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Associated PressIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least 72 People in Gaza as Ceasefire Prospects Move Closer
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight ...
June 29, 2025
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Associated Press‘Kisses Yes, Bezos No,’ Protesters Say, as Bezos Wedding Bonanza Stirs Controversy in Venice
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice's central streets on Saturday ...
June 29, 2025
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General NewsM4.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Shimane Prefecture
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.0 hit eastern Shimane Prefecture, at 9:59 a.m. on ...
June 29, 2025
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Associated PressUganda’s President Seeks a Seventh Term That Would Bring Him Closer to 5 Decades in Power
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday sought nomination for a seve...
June 29, 2025
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Throws Fastest Pitch of Career at 101.7 mph in 3rd Mound Start for Dodgers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sbohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his career at 101.7 mph and work...
June 29, 2025
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Business SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges: Signs of Growth / Fisheries Industry Seeks Growth Overseas to Counter Declining Domestic Demand; Aquaculture, Quality Control Key Avenues
This is the fourth installment in a series of articles taking an in-depth look at industries with...
June 29, 2025
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General NewsShort Story Dispensers to Appear Around Japan; Creating Unexpected Encounters with Stories
Short story dispensers set to be installed at train stations, tourist information centers, event ...
June 29, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: Council on Elections Asks Voters to Be Mindful of Fake Information; No New Legislation Ready Before Upper House Election
A council on election campaigning comprised of seven ruling and opposition parties on Friday issu...
June 28, 2025
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen Collides with Bear; Services Suspended
The Tohoku Shinkansen line was suspended after a bullet train collided with a bear while travelin...
June 28, 2025
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ArtAnselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’
Why has humanity continuously repeated tragedies? This question came to mind while viewing a solo...
June 28, 2025
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Japan In FocusKagawa: Figurine of Satirized Man Becomes Hit Among Young People; Researchers Hope to Boost Artists’ Profile
ZENTSUJI, Kagawa — A figurine depicting a character from a 20th century satirical cartoon burning...
June 28, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Agree to Continuously Hold Tariff Talks; Akazawa Seemingly Considering Extending His Visit for Negotiations
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States agreed Friday to continuously hold a series of talks tow...
June 28, 2025
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Defense & SecurityBoard of Audit of Japan Warns Many MSDF P-1 Patrol Planes Inoperable; Parts Shortages, Device Defects Among Causes
Some Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1 patrol planes are not operational, according to a Board of A...
June 28, 2025
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EconomyEU Proposes Eel Trade Restriction Despite Japan’s Opposition
BRUSSELS (Jiji Press) — The European Union on Friday proposed making all eel species, including t...
June 28, 2025
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Climate ChangeOn Ireland’s Peat Bogs, Climate Action Clashes with Tradition
CLONBULLOGUE, Ireland (Reuters) — As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Sm...
June 28, 2025