Australia's southeast sweats in early autumn heatwave
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australia%27s-southeast-sweats-in-heatwave-lifting-bushfire-risk2
March 9, 2024, 3:05 AM
Large swaths of Australia on Saturday sweated through severe heatwave conditions that lifted bushfire risk in the country's southeast.
The nation's weather forecaster on Saturday had heatwave alerts…
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Frustrated Murray bored with repeated retirement questions
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/frustrated-murray-bored-with-repeated-retirement-questions
March 9, 2024, 1:51 AM
Andy Murray has expressed frustration at repeatedly being asked about a possible retirement after laying out his end-of-career master plan only weeks ago.
The 36-year-old former number one…
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Sinner, Swiatek steam into second round at Indian Wells
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sinner-swiatek-steam-into-second-round-at-indian-wells
March 9, 2024, 1:52 AM
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway wins on Friday.
Both of the reigning…
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Flurry of moves by Stanley Cup contenders at NHL trade deadline leaves no clear-cut favorites
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/flurry-of-moves-by-stanley-cup-contenders-at-nhl-trade-deadline-leaves-no-clear-cut-favorites
March 9, 2024, 2:06 AM
Florida got Vladimir Tarasenko, so the New York Rangers traded for Alexander Wennberg and Jack Roslovic and Carolina went out and got Jake Guentzel and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Colorado…
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Foreigners trapped in violence-torn Haiti wait desperately for a way out
https://japantoday.com/category/world/foreigners-trapped-in-violence-torn-haiti-wait-desperately-for-a-way-out
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
Dozens of foreigners, including many from the U.S. and Canada, are stranded in Haiti, desperately trying to leave the violence-torn country where anti-government gangs are battling police and…
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Trump's daughter-in-law takes senior Republican Party role
https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-daughter-in-law-takes-senior-republican-party-role
March 9, 2024, 4:07 AM
The Republican National Committee elected Donald Trump allies, including his daughter-in-law, to top leadership positions Friday, tightening the former president's grip over the party ahead of the November…
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Obesity drug Wegovy approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
https://japantoday.com/category/world/obesity-drug-wegovy-is-approved-to-cut-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk-in-overweight-patients
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious…
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Apple ends block on EU app store for Fortnite-maker Epic
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/apple-ends-block-on-eu-app-store-for-fortnite-maker-epic
March 8, 2024, 9:07 PM
Apple reversed course on Friday and will allow Epic Games to develop a competing European app store for iPhones after a feud between the two companies tested a…
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Former president of Honduras convicted in U.S. of aiding drug traffickers
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-president-of-honduras-convicted-in-us-of-aiding-drug-traffickers
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted Friday in New York of charges that he conspired with drug traffickers and used his military and national police force…
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Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades
https://japantoday.com/category/world/pentagon-study-finds-no-sign-of-alien-life-in-reported-ufo-sightings-going-back-decades
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with…
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Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sets off explosions ahead of a ship in Gulf of Aden
https://japantoday.com/category/world/suspected-attack-by-yemen%27s-houthi-rebels-sets-off-explosions-ahead-of-a-ship-in-the-gulf-of-aden
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday set off explosions ahead of a vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said.
No one was hurt on…
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Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays
https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/highly-awaited-alzheimer%27s-drug-hit-by-delays
March 8, 2024, 8:57 PM
Eli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the U.S. pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for patients with the…
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-to-be-held-during-sunset-on-july-26
March 8, 2024, 9:08 PM
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the river Seine will be held during sunset, organizers said Friday.
It’s the first time an Olympic opening ceremony will…
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Turkey's Erdogan offers to host peace summit with Russia during visit from Ukraine's Zelenskyy
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine%27s-zelenskyy-in-turkey-where-erdogan-is-expected-to-press-for-negotiations-to-end-russia-war
March 9, 2024, 2:32 AM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President…
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India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
https://japantoday.com/category/world/india-says-some-of-its-citizens-have-been-duped-into-working-for-the-russian-army
March 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
Indian authorities on Friday said they are in talks with Russia's government about the return of Indian citizens who were duped into working for the Russian army, a…
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International Women's Day
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/international-women%27s-day-2
March 8, 2024, 8:56 PM
Participants march to mark International Women's Day at the Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Tokyo on Friday night.
