Grass fire at Canadian military base kills four and injures 39
An official described the sudden high winds and spread of the fire as an "uncommon, rapid" event in which flames…
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Zelenskyy says Trump is pushing Ukraine to capitulate to Russia
The Ukrainian leader also offered to accede to Trump's request to stop targeting Russian refineries in exchange for…
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Yokohama elects new mayor after power harassment controversy
The poll was held after former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka's resignation in September over a workplace harassment scandal.
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France seeks to curb violence as wave of unrest hits Europe
Scenes of destruction spanned multiple French cities, with around 1,000 police and firefighters injured.
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Takaichi’s support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office, Kyodo reports
The decline might have been affected by Takaichi's slow response surrounding the resignation of Kazuo Yana as the…
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In tourist-weary Kyoto, U.S. college targets deeper ties between students and residents
Pepperdine University's new year-round Japan program aims to give students an immersive experience while they continue…
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LDP exec denies ex-farm minister’s influence on budget cuts
Koichi Hagiuda apologized for the fact that Yana's remark about budget cuts had led to his replacement as agriculture…
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America’s oldest bad idea about oil
From Iran in 1953 to Ukraine today, Washington's pursuit of oil has repeatedly undermined its own strategic interests.
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Scottish teen chases judo dreams through unique Japanese homestay
Teenager Lexi Buchanan puts in around four hours of work each day, balancing weightlifting with sparring alongside…
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As Yokohama’s Green Expo nears, organizers draw inspiration from the past
From cutting-edge tech to lessons from the Edo Period, the six-month event will seek to help develop solutions to the…
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Joint Japan-U.S. military drill set to break new ground
The Keen Sword military exercises will see Japan deploy longer-range missiles, while the U.S. will send advanced…
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Experts split about whether Brewers’ sweep of Dodgers will impact MLB labor talks
In their first proposal in May, MLB owners asked for a hard cap of $245.3 million and a payroll floor of $171.2…
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Castella searching for a home, sweet home
This charming fellow is Castella, one of three youngsters who came to ARK in August along with their mother when their…
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Deputy mayor of city in Ehime dies after being crushed by festival float
Akihiro Nabae, 62, was among those carrying the float when the incident occurred on a riverbed in the city at around…
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Jonathan Aranda leads way as Rays beat Guardians to even ALCS at 2-2
It is now guaranteed that the ALCS will return to St. Petersburg, Florida, for Game 6 on Monday. Game 5 will be played…
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Japan’s health ministry sets new guidelines for tie-up ads in movies and TV shows
The move came after a poster promoting support for cancer patients that the ministry created in a tie-up with a film…
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Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve with blood clot
Hurts will undergo treatment for the clot, which had already ensured he would miss Sunday's game against the Carolina…
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Takaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows
The APEC summit often serves as an opportunity for Japanese and Chinese leaders to meet, but questions remain amid a…
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All Toyota models to be software-based by 2030
The move will help Toyota generate revenue through software update fees after delivery.
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Nidec to seek damages from founder and executives over accounting fraud
The motor manufacturer said it had concluded that the executives violated laws and regulations in the course of their…
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Karaoke hack shows cybercrime is routine
The head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's cybersecurity body went so far as to describe it as a "state of…
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Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe
Despite his success in various fields, Elon Musk's unrelenting commitment to right-wing politics has taken a toll on…
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In shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent
The trauma of Oct. 7, 2023, remains raw across Israel.
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Tomoki Kameda loses chance to fight for title after opponent becomes ill
The fight scheduled for Las Vegas was called off on Saturday, hours after Figueroa lost his crown on the scales Friday…
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Princess Aiko attends disaster prevention forum in Tottori
This marks Princess Aiko's first trip to Tottori and her second time attending the forum.
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Egypt’s Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says his presidency will end in 2030
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's proposal gives the Egyptian Military Academy a central role in preparing…
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U.S. interest costs hit record $1 trillion, risking debt snowball
For the year through September, net interest costs came to $1.05 trillion, up more than 8% from the $970 billion in…
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Across U.S., ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting
Rather than holding massive marches, the latest "No Kings" protests varied — with honking convoys, concerts and…
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At least 19 dead and 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering
Deadly crowd incidents are a frequent occurrence at Indian mass events, such as religious festivals, due to poor…
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Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help
Saudi Arabia has faced sustained Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting its oil installations, tankers and transit…
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Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
The widening rift has sparked concerns that Trump and Zelenskyy's tumultuous relationship could lead to even worse…
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Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies
At least eight Republican senators and several House lawmakers have spoken out against Trump's diesel deal with Russia…
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France counts cost of violent protests as 1,800 arrested
Paris police said a "record" 855 people had been arrested and streets were littered with the burnt-out remains of…
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Now is the time for Japan’s most flavorful shiitake
The most popular mushroom in the country reaches peak flavor in two periods — one of which is happening right now.
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Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at "Zen and…
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‘Ozu showed the way’: A documentarian looks for the man behind the legend
Though known for his documentaries about American filmmakers, Daniel Raim's project on Yasujiro Ozu was executed with…
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