Australia and England, shaky early at Women's World Cup, need balanced play in knockout round
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/australia-and-england-were-shaky-early-at-women%27s-world-cup-need-balanced-play-in-knockout-round
August 6, 2023, 7:40 AM
The verdict is still out on the legitimacy of both Australia and England at the Women's World Cup, where each team has a chance Monday to move into…
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader's birthday party
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-thai-prime-minister-thaksin-shinawatra-seen-in-video-at-cambodian-leader%27s-birthday-party
August 6, 2023, 7:22 AM
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, according to video posted online Sunday, a day…
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Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in S. China Sea
https://japantoday.com/category/world/philippines-says-china-blocked-water-cannoned-boat-in-s.-china-sea1
August 6, 2023, 7:23 AM
The Philippines on Sunday accused China's coast guard of blocking and water-cannoning a Philippine military supply boat in the South China Sea, condemning the "excessive and offensive actions"…
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Too hot for K-pop as South Korea scrambles to save scout jamboree
https://japantoday.com/category/world/too-hot-for-k-pop-as-south-korea-scrambles-to-save-scout-jamboree
August 6, 2023, 7:27 AM
A K-pop music concert scheduled for Sunday at a World Scout Jamboree in South Korea was postponed due to heat safety concerns as the host pressed on with…
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Netherlands beats South Africa 2-0 to advance to quarterfinals at Women's World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/netherlands-beats-south-africa-2-0-to-advance-to-the-quarterfinals-of-the-women%27s-world-cup.
August 6, 2023, 7:46 AM
Netherlands had just advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, yet star midfielder Danielle van de Donk looked inconsolable.
Her yellow card in the second half…
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Japan calls Russia nuclear threat 'unacceptable' on Hiroshima anniversary
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-calls-russia-nuclear-threat-%27unacceptable%27-on-hiroshima-anniversary
August 6, 2023, 11:18 AM
Japan's prime minister hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the country marked the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Sunday.
Around…
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Japanese life expectancy falls in 2022 for 2nd straight year
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japanese-life-expectancy-falls-in-2022-for-2nd-straight-yr
August 6, 2023, 7:02 AM
The average life expectancy of Japanese people declined in 2022 for the second straight year, affected significantly by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the health ministry.
The average…
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South Africa chase another World Cup shock; U.S. face Sweden test
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/south-africa-chase-another-world-cup-shock-us-face-sweden-test
August 6, 2023, 7:37 AM
South Africa will look to make more football history when they face the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup last 16, before holders the United States play Sweden…
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Canada suspends direct development assistance to the government of Niger
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada-suspends-direct-development-assistance-to-the-government-of-niger
August 6, 2023, 6:47 AM
Canada will suspend direct development assistance to the government of Niger in response to the attempted coup d’état in the West African nation, the federal government said on…
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Hiroshima marks atomic bombing's 78th anniversary after hosting G7 summit
https://japantoday.com/category/national/update1-hiroshima-marks-atomic-bombing%27s-78th-anniv.-after-hosting-g-7-summit
August 6, 2023, 7:16 AM
Hiroshima marked the 78th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing by the United States on Sunday after its nuclear legacy took center stage when the western Japan city…
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Woman stabbed outside Osaka apartment
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/woman-stabbed-outside-osaka-apartment
August 6, 2023, 7:13 AM
A 31-year-old woman was stabbed outside her apartment in Osaka on Saturday night, police said Sunday.
According to police, the victim, who is a Korean national, called 110…
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un gives field guidance at major arms factories
https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-gives-field-guidance-at-major-arms-factories
August 6, 2023, 12:39 AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave field guidance at major weapons factories between Thursday and Saturday including production lines of engines for strategic cruise missiles and unmanned…
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Springboks bounce back to dominate Argentina in Buenos Aires
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/springboks-bounce-back-to-dominate-argentina-in-buenos-aires
August 6, 2023, 12:22 AM
South Africa turned the tables on Argentina by dominating their Rugby World Cup warmup for a 24-13 rebound win at Estadio Velez Sarsfield on Saturday.
The Pumas were…
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Hang in there
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/hang-in-there
August 5, 2023, 9:21 PM
Ai Mori of Japan competes in the women's Boulder Final at the IFSC Climbing World Championship in Bern, Switzerland, on Saturday.
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Social media influencer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting riot after thousands cause mayhem in NYC
https://japantoday.com/category/world/social-media-influencer-kai-cenat-faces-charges-of-inciting-riot-after-thousands-cause-mayhem-in-nyc
August 5, 2023, 9:32 PM
Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of…
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Hatton wins mountain bike world gold
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/%27cold-and-shaking%27-hatton-wins-mountain-bike-world-gold
August 5, 2023, 10:08 PM
British rider Charlie Hatton produced a flying run to win the men's mountain bike downhill final at the world cycling championships in Fort William on Saturday.