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LDP chapter says it held inappropriate party for junior members in November
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/ldp-chapter-says-held-inappropriate-party-for-junior-members-in-nov.
March 8, 2024, 9:07 PM
A prefectural chapter of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in western Japan said Friday that it hosted an inappropriate party for its junior members, where female dancers, donning…
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'Dragon Ball': Japan's manga powerhouse
https://japantoday.com/category/national/%27dragon-ball%27-japan%27s-manga-powerhouse
March 8, 2024, 9:02 PM
Kung-fu-style fights, a monkey-tailed boy and the search for seven magical dragon balls: since its debut in 1984, Japan's "Dragon Ball" manga has captured imaginations worldwide.
It grew…
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Ship with Gaza aid preparing to inaugurate sea route from Cyprus to war-ravaged strip
https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-top-eu-official-visits-cyprus-to-inspect-preparation-to-supply-to-gaza-by-sea
March 9, 2024, 2:32 AM
A ship bearing humanitarian aid was making preparations to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza, the European Commission president said Friday as international donors launched a sea corridor…
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Six couples file suit seeking separate surnames
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-couples-file-suit-seeking-separate-surnames
March 8, 2024, 9:01 PM
Six couples sued the Japanese government on Friday seeking the right to use different surnames after marriage, filing the case to coincide with International Women's Day.
Under laws…
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Asian shares rise after Wall Street sets another record
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-rise-after-wall-street-sets-another-record
March 8, 2024, 7:38 AM
Asian shares were mostly higher Friday, after U.S. stocks climbed to records, with easier interest rates beckoning on the horizon.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.2% to finish…
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Gov't OKs bill to introduce joint custody after divorce
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-gov%27t-oks-bill-to-introduce-joint-custody-after-divorce
March 8, 2024, 9:03 PM
The Japanese government on Friday approved a bill to allow joint custody after divorce amid calls for recognizing diversity in family relationships.
Current child custody rules allow only…
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'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%27dragon-ball%27-creator-akira-toriyama-dies-aged-68
March 8, 2024, 7:40 AM
The creator of Japan's hugely popular and influential "Dragon Ball" comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday.
First serialised in…
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Biden takes on Trump over Russia, democracy in fiery State of the Union address
https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-takes-on-trump-over-russia-democracy-in-fiery-state-of-the-union-address
March 8, 2024, 6:08 AM
U.S. President Joe Biden took on Donald Trump in a fiery speech to Congress on Thursday, accusing his election rival of threatening U.S. democracy and kowtowing to Russia,…
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Osaka advances, Hibino ousts Venus Williams at Indian Wells
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/osaka-off-the-mark-at-indian-wells
March 8, 2024, 3:40 AM
Naomi Osaka powered through on a third match point to advance to the second round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1 win…
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Liverpool, Man City face defining moment in title race
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/liverpool-man-city-face-defining-moment-in-title-race
March 8, 2024, 9:08 PM
Liverpool host Manchester City in a defining moment in the Premier League title race as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola conclude their top-flight rivalry on Sunday.
Free-scoring Arsenal…
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Japan's current account balance swings to ¥438 bil surplus in January
https://japantoday.com/category/business/update2-japan-current-account-balance-swings-to-438-bil.-yen-surplus-in-jan.
March 8, 2024, 7:40 AM
Japan logged a current account surplus of 438.2 billion yen in January, returning to the black on record foreign investment returns and a sharp drop in imports, the…
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Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain
https://japantoday.com/category/national/%27i-couldn%27t-move%27-japanese-male-office-workers-experience-simulated-menstrual-pain
March 8, 2024, 9:02 PM
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day…
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Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate
https://japantoday.com/category/national/atom-bomb-survivor-hopes-japan-debut-of-%27oppenheimer%27-will-stoke-nuclear-debate
March 8, 2024, 9:55 AM
Teruko Yahata was eight when she saw a blueish-white light envelop the sky over her home city of Hiroshima one summer morning, moments before the first atomic bomb…
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Rupert Murdoch is engaged once again -- at 92
https://japantoday.com/category/business/rupert-murdoch-is-engaged-once-again-at-92
March 8, 2024, 2:11 AM
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is not giving up on love -- even at age 92. Murdoch announced Thursday that he plans to wed his girlfriend, Elena Zhukova, in…
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