Niigata fireworks
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/niigata-fireworks
May 12, 2023, 8:56 PM
Fireworks are viewed from Toki Messe where the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors is being held, in Niigata on Friday.
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Nigerian court asked to stop president-elect's inauguration, extend incumbent's tenure
https://japantoday.com/category/world/nigerian-court-asked-to-stop-president-elect%27s-inauguration-extend-incumbent%27s-tenure
May 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
A court in Nigeria has been asked to stop the planned inauguration of the country’s next president and to extend the incumbent's tenure, court documents obtained Friday show.…
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Warring Sudanese factions fight on after failing to agree truce
https://japantoday.com/category/world/warring-sudanese-factions-fight-on-after-failing-to-agree-truce5
May 12, 2023, 9:27 PM
Air strikes and artillery pounded Khartoum on Friday after Sudan's warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary failed to agree to a ceasefire despite committing to protect civilians…
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Uncertainty clouds U.S. transition at Mexico border as new rules take effect
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uncertainty-clouds-u.s.-transition-at-mexico-border-as-new-rules-take-effect2
May 12, 2023, 9:27 PM
The Biden administration began implementing a sweeping policy shift at the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday as a COVID-era order that had allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants…
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London police chief rejects complaints of heavy-handed response to coronation protesters
https://japantoday.com/category/world/london-police-chief-rejects-complaints-of-heavy-handed-response-to-coronation-protesters
May 12, 2023, 9:27 PM
London’s top police officer defended the department Friday from complaints of a heavy-handed response to protesters during the coronation of King Charles III, saying his officers intervened to…
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-granted-bail-leaves-court
May 12, 2023, 9:27 PM
A Pakistani court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan's release on bail for two weeks, his lawyer said on Friday, after his arrest in a land fraud case…
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Spanish, Italian and English giants head to U.S. for friendlies
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/spanish-italian-and-english-giants-head-to-us-for-friendlies
May 12, 2023, 9:26 PM
Six of Europe's elite clubs will play friendly matches in the United States in July, organizers of the Soccer Champions Tour announced on Friday.
Spanish giants Real Madrid…
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Russia's Arman Adamian wins world judo gold under neutral flag
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/russia%27s-arman-adamian-wins-world-judo-gold-under-neutral-flag
May 12, 2023, 9:26 PM
Russia's Arman Adamian won a world judo title on Friday at the first major international team competition to welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes since last year's invasion…
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Jonas Brothers release new album, plan to prioritize mental health on upcoming tour
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/jonas-brothers-release-new-album-plan-to-prioritize-mental-health-on-upcoming-tour
May 12, 2023, 9:24 PM
After two decades in the spotlight, the Jonas Brothers are still chasing butterflies.
Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas are releasing their sixth studio record “The Album” on Friday,…
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U.S. upsets defending champ Finland at hockey worlds, Czechs top Slovakia
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/us-upsets-defending-champ-finland-at-hockey-worlds-czechs-top-slovakia
May 12, 2023, 9:26 PM
The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday.
Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal…
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7,300 health insurance entries erroneously linked to My Number IDs
https://japantoday.com/category/national/7-300-health-insurance-entries-erroneously-linked-to-my-number-ids
May 12, 2023, 9:22 PM
Around 7,300 cases involving My Number national identification cards linked to health insurance data have been found to have contained erroneously registered information, Japan's health ministry said Friday.…
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Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss security, economic growth and cooperation
https://japantoday.com/category/world/representatives-from-25-indian-ocean-nations-discuss-security-economic-growth-and-cooperation
May 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discussed regional economic growth, cooperation and security at the Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh on Friday as the Indo-Pacific grows in importance…
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Twitter's new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/reports-nbc-universal-executive-will-take-over-as-the-new-ceo-of-twitter
May 12, 2023, 9:25 PM
Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry.
“I am excited to welcome…
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1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting outside Indianapolis fast-food restaurant
https://japantoday.com/category/world/1-dead-3-wounded-in-shooting-outside-indianapolis-fast-food-restaurant
May 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
Four people were shot, one fatally, outside an Indianapolis fast-food restaurant where the three surviving victims sought help after the late-night shooting, police said Friday.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan…
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Thai parties make push to woo voters ahead of Sunday election
https://japantoday.com/category/world/thai-parties-make-push-to-woo-voters-ahead-of-sunday-election
May 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
Surrounded by adoring crowds packed inside stadiums and halls, the main prime ministerial candidates of Thailand's political parties made a final push to rally supporters on Friday, two…
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Djokovic battles past Etcheverry in Rome opener, perfect Swiatek
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swiatek-gets-off-to-perfect-start-in-italian-open
May 12, 2023, 9:26 PM
Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.
