Mazda Roadster
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October 28, 2023, 7:39 PM
A visitor looks at a Mazda Roadster at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.
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At least 25 dead after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-25-dead-after-arcelormittal-mine-fire-in-kazakhstan
October 28, 2023, 8:39 AM
At least 25 people have died in a mine fire in Kazakhstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the local unit of the Luxembourg-based steelmaker which operates the mine, said on Saturday.…
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Mexico's Acapulco ravaged by looting after Hurricane Otis
https://japantoday.com/category/world/mexico%27s-acapulco-ravaged-by-looting-after-hurricane-otis
October 28, 2023, 8:40 AM
Looting ravaged the Mexican city of Acapulco after the iconic beach resort was hammered this week by Hurricane Otis, a record-breaking storm that killed at least 27 people…
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Rangers beat Diamondbacks 6-5 in World Series opener
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/garcia%27s-hr-in-11th-seager%27s-tying-shot-in-9th-rally-rangers-past-d-backs-6-5-in-series-opener
October 28, 2023, 4:47 AM
Adolis García hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series…
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Monk arrested after high school girl stabbed in neck in Ibaraki Prefecture
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/Monk-arrested-after-high-school-girl-stabbed-in-neck-in-Ibaraki-Prefecture
October 28, 2023, 7:15 AM
Police in Moriya, Ibaraki Prefecture, have arrested a 41-year-old Buddhist monk on suspicion of assaulting a high school girl by stabbing her in the neck.
According to police,…
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MLB will examine its playoff format but isn't rushing to make changes
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/mlb-will-examine-playoff-format-but-not-rushing-to-make-changes
October 28, 2023, 2:55 AM
After watching Atlanta, Baltimore and the Los Angeles Dodgers lose in the Division Series following 100-win seasons, Major League Baseball will examine its postseason format but isn't rushing…
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U.S., China agree to work toward Biden-Xi summit in November
https://japantoday.com/category/world/u.s.-china-agree-to-work-toward-an-expected-biden-xi-summit
October 28, 2023, 4:11 AM
The United States and China have agreed to work together toward an expected summit between presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping next month, U.S. officials said on Friday,…
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World champion Sakamoto wins Skate Canada short program
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-champion-sakamoto-takes-skate-canada-short-program
October 28, 2023, 7:17 AM
Two-time reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan won Friday's women's short program at Skate Canada, the second event of the ISU Grand Prix season.
The 23-year-old from…
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Stade de France crowd treats England players to hostile chorus of jeers and whistles
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/stade-de-france-crowd-treats-england-players-to-hostile-chorus-of-jeers-and-whistles
October 28, 2023, 8:01 PM
Fans at Stade de France treated England's players to hostility at the Rugby World Cup on Friday, continuously jeering and whistling during the third-place match against Argentina.
The…
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England finishes third at Rugby World Cup after holding off Pumas 26-23
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/england-finishes-third-at-rugby-world-cup-after-holding-off-pumas
October 27, 2023, 10:31 PM
England finished third at the Rugby World Cup for the first time by stopping waves of late Argentina attacks and prevailing 26-23 in their riveting playoff on Friday.…
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Son scores again as Tottenham beats Crystal Palace 2-1 to extend Premier League lead
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/son-scores-again-as-tottenham-beats-crystal-palace-2-1-to-extend-premier-league-lead
October 27, 2023, 10:36 PM
Son Heung-min scored again as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 2-1 away on Friday to provisionally extend its Premier League lead to five points.
After a sluggish start, Tottenham…
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Judge asks Trump if he wants his federal election trial televised
https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-judge-asks-trump-if-he-wants-his-federal-election-trial-televised1
October 28, 2023, 4:47 AM
A U.S. judge on Friday asked former President Donald Trump whether he wants to appear on television when he stands trial in federal court on charges of attempting…
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Wagon R
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October 27, 2023, 8:26 PM
Suzuki's Wagon R for the Indian market is displayed at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.
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Tyson Fury tries to provoke Francis Ngannou at weigh-in before Saudi Arabia fight
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tyson-fury-tries-to-provoke-francis-ngannou-at-weigh-in-before-saudi-arabia-fight
October 28, 2023, 2:55 AM
Tyson Fury compared himself to Novak Djokovic after going face-to-face with Francis Ngannou at their weigh-in on Friday.
The towering Brit dismissed the punching threat posed by Ngannou,…
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New York City sets up office to give migrants one-way tickets out of town
https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-york-city-sets-up-office-to-give-migrants-one-way-tickets-out-of-town
October 27, 2023, 9:05 PM
New York City is intensifying efforts to transport migrants out of the city as its shelter system reaches capacity, setting up a dedicated office to provide asylum-seekers with…
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Iran FM says militants have 'finger on trigger'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/iran-fm-says-militants-have-%27finger-on-trigger%27
October 27, 2023, 9:04 PM
Iran's foreign minister warned Friday that Lebanese and Palestinian militants had their "finger on the trigger" in anticipation of an Israeli ground offensive in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.…
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Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/the-greatest-rugby-world-cup-final-huge-expectations-for-all-blacks-springboks-showdown
October 27, 2023, 9:01 PM
The ultimate Rugby World Cup final. That's the promise.
