Chubu Electric faces scrutiny over reactor decommissioning costs
The company allegedly misrepresented the progress of construction work at some reactors when applying for reimbursement…
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Nepal must prepare before the waters rise again
Two deadly floods in just over a year have exposed a dangerous gap in the county's disaster preparedness.
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Carney faces ticking clock on Canadian support for tough tactics with Trump
The prime minister is one of the few global leaders to retaliate against U.S. tariffs, despite Canada's dependence on…
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NFL pulls plug on Pro Bowl contest to focus on honoring players
The NFL has reworked the event through multiple iterations in recent years as interest in the traditional tackle…
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Inadequate safety monitoring suspected over fatal train accident
The accident, which saw four workers killed, occurred at Shin-Kanuma Station on Tobu Railway's Nikko Line at around…
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Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, over 150 bodies recovered
Officials at Nepal's tourism ministry told media outlets that over 400 tourists are missing, of whom around 340 are…
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Ukrainian commander sped through ‘kill zone’ to save wounded troops
The feat, which captured Ukraine's attention, earned former science teacher Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, the country's…
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Heat altering the behavior of U.K. businesses and consumers, says Barclays
Some 60% of companies are now investing in or plan to invest in technologies to help them adapt to extreme heat, the…
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Formula One leader Mercedes granted engine upgrade under ADUO system
The sport has entered a new engine era this season, and ADUO is designed to prevent one manufacturer from establishing…
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FamilyMart to expand worker dress code, from hair color to hijabs
The shift to more flexible rules comes as the convenience store chain tries to attract more workers.
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U.S. says it’s committed to North Korea’s ‘denuclearization’ after talks omit key phrase
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed the policy, despite signals by President Donald Trump of an interest in returning…
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U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The hackers have used tools they developed to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the…
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Meta says it’ll pay up to $18 billion in social media claims
Key parts of the deal require Meta Platforms to put new guardrails on its platforms, including restricting how much…
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Putin moves to escalate war in Ukraine with talks at dead end
Moscow increasingly views Ukrainian strikes as attacks by NATO because alliance members supply Kyiv with weapons and…
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U.S. allies warn Hormuz is still mined despite Trump claim
Tehran continues to threaten attacks on those that attempt passage without its permission.
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Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
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‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while…
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Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet…
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Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from…
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‘Tech-gemony’ will determine who shapes the next global order
Addressing the China challenge requires fundamental changes in policy by both government and business, as well as…
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Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China
Roads, bridges and power projects have been damaged, and rescue helicopters are not expected to be able to land until…
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Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
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Deterrence can be enhanced without nonnuclear rule change, professor says
The issue should not be included in a planned revision of the country's three major national security documents,…
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Justice Ministry eyes budget boost for policies on foreign nationals
The ministry is set to request a total of some ¥985.6 billion for the year from next April, up 15.7% from the fiscal…
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China goes rural with data centers in quest to power AI
Beijing's strategy sees much of the digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence development across China's…
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North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
The nuclear-armed state suspended participation in international sporting competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic but…
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‘Black smoke’ chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infants
The dawn fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at the capital's premier public…
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Radio station keeps residents informed after Kumamoto quake
FM Yatsushiro suspended its regular programming immediately after the earthquake and instead focused on broadcasting…
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Orban’s EU influence comes to an abrupt end as cash dries up
When he was Hungarian prime minister, he poured millions into organizations within the Brussels bubble that offered…
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United Airlines continues Japan expansion with new Okinawa and Osaka routes
As tourism booms across Japan, United Airlines is continuing to expand its offerings to the country, with new routes…
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Russia is escalating hybrid attacks and Europe has no answer
From cyber attacks to armed drones and mysterious cases of arson, tensions are rising across the continent as the war…
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Swiss to vote on tightening neutrality and ending cooperation with NATO
Posters featuring doves of peace and asking voters to reject war have appeared across the Alpine nation.
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Crown prince and crown princess return from Paraguay
The trip marked Crown Prince Akishino's first visit to the South American country in 20 years.
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Japan to end subsidies for solar panels
Installation costs will remain eligible for aid in principle, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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JSA plans to reduce summer burden on <i>rikishi</i> from 2027
The relentless summer regional tour has long tested rikishi to their limits, but proposed changes to scheduling, travel…
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Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too
The torrential rain experienced by Chiba Prefecture earlier this month was one example of extreme precipitation events…
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