A six-time…
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Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut
https://japantoday.com/category/world/Ukraine-says-it-has-retaken-territory-near-embattled-eastern-city-of-Bakhmut
May 12, 2023, 9:27 PM
Ukrainian military commanders said Friday that their troops had recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war’s longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern…
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Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
https://japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-data-on-more-than-2-million-vehicles-in-japan-were-at-risk-in-decade-long-breach
May 12, 2023, 9:21 PM
A decade-long data breach in Toyota’s much-touted online service put some information on more than 2 million vehicles at risk, the Japanese automaker said Friday.
Spanning from January…
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It's Eurovision time! Here's how the contest works and who to watch for
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/it%27s-eurovision-time%21-here%27s-how-the-contest-works-and-who-to-watch-for
May 12, 2023, 9:23 PM
Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The 67th Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday with a grand final broadcast live from Liverpool. There will…
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U.S., German ministers discuss efforts to counter Russian sanctions evasion
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/u.s.-german-ministers-discuss-efforts-to-counter-russian-sanctions-evasion
May 12, 2023, 9:25 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Friday, underscoring the importance of working together to counter evasion of Western sanctions imposed on Russia…
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Nikkei gains, Asian shares mostly lower on looming worry over U.S. banks, China growth
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-mostly-lower-on-looming-worry-over-us-banks-china-growth
May 12, 2023, 7:07 AM
Asian shares were mostly lower Friday on looming worries over U.S. banks and lagging demand from China, the region's major driver of growth.
“Asian equities struggled for direction…
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World sport returns to China after years of COVID cancellations
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-sport-returns-to-china-after-years-of-covid-cancellations
May 12, 2023, 6:39 AM
China will next week host its first major international sports event since abandoning strict COVID rules, heralding the return of elite competition to the country after more than…
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G7 finance leaders face tricky trade-off to counter China
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/g7-finance-heads-face-tricky-trade-off-in-debating-steps-to-counter-china1
May 12, 2023, 10:03 AM
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies are debating the idea of implementing targeted controls on investments to China, which analysts see as a double-edged…
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Turkey's Erdogan, master campaigner, faces toughest contest yet
https://japantoday.com/category/world/analysis-turkey%27s-erdogan-master-campaigner-faces-toughest-contest-yet1
May 12, 2023, 6:45 AM
For more than two decades, President Tayyip Erdogan has been the lord of all elections in Turkey.
With Sunday's presidential vote putting him in a tight race with…
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Japan, S Korea discuss visit by team of experts to Fukushima nuclear plant
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-south-korea-eye-visit-by-team-of-experts-as-fukushima-nuclear-plant-prepares-water-release
May 12, 2023, 9:20 PM
Officials from Japan and South Korea are discussing a visit by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but…
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Japan coach wary of 'extremely difficult' Asian Cup group
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-coach-wary-of-%27extremely-difficult%27-asian-cup-group
May 12, 2023, 9:26 PM
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan want to build on their World Cup success by recapturing the Asian Cup -- but must first survive an "extremely difficult" group.
Moriyasu…
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Rakuten Mobile announces new plan with unlimited high-speed data usage in network areas nationwide
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/rakuten-mobile-announces-new-plan-with-unlimited-high-speed-data-usage-in-network-areas-nationwide
May 12, 2023, 9:25 PM
Rakuten Mobile Inc on Friday announced the new plan Rakuten Saikyo Plan, its most cost-effective plan. This new plan does away with the previous limit on high-speed data capacity…
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914 child mistreatment cases reported at nurseries in April-December 2022
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/914-child-mistreatment-cases-reported-at-nurseries-in-April-December-2022
May 12, 2023, 10:11 AM
A total of 914 child mistreatment cases were reported at nurseries nationwide between April and December of 2022, including 90 deemed as abuse, a government survey that for…
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NHL: Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5; Stars take 3-2 series lead over Kraken
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/jesper-fast-scores-on-ot-deflection-hurricanes-eliminate-devils-in-game-5
May 12, 2023, 4:51 AM
Jesper Fast could only shake his head in disbelief after missing an early open-net putaway, a play that took on growing weight as the Carolina Hurricanes found themselves…
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The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/the-long-wait-is-over-new-%27zelda%27-hits-shelves
May 12, 2023, 9:23 PM
A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next installment of its 40-year-old gaming saga.
The…
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