Saturday's 106th showdown between gigantic rivals New Zealand and South Africa has elevated rugby's biggest game — if that…
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German movie theater chain to screen NFL's Frankfurt games
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/get-your-popcorn-ready-german-movie-theater-chain-to-screen-nfl%27s-frankfurt-games
October 27, 2023, 9:07 PM
Football fans in Germany who couldn't get tickets for the two NFL games in Frankfurt have a new viewing option: their local movie theater.
The theater chain CinemaxX…
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EU summit turns its eyes away from Ukraine despite commitment to stay course with Zelenskyy
https://japantoday.com/category/world/eu-summit-turns-its-eyes-away-from-ukraine-despite-a-commitment-to-stay-the-course-with-zelenskyy
October 28, 2023, 3:54 AM
It was a good thing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had his videoconference address to the European Union summit pre-slotted for the opening session.
Immediately afterward, EU leaders switched…
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Wimbledon expansion wins approval from local board
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/wimbledon-expansion-wins-approval-from-local-board.-plan-includes-new-stadium-and-38-other-courts
October 27, 2023, 9:07 PM
The All England Club's plan to build an 8,000-seat stadium and 38 other courts at Wimbledon that would allow the Grand Slam to hold its qualifying tournament on…
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Kishida, Macron discuss Middle East conflict
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-france-agree-to-protect-citizens-amid-middle-east-conflict
October 27, 2023, 9:12 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Friday to work together to protect their citizens in the Middle East amid the intensifying conflict between…
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South Africa break Pakistan hearts with one-wicket World Cup win
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/four-wicket-shamsi-helps-south-africa-dismiss-pakistan-for-270
October 27, 2023, 9:06 PM
South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the World Cup on Friday.
Aiden…
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About 1 million nuisance calls made to Japan embassy in China over Fukushima
https://japantoday.com/category/national/1-mil.-nuisance-calls-made-to-japan-embassy-in-china-over-fukushima
October 28, 2023, 8:38 AM
Around 1 million nuisance calls have been made to the Japanese Embassy in Beijing since the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant…
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Tokyo's Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween, even caging Hachiko statue
https://japantoday.com/category/national/tokyo%27s-shibuya-district-raises-alarm-against-unruly-halloween-even-caging-landmark-statue
October 28, 2023, 12:07 PM
Tokyo's busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to keep visitors at bay during this year's Halloween weekend.
Banners across town say no drinking…
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Kishida says gov't won't hike taxes to boost defense budget
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-vows-not-to-hike-taxes-to-boost-defense-budget-in-fy-2024
October 28, 2023, 7:15 AM
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that his government will not hike taxes to boost Japan's defense budget in the next fiscal year from April, given the hardships…
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92-year-old driver ordered to pay ¥140 mil over fatal Tokyo crash
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/92-year-old-driver-ordered-to-pay-140-mil.-yen-over-fatal-tokyo-crash
October 28, 2023, 7:16 AM
A 92-year-old former top bureaucrat sentenced to five years in prison over a fatal Tokyo car accident in 2019 was ordered Friday to pay around 140 million yen…
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Fukushima treated water released without technical concerns: IAEA
https://japantoday.com/category/national/iaea-wraps-up-safety-review-of-fukushima-treated-water-discharge
October 28, 2023, 2:36 AM
Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the sea is "progressing as planned and without any technical concerns," the U.N. nuclear…
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78-year-old man arrested over wife’s death in Hokkaido
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/78-year-old-man-arrested-over-wife%E2%80%99s-death-in-hokkaido
October 27, 2023, 9:11 PM
Police in Abashiri, Hokkaido, have arrested a 78-year-old man on suspicion of fatally beating his 74-year-old wife.
Police said Yasuo Sugiyama is accused of punching his wife Kazuko…
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Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-rebound-following-latest-tumble-on-wall-street.-oil-prices-gain-1
October 27, 2023, 7:04 AM
Asian shares advanced Friday after the latest tumble on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 fell to its lowest level in five months.
U.S. futures gained and oil…
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Israeli air and ground strikes intensify in Gaza; internet collapse cuts territory off from outside
https://japantoday.com/category/world/israel-strikes-outskirts-of-gaza-city-during-second-ground-raid-in-as-many-days
October 28, 2023, 3:54 AM
Internet and phone services collapsed in the Gaza Strip under intensified Israeli bombardment Friday night, largely cutting off its 2.3 million people from the outside world and each…
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