5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported
https://japantoday.com/category/world/5-countries-in-east-and-southern-africa-have-anthrax-outbreaks-who-says-with-20-deaths-reported
December 11, 2023, 9:06 PM
Five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year,…
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French lower house rejects Macron's immigration bill
https://japantoday.com/category/world/french-lower-house-rejects-macron%27s-immigration-bill
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
French lawmakers sent the government's immigration bill back to the drawing board on Monday in a surprise move that cut short debates at the lower house and dealt…
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Iga Swiatek first woman since Serena Williams to win WTA Player of the Year twice in a row
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/iga-swiatek-is-the-first-woman-since-serena-williams-to-win-wta-player-of-the-year-twice-in-a-row
December 11, 2023, 8:25 PM
Iga Swiatek’s second consecutive season-ending No. 1 ranking helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award on Monday, making her the first woman since…
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Donald Tusk appointed Polish PM, setting stage for warmer EU ties
https://japantoday.com/category/world/donald-tusk-appointed-polish-pm-setting-stage-for-warmer-eu-ties
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
Poland's parliament backed Donald Tusk to become prime minister on Monday, ending eight years of nationalist rule and putting the country on track for a thawing of relations…
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1 in 5 players at Women's World Cup abused online, FIFA says
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/1-in-5-players-at-women%27s-world-cup-abused-online-fifa-says
December 11, 2023, 8:24 PM
Players at the Women's World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament in 2022, said a report published on Monday.…
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Endangered species list grows by 2,000
https://japantoday.com/category/features/environment/endangered-species-list-grows-by-2-000.-climate-change-is-part-of-the-problem
December 11, 2023, 8:11 PM
Climate change is worsening the planet's biodiversity crises, making environments more deadly for thousands of species and accelerating the precipitous decline in the number of plants and animals…
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Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
https://japantoday.com/category/world/special-counsel-asks-supreme-court-to-rule-quickly-whether-former-president-trump-can-be-prosecuted
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he…
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Romanian court rejects influencer Andrew Tate's request to return assets seized in trafficking case
https://japantoday.com/category/world/romanian-court-rejects-influencer-andrew-tate%27s-request-to-return-assets-seized-in-trafficking-case
December 11, 2023, 8:14 PM
A court in Romania on Monday rejected a request by influencer Andrew Tate to return assets that were seized during investigations into the case in which he is…
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Dodgers open roster spots for Ohtani and Kelly, trade González and Vivas to Yankees for Sweeney
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/dodgers-open-roster-spots-for-ohtani-and-kelly-trade-gonzalez-and-vivas-to-yankees-for-sweeney
December 11, 2023, 8:25 PM
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney from the New York Yankees on Monday for left-hander Victor González and infielder Jorbit Vivas, opening roster spots for…
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Prince Harry ordered to pay Daily Mail publisher legal fees for failed court challenge
https://japantoday.com/category/world/prince-harry-ordered-to-pay-daily-mail-publisher-legal-fees-for-failed-court-challenge
December 11, 2023, 8:14 PM
A judge ordered Prince Harry on Monday to pay nearly 50,000 pounds (more than $60,000) in legal fees to the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid for his…
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Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
https://japantoday.com/category/world/zelenskyy-will-address-the-us-military-in-washington-on-monday-as-funding-for-weapons-runs-out
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kicked off a quick visit to Washington on Monday, warning in a speech to a defense university that Russia may be fighting in Ukraine…
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Swiss police detain suspect after shooting kills two
https://japantoday.com/category/world/swiss-police-detain-suspect-after-shooting-kills-two
December 11, 2023, 8:14 PM
A gunman killed two people and wounded a third in the Swiss alpine town of Sion on Monday morning, and a suspect was later arrested, police said.
