NZ's Ardern visits Antarctica to highlight climate change challenges
https://japantoday.com/category/world/nz%27s-ardern-visits-antarctica-to-highlight-climate-change-challenges
October 27, 2022, 5:05 AM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited scientists at New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica on Thursday, as part of a trip aimed at highlighting climate change challenges, her country's…
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What's up with the Bank of Japan stance on interest rates?
https://japantoday.com/category/business/explainer-what%27s-up-with-the-bank-of-japan%27s-unique-track
October 27, 2022, 12:53 PM
Even as the Federal Reserve and the world’s other central banks raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the Bank of Japan has stood firm.
Since 2016,…
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2 die in vehicle collision in Hokkaido after car hits deer
https://japantoday.com/category/national/2-die-in-vehicle-collision-in-japan-possibly-due-to-deer-on-road
October 27, 2022, 12:53 PM
Two men have died after a pair of vehicles collided in an accident caused by a deer in Hokkaido, northern Japan, local police said.
The accident on Wednesday…
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Chinese cities tighten curbs against widening COVID outbreaks
https://japantoday.com/category/world/chinese-cities-tighten-curbs-against-widening-covid-outbreaks
October 27, 2022, 1:08 PM
Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on COVID-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into…
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Astros seek untainted World Series title against Phillies
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/astros-seek-untainted-world-series-title-against-phillies
October 27, 2022, 3:00 AM
After a sign-stealing scandal tainted their 2017 Major League Baseball title, the Houston Astros seek an unblemished crown against the Philadelphia Phillies when the World Series begins on…
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Japan reports 42,737 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-42-737-new-coronavirus-cases
October 27, 2022, 12:54 PM
Japan on Thursday reported 42,737 new coronavirus cases, down 7,557 from Wednesday. Tokyo reported 3,941 new cases, down 406 from Wednesday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Australia to train Ukrainian troops, ship more armoured vehicles
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australia-to-train-ukrainian-troops-ship-more-armoured-vehicles
October 27, 2022, 1:13 PM
Australia said on Thursday it will deploy 70 soldiers to Britain to help train Ukrainian troops there and ship 30 more armoured vehicles to bolster Kyiv's war against…
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Liverpool, Inter ease into Champions League last 16 as Barcelona exit with whimper
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/liverpool-inter-ease-into-last-16-as-barcelona-exit-with-whimper
October 26, 2022, 10:57 PM
Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp's men saw off Ajax 3-0, while Inter Milan also qualified to eliminate Barcelona…
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Facebook parent Meta's revenue, profit decline amid ad slump
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/facebook-parent-meta%27s-revenue-profit-decline-amid-ad-slump
October 26, 2022, 10:36 PM
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday reported that its revenue declined for a second consecutive quarter, hurt by falling advertising sales as it faces competition from TikTok's wildly popular…
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Canada police arrest Syria returnee on terrorism-related charges
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada-police-arrest-syria-returnee-on-terrorism-related-charges
October 26, 2022, 9:59 PM
Canadian police said on Wednesday they had arrested a woman on her return to Canada after 5 years in detention by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for…
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Seed planting in Ariake Sea
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/seed-planting-in-ariake-sea
October 26, 2022, 9:31 PM
Colorful seaweed nets are placed in offshore waters in Saga Prefecture, on Wednesday. Seed planting in the Ariake Sea started across three prefectures the same day.
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EU expanding border guard presence along busy Balkan route
https://japantoday.com/category/world/eu-expanding-border-guard-presence-along-busy-balkan-route
October 26, 2022, 9:58 PM
The European Union signed an agreement Wednesday with North Macedonia to deploy officers from the bloc’s border protection agency Frontex in the small Balkan country as it expands…
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Musk posts video of himself strolling into Twitter HQ
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/musk-posts-video-of-himself-strolling-into-twitter-hq
October 26, 2022, 9:52 PM
Elon Musk posted video Wednesday showing him strolling into Twitter headquarters ahead of a Friday deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy the company.
