'Once in a century' flood cuts off communities in northwestern Australia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/%27once-in-a-century%27-flood-cuts-off-communities-in-northwestern-australia
January 8, 2023, 6:58 AM
Military helicopters airlifted hundreds of people from communities cut off by "once in a century" floods in Australia's northwest, an official leading relief efforts said on Sunday, noting…
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Japan reports 190,538 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-190-538-new-coronavirus-cases
January 8, 2023, 11:51 AM
Japan on Sunday reported 190,538 new coronavirus cases, down 48,116 from Saturday. Tokyo reported 15,124 new cases, down 4,506 from Saturday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/naomi-osaka-pulls-out-of-australian-open
January 8, 2023, 6:59 AM
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka on Sunday pulled out of the opening Grand Slam of the year just over a week before it starts, organizers said.
"Naomi…
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Research begins to generate electricity from snow in Japan
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/research-begins-to-generate-electricity-from-snow-in-japan
January 8, 2023, 7:33 AM
Research has started in a northeastern Japanese city to generate electricity from unwanted snow with the aim of securing a renewable energy source to cover potential power shortages.…
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17 dead in China crash as holiday travel rush gets underway
https://japantoday.com/category/world/17-dead-in-china-crash-as-holiday-travel-rush-gets-underway
January 8, 2023, 5:41 AM
A traffic accident in southern China killed 17 people and injured 22 others early Sunday as the annual Lunar New Year holiday travel rush got underway, authorities said.…
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China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-reopens-borders-in-final-farewell-to-zero-covid
January 8, 2023, 6:30 AM
Travelers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to mainland China on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been…
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Man arrested over murder of 64-year-old mother
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-over-murder-of-64-year-old-mother
January 8, 2023, 7:33 AM
Police in Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, have arrested a 34-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of killing his 64-year-old mother at their home.
The man drove to a police station…
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Japan starts requiring negative COVID tests for travelers from China
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-starts-requiring-negative-covid-tests-for-travelers-from-china
January 8, 2023, 12:03 PM
Japan further tightened border controls for travelers from mainland China on Sunday, requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test amid a surge of cases in the neighboring country.…
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Down and out
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/down-and-out-4
January 7, 2023, 9:08 PM
Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka reacts to an overturned call in his semifinal match against American Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International Tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, on Saturday. Nishioka…
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Thousands of Israelis protest new government's policies
https://japantoday.com/category/world/thousands-of-israelis-protest-new-government%27s-policies
January 7, 2023, 10:49 PM
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday evening to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government that opponents say threaten democracy and freedoms.
The protesters…
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Furuhashi strikes again as Celtic move 12 points clear
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/furuhashi-strikes-again-as-celtic-move-12-points-clear
January 7, 2023, 9:18 PM
Japan forward Kyogo Furuhashi extended his hot streak with a sixth goal in six games as Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 on Saturday.
Ange Postecoglou's side…
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Golden Globes are back on TV, but are reform efforts enough?
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/golden-globes-are-back-on-tv-but-are-reform-efforts-enough
January 7, 2023, 9:16 PM
Without a TV show, starry red carpet, host, press or even a livestream, the Golden Globe Awards were in chaos last year after scandal broke over lack of…
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6 arrested after funeral for Mall of America shooting victim
https://japantoday.com/category/world/6-arrested-after-funeral-for-mall-of-america-shooting-victim
January 7, 2023, 9:14 PM
Police have arrested six men following the funeral for a 19-year-old man who was shot at the Mall of America last month.
Johntae Hudson's funeral was held Friday,…
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UK palace allies push back against Prince Harry's claims
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uk-palace-allies-push-back-against-prince-harry%27s-claims
January 7, 2023, 9:14 PM
Allies of Britain’s royal family pushed back Saturday against claims made by Prince Harry in his new memoir, which paints the monarchy as a cold and callous institution…
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Newcastle humbled in FA Cup again; Forest, Bournemouth out
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/harry-kane-scores-again-as-tottenham-advances-in-fa-cup
January 7, 2023, 10:40 PM
Even having club soccer’s richest owners cannot improve Newcastle's pitiful record in the FA Cup.