Several…
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Fukushima nuclear plant worker exposed to radiation
https://japantoday.com/category/national/fukushima-nuclear-plant-worker-exposed-to-radiation
December 11, 2023, 8:16 PM
A plant worker at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex may have ingested radioactive materials after his face was exposed to the substances, the plant operator said Monday.…
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Paris Olympics organizers sail into choppy waters
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/paris-olympics-organisers-sail-into-choppy-waters
December 11, 2023, 8:25 PM
With less than eight months to go before the Paris Olympics, the organizers and the French government are entering an awkward period in which cracks in the preparations…
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Sunak faces a revolt in UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after grilling on COVID-19
https://japantoday.com/category/world/it%27s-a-tough-week-for-rishi-sunak.-he-faces-grilling-on-covid-decisions-and-revolt-over-rwanda-plan
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced a rebellion from restive lawmakers over his signature immigration policy, while fending off tough questions Monday about his judgment during the COVID-19…
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Tsai seeks support for Taiwan joining TPP in talks with Japan envoy
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-tsai-seeks-support-for-taiwan-joining-tpp-in-talks-with-japan-envoy
December 11, 2023, 8:16 PM
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen called for Japan's support for the island to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact during a meeting on Monday with Tokyo's new de…
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Philippines says military chief was aboard ship Chinese vessels rammed
https://japantoday.com/category/world/philippines-says-military-chief-was-aboard-ship-chinese-vessels-rammed
December 11, 2023, 8:13 PM
The Philippines on Monday called the actions of Chinese vessels against its boats carrying out South China Sea resupply missions over the weekend - including one with a…
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Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will 'take time'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/israel-battles-militants-in-gaza%27s-main-cities-with-civilians-still-stranded-near-front-lines
December 11, 2023, 8:12 PM
Israel’s defense minister on Monday pushed back against international calls to wrap up the country’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, saying the current phase of the operation…
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'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war are among the year's top internet searches
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/what-did-you-google-in-2023-%27barbie-%27-israel-hamas-war-are-among-the-year%27s-top-internet-searches
December 11, 2023, 8:21 PM
Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.
Well, actually, the world's. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top…
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BTS members RM and V start compulsory military service in South Korea
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/bts-members-rm-and-v-start-compulsory-military-service-in-south-korea.-band-seeks-to-reunite-in-2025
December 11, 2023, 8:19 PM
Singers RM and V of the K-pop band BTS began their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management agency announced Monday. This came a day before…
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Critics pan draft text at U.N. climate talks as watered down as COP28 nears its finale in Dubai
https://japantoday.com/category/world/negotiators-activists-and-officials-ramp-up-the-urgency-as-climate-talks-enter-final-days
December 11, 2023, 8:12 PM
Countries moved closer to reaching what critics called a watered-down final deal on how to act on climate change on Monday, to the disappointment and anger of nations…
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'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%27Barbie%27-leads-Golden-Globe-nominations-with-9-followed-closely-by-%27Oppenheimer%27
December 11, 2023, 8:19 PM
Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for…
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Prosecutors seek death sentence for man who killed married couple, burnt their house down
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/prosecutors-seek-death-sentence-for-man-who-killed-married-couple-burnt-their-house-down
December 11, 2023, 8:18 PM
Prosecutors on Monday sought the death sentence for a 21-year-old man charged with killing a married couple in their 50s and torching their home in Kofu City, Yamanashi…
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Political funds scandals may signal early end of Kishida gov't
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/focus-political-funds-scandals-may-signal-early-end-of-kishida-gov%27t
December 11, 2023, 9:10 PM
The political fundraising scandal surrounding the Japanese ruling party's biggest faction might signal an early end to the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is already under…
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KDDI mobile phone network hit by 3-hour outage across Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/business/update2-kddi-mobile-phone-network-hit-by-3-hr-outage-across-japan
December 11, 2023, 7:34 AM
KDDI Corp said Monday its "au" mobile phone services experienced technical difficulties across Japan, causing disruptions to calls and internet connections for about three hours.
The service disruption,…
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ANA Holdings, Joby partner with Nomura Real Estate Development for vertiports in Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/business/ana-holdings-joby-partner-with-nomura-real-estate-development-for-vertiports-in-japan
December 11, 2023, 8:20 PM
ANA Holdings Inc and Joby Aviation Inc, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, have announced a partnership with Nomura Real Estate Development Co Ltd, one…
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EU launches new website to introduce European literature to Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/national/eu-launches-new-website-to-introduce-european-literature-to-japan
December 11, 2023, 8:17 PM
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan has launched eubungaku.jp, a new website enabling Japanese bibliophiles and publishing professionals to explore the thriving, multi-cultural literary landscape…
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Falling inflation shifts focus to when ECB could cut rates
https://japantoday.com/category/business/falling-inflation-shifts-focus-to-when-ecb-could-cut-rates
December 11, 2023, 8:20 PM
With inflation dropping faster than expected and the economic outlook darkening, markets will be looking for clues about when eurozone borrowing costs might start to come down as…
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Kishida says he will act to restore trust amid fundraising scandal
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-looks-to-%27restore-trust%27-amid-fundraising-scandal1
December 11, 2023, 9:56 AM
Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to take steps to restore trust in his government amid reports he is planning to purge cabinet ministers embroiled…
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More than 40% of consumers in Japan have fallen prey to 'dark pattern' sites: survey
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/more-than-40-of-consumers-fall-prey-to-dark-pattern-sites-survey
December 11, 2023, 8:22 PM
More than 40 percent of consumers in Japan have fallen prey to deceptive web or app designs known as "dark patterns" that trick them into making choices they…
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