Ritsu Doan scored his 10th goal of the season in the match against Frankfurt.
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Man believed to be the driver turns himself in after hit-and-run incident involving elementary school student in Misato, Saitama
2025-05-18 10:02:00
In a hit-and-run incident that left four elementary school students injured in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture on the 14th of this month, a man believed to have been driving an SUV that fled the scene on the morning of the 18th turned himself in to the police station, according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating the man, who appears to have a very similar profile to the driver.
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Nissan to offer early retirement to domestic office staff
2025-05-18 09:58:00
Nissan Motor Co., whose business performance has been deteriorating, is planning to cut 20,000 jobs across the group in an effort to turn things around, and it has been learned that in Japan, it will be offering early retirement to administrative employees.
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Miyagi nursery teacher murder case: Did the suspect meet the woman through social media around autumn last year?
2025-05-18 07:20:00
A suspect who was arrested last month on suspicion of murdering a nursery school teacher on a beach in Miyagi Prefecture is believed to have met the woman through social media around autumn last year, according to a police interview. He is reportedly remaining silent during the investigation. Police are currently investigating the motive and details of the incident.
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Car explodes in California near medical facility, local authorities say
2025-05-18 06:30:00
On the 17th, a large explosion occurred near a medical facility in Palm Springs, California, western United States, and local authorities believe it was a car explosion. American television stations have reported that investigators have said that five people have been injured so far, and that a suspect believed to be involved in the explosion appears to have died. Local newspaper Palm Springs Post quoted a police source as saying, "There is a car that appears to have exploded. At this point, we don't know if it was a terrorist attack or what happened."
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Agriculture Minister Eto to accelerate distribution of stockpiled rice "hoping for rice prices to fall"
2025-05-18 06:27:00
On the evening of the 17th, on NHK's "Saturday Watch 9," Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto expressed his hope that the newly announced improvements to rice stockpiles will accelerate distribution and lead to a drop in prices.
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Temperatures rising across the country today, with midsummer temperatures predicted in the Kanto-Koshin region, beware of heatstroke
2025-05-18 06:25:00
Temperatures will rise in many areas on the 18th, with temperatures expected to reach over 30 degrees in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region. Please be careful of heatstroke and take precautions such as drinking plenty of fluids.
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President Zelensky: "Russian military attack on bus leaves 9 dead; tougher sanctions required"
2025-05-18 05:50:00
On the 17th, one day after high-level direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Russian military carried out a drone attack in northeastern Ukraine. President Zelensky strongly condemned the attack, saying that a bus was attacked and nine civilians were killed, and called on all countries to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
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Nissan's factory cutbacks raise concerns about impact on employment at two factories in Kanagawa Prefecture
2025-05-18 05:18:00
Sources say Nissan Motor's plan to cut factories as part of its business restructuring includes two factories in Kanagawa Prefecture, including the Oppama Factory. However, concerns have been raised in the areas where the factories are located about the impact on employment and other issues, and Nissan is expected to proceed with careful consideration.
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Vigorous debate between ruling and opposition parties over handling of consumption tax, with a series of comments aimed at the Upper House election
2025-05-18 04:59:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, leaders of both the ruling and opposition parties have been making comments with an eye on the House of Councillors election this summer. With debates between party leaders taking place in the Diet this week, the discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are expected to become even more lively.
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President Trump posts on social media: "Telephone conversation with President Putin on the 19th"
2025-05-18 04:18:00
US President Trump has revealed his intention to hold a phone call with Russian President Putin on the 19th. He also plans to hold a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, likely in an attempt to create a breakthrough for a ceasefire.
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