Newcastle was humbled by a lower-league opponent in the third round of the…
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Little respite in fighting as Ukraine, Russia mark Orthodox Christmas
https://japantoday.com/category/world/little-let-up-in-fighting-as-ukraine-russia-mark-orthodox-christmas
January 8, 2023, 2:38 AM
Ukrainians and Russians marked Orthodox Christmas on Saturday under the shadow of war, as fighting persisted despite Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's order for his forces to pause attacks.…
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British PM calls crisis meeting over struggling health system
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uk-leader-calls-crisis-meeting-over-struggling-health-system
January 7, 2023, 9:13 PM
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gathered government ministers, medics and health service managers in 10 Downing St on Saturday for talks aimed at fixing a health care crisis…
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Swiss ace Marco Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swiss-ace-marco-odermatt-leads-world-cup-giant-slalom
January 7, 2023, 9:19 PM
Marco Odermatt carried his remarkable streak in giant slalom to another World Cup win Saturday in his home nation’s classic race staged in unseasonably warm weather.
Odermatt, the…
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Italy reaches United Cup final against USA despite Tsitsipas outgunning Berrettini
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/italy-into-united-cup-final-against-usa-despite-tsitsipas-outgunning-berrettini
January 7, 2023, 9:18 PM
Stefanos Tsitsipas battled from a set down to topple Matteo Berrettini Saturday but it was in vain as an unstoppable Lucia Bronzetti powered Italy into the final of…
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Iran executes two more men in connection with protests
https://japantoday.com/category/world/iran-executes-two-more-men-in-connection-with-protests
January 7, 2023, 9:14 PM
Iran drew international condemnation on Saturday as it executed two men for killing a paramilitary force member in November during unprecedented protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in…
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Police arrest Indian executive for urinating on plane passenger
https://japantoday.com/category/world/police-arrest-indian-executive-for-urinating-on-plane-passenger
January 7, 2023, 10:09 AM
A sacked executive of U.S. banking giant Wells Fargo accused of urinating on a fellow passenger aboard an Air India flight has been arrested, a police spokesperson said…
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Venus Williams out of Australian Open due to injury
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/venus-williams-out-of-australian-open-due-to-injury
January 7, 2023, 9:18 PM
Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open for an undisclosed injury she sustained while playing in a tournament in Auckland, New Zealand this week.
A seven-time Grand…
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61-year-old man arrested for not paying taxi fare
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/61-year-old-man-arrested-for-not-paying-taxi-fare
January 7, 2023, 9:20 PM
Police in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, have arrested a 61-year-old unemployed man after he was unable to pay his taxi fare.
According to police, the man got into the taxi…
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Japan's defense buildup shouldn't be seen as threat: U.S. official
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-defense-buildup-shouldn%27t-be-seen-as-threat-u.s.-official
January 7, 2023, 9:15 PM
Japan's recent decision to significantly increase its defense budget and acquire long-range strike capabilities should not be deemed as a "threat," a U.S. State Department spokesman said, with…
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Djokovic advances to Adelaide final despite leg injury
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sabalenka-advances-to-adelaide-international-women%27s-final
January 7, 2023, 9:18 PM
Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Adelaide International final despite sustaining a leg injury during the match.
In the seventh game…
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Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Japan due to bomb threat
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/jetstar-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-japan-due-to-bomb-threat
January 7, 2023, 9:51 AM
A Jetstar flight made an emergency landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture on Saturday due to a bomb threat, though no device was found, officials…
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Western Australia in grip of devastating flood emergency, Australian PM says
https://japantoday.com/category/world/western-australia-in-grip-of-%27devastating%27-flood-emergency-australia-pm-says
January 7, 2023, 5:34 AM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday his government was ready to provide whatever support was needed to residents of Western Australia state as record-breaking floods isolated…
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Green tech fights for limelight at CES gadget fest
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/green-tech-fights-for-limelight-at-ces-gadget-fest
January 7, 2023, 9:17 PM
At the CES tech megashow in Las Vegas, it is unusual to see an entrepreneur hold up a plant and present it as the latest breakthrough in consumer…
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Rapper Young Thug set to go on trial for gang conspiracy
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/rapper-young-thug-set-to-go-on-trial-for-gang-conspiracy
January 7, 2023, 9:16 PM
A sprawling gang conspiracy trial involving U.S. rapper Young Thug is expected to begin Monday, with prosecutors alleging the Atlanta artist's record label to be a front for…
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Japan reports 238,654 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-238-654-new-coronavirus-cases
January 7, 2023, 11:42 AM
Japan on Saturday reported 238,654 new coronavirus cases, down 6,888 from Friday. Tokyo reported 19,630 new cases, down 1,090 from Friday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with…
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