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Insights Into The WorldTo Curb Xenophobia, Foster Mutual Understanding
In July’s House of Councillors election, parties that are cautious about accepting foreign worker...
October 3, 2025
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BaseballCubs Beat Padres 3-1 to Win Wild Card Series, Advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs...
October 3, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Says US Is in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Drug Cartels after Ordering Strikes in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and ...
October 3, 2025
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Associated PressMan Kills 2 in Car Ramming and Stabbing Attack at English Synagogue on Jewish Holy Day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in n...
October 3, 2025
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Associated PressCaptain of Oil Tanker Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet Will Face Trial in France
PARIS (AP) — The captain of an oil tanker that authorities in France have detained off the countr...
October 3, 2025
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Crime & CourtsPolice to Focus on ‘Tokuryu’ Criminal Group Leaders in Fight to Eradicate Crimes Organized Via Social Media
The National Police Agency has established a new office that will serve as a command center in th...
October 3, 2025
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General NewsJapan Eyes Tougher Measures Against Online Hate Speech; Xenophobia Growing Amid Surge in Foreign Workers, Tourists
The Justice Ministry intends to strengthen measures against online hate speech, amid a growing nu...
October 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Digital Agency, OpenAI to Collaborate on Development, Use of Gen AI
The Digital Agency and U.S.-based OpenAI announced Thursday they would be collaborating on the de...
October 2, 2025
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General NewsTest Flight of ‘Flying Car’ Unveiled to Public at Osaka Expo; ANA Plans to Launch ‘Air Taxi’ Service from FY27
The public can now view test flights of a so-called flying car at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in O...
October 2, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Empty Homes Targeted for Subsidy Program, as Rise in Elderly Households Threatens Wave of Vacancies
A model project is set to launch next fiscal year that will provide subsidies to keep homes from ...
October 2, 2025
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General NewsVisitors Delighted by Colorful Blooms in Oita Pref. Flower Park
Visitors were delighted by fields of purple, pink and white globe amaranths at the Kuju Flower Pa...
October 2, 2025
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SoccerNojima Considering Acquiring Stake in J.League’s Yokohama F.Marinos, Could Leverage Club Management Skills from Women’s League
Major electronics retailer Nojima Corp. is considering acquiring a stake in the Yokohama F.Marino...
October 2, 2025
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General NewsOrgan Transplant Figures Released for 1st Time, Showing Large Gap Between Hospitals
The Japan Organ Transplant Network, an organ allocation agency, has released data on the number o...
October 2, 2025
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Aiko Tests Positive for COVID-19
Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Princess Aiko has tested positive for COVID-19, the Imperial...
October 2, 2025
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ArtFrida Kahlo Portrait Could Sell for $60 Million, Shatter Records at Sotheby’s
LONDON (AP) — Frida Kahlo’s face is one of the best known in art, thanks to her bold and challeng...
October 2, 2025