As rain…
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Russia hits back with missiles after Black Sea strikes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-drone-attack-damages-russian-tanker-near-crimea
August 5, 2023, 11:43 PM
Moscow hit back with missiles Saturday after Ukraine carried out a drone strike overnight on a Russian tanker in the Kerch Strait, a day after another of its…
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Fiji 'on track' for Rugby World Cup after beating Japan 35-12
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fiji-%27on-track%27-for-rugby-world-cup-after-beating-japan
August 6, 2023, 12:28 AM
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui said his team was "on track" for the Rugby World Cup after beating Japan for their third win in as many weeks on…
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Japan will be tough to beat at World Cup: Norway coach
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-will-be-tough-to-beat-at-world-cup-norway-coach
August 6, 2023, 7:14 AM
Norway coach Hege Riise said Japan will be hard to beat at the Women's World Cup after the 2011 champions powered into the quarter-finals on Saturday with a…
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More people missing, thousands evacuated as northeast China hit by more floods
https://japantoday.com/category/world/more-people-go-missing-and-thousands-are-evacuated-as-northeast-china-is-hit-by-more-floods
August 5, 2023, 10:15 PM
Rain continued to pelt northeastern China in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri Saturday, as authorities reported more fatalities and missing people while evacuating thousands more.
One person died…
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40 C heat logged in Japan for 1st time this summer as nation swelters
https://japantoday.com/category/national/40-c-heat-logged-in-japan-for-1st-time-this-summer-as-nation-swelters
August 6, 2023, 2:11 AM
Japan experienced its first 40 C day this season, with the mercury hitting the scorching level in the northeastern region, according to the weather agency.
Among the 914…
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7-Eleven apologizes for cockroaches in onigiri rice balls
https://japantoday.com/category/national/7-eleven-apologizes-for-cockroaches-in-onigiri-rice-balls
August 5, 2023, 10:04 PM
On Friday, 7-Eleven issued a recall of its Pickled Plum Shiso, Sesame rice balls in Saitama Prefecture after two customers found cockroaches inside them.
According to news reports, the recall was…
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'Monster hunters' wanted in new search for mythical Loch Ness beast
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27monster-hunters%27-wanted-in-new-search-for-the-mythical-loch-ness-beast
August 5, 2023, 9:32 PM
The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for “budding monster hunters” and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster…
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Meandering Typhoon Khanun targets Japan again
https://japantoday.com/category/national/meandering-typhoon-khanun-targets-japan-again-amid-record-heat
August 5, 2023, 10:03 PM
Typhoon Khanun was set to approach Japan's southernmost Okinawa islands again before changing north to hit the western main islands next week, dumping heavy rain over wide areas…
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Miyazawa scores her 5th goal of Women's World Cup as Japan beats Norway 3-1 to reach quarterfinals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/miyazawa-scores-her-5th-goal-of-women%27s-world-cup-as-japan-beats-norway-3-1-to-reach-quarterfinals
August 6, 2023, 12:34 AM
Japan scored its 14th goal of the Women's World Cup and conceded its first Saturday, beating Norway 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals for the fourth time.
Hinata Miyazawa…
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South Korea presses on with World Scout Jamboree as heat forces thousands to leave early
https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-korea-presses-on-with-world-scout-jamboree-as-heat-forces-thousands-to-leave-early
August 5, 2023, 10:14 PM
South Korea is plowing ahead with the World Scout Jamboree, rejecting a call by the world scouting body to cut the event short as a punishing heat wave…
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested after corruption conviction
https://japantoday.com/category/world/pakistani-court-convicts-former-prime-minister-imran-khan-potentially-barring-him-from-politics
August 5, 2023, 9:33 PM
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Saturday after a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for corruption, a development that could end his future in…
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Spain routs Switzerland 5-1 to advance to quarterfinals of Women's World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/spain-routs-switzerland-5-1-to-advance-to-the-quarterfinals-of-the-women%27s-world-cup
August 5, 2023, 10:18 PM
Humiliated following a blowout loss to Japan in the group stage finale, Spain quickly recovered to show that La Roja should still be considered a contender to win…
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Cambodia electoral body confirms Prime Minister Hun Sen's party as the winner after final vote tally
https://japantoday.com/category/world/cambodia-electoral-body-confirms-prime-minister-hun-sen%27s-party-as-the-winner-after-final-vote-tally
August 5, 2023, 7:24 AM
Cambodia’s electoral body on Saturday announced the final results of last month’s election, sealing a landslide victory for the ruling party of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen and…
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Toyota's new Land Cruiser '250' makes world premiere
https://japantoday.com/category/business/toyota%27s-new-land-cruiser-250-makes-world-premiere
August 5, 2023, 10:06 PM
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled the new Land Cruiser "250" Series to the world, with the launch planned for the first half of 2024 in Japan. Also announced…
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