Musk also…
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Italy's Meloni pledges arms for Ukraine
https://japantoday.com/category/world/italy%27s-meloni-pledges-arms-for-ukraine-berlusconi-toes-line
October 27, 2022, 5:54 AM
The only way to facilitate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is helping Kyiv to defend itself militarily, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on Wednesday.…
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Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/rihanna-to-make-music-return-with-track-for-%27black-panther%27
October 26, 2022, 9:49 PM
After launching high-fashion collections, a lingerie line, a makeup brand, becoming a billionaire and having a baby, megastar Rihanna is making a highly anticipated return to music this…
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Ukrainians expect tough fight for Kherson; Russia stages nuclear war games
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukrainians-expect-tough-fight-for-kherson-russia-stages-nuclear-war-games
October 27, 2022, 4:34 AM
Ukrainian troops at the front line said on Wednesday they were expecting a bitter fight for the southern Kherson region, which Russia now appeared to be reinforcing after…
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Northern Ireland set for fresh elections over post-Brexit impasse
https://japantoday.com/category/world/n.ireland-set-for-fresh-elections-over-post-brexit-impasse
October 26, 2022, 9:58 PM
Northern Ireland on Wednesday appeared headed for a second election this year, after UK government efforts to resolve months of political stalemate over its post-Brexit status failed to…
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British minister tells gay World Cup fans to 'be respectful'
https://japantoday.com/category/fifa-world-cup-2022/british-minister-tells-gay-world-cup-fans-to-%27be-respectful%27
October 26, 2022, 10:07 PM
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly faced criticism Wednesday after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some “compromise” and be…
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Man convicted of killing 6 with SUV in Wisconsin Christmas parade
https://japantoday.com/category/world/man-convicted-of-killing-6-with-suv-in-christmas-parade
October 27, 2022, 3:04 AM
A Wisconsin man was convicted Wednesday of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade, wrapping up a trial…
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Trump aide Meadows ordered to testify in election probe
https://japantoday.com/category/world/judge-orders-meadows-to-testify-in-georgia-election-probe
October 27, 2022, 4:19 AM
A judge on Wednesday ordered former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to testify before a special grand jury that's investigating whether President Donald Trump and his…
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Japan to allow wage payments to digital wallets from April
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/Japan-to-allow-wage-payments-to-digital-wallets
October 27, 2022, 6:01 AM
Japan is planning to start allowing companies to pay wages to digital payment apps like PayPay and Rakuten Pay from April, the labor ministry said Wednesday, in a…
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Former U.S. pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-us-pilot-who-worked-in-china-arrested-in-australia
October 26, 2022, 9:58 PM
A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who ran an aviation consultancy in China is in custody in Australia awaiting an extradition request from his homeland on…
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Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats
https://japantoday.com/category/world/germany-unveils-cannabis-liberalization-plan-with-caveats
October 26, 2022, 9:57 PM
Germany's health minister unveiled a plan Wednesday to decriminalize the possession of up to 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of cannabis and to allow the sale of the…
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English FA takes no action after Gabriel-Henderson clash
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/english-fa-takes-no-action-after-gabriel-henderson-clash
October 26, 2022, 9:54 PM
The English Football Association will not be taking any disciplinary action following an investigation into a confrontation between Arsenal defender Gabriel and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson during a…
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Japan, Lithuania upgrade ties and agree to start security dialogue
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-lithuania-upgrade-ties-to-start-security-dialogue
October 26, 2022, 9:47 PM
Japan and Lithuania have decided to upgrade bilateral ties and start up security dialogue, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, as the Baltic country faces diplomatic…
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Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15
https://japantoday.com/category/world/iran-protesters-rally-to-mark-40-days-since-amini%27s-death
October 26, 2022, 9:56 PM
Gunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in Iran on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens. The attack came as protesters elsewhere in Iran marked…
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Over 65,000 tickets sold for All Blacks match against Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/rugby-over-65-000-tickets-sold-for-all-blacks-match-vs.-japan
October 26, 2022, 9:53 PM
Saturday's rugby test between Japan and New Zealand at Tokyo's National Stadium has sold out with more than 65,000 tickets purchased, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday.…
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French TV star scrutinized in book about sex abuse, #MeToo
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/french-tv-star-scrutinized-in-book-about-sex-abuse-metoo
October 26, 2022, 9:48 PM
“At a certain level of fame, no French man has ever been convicted for sexual abuse.”
These words are from the book “Impunity,” by Hélène Devynck, who says…
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China COVID curbs disrupt production at world's biggest iPhone factory
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/china-covid-curbs-disrupt-production-at-world%27s-biggest-iphone-factory
October 26, 2022, 9:52 PM
Millions of people in China were under tight COVID restrictions on Wednesday as sporadic outbreaks across the country prompted business closures and disruption at the world's largest iPhone…
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Delayed Whitelock joins All Blacks tour after trampoline trouble
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/delayed-whitelock-joins-all-blacks-tour-after-trampoline-trouble
October 26, 2022, 9:53 PM
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock flew to Japan on Wednesday as a late addition to the New Zealand tour squad after revealing his delayed departure had been the…
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