Controversial U.S. livestreamer 'Johnny Somali' arrested in Osaka
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/Controversial-U.S.-livestreamer-arrested-over-trespassing-in-Osaka
September 22, 2023, 7:49 AM
An American man known for streaming provocative videos has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a construction site in Osaka, police said Friday.
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, 23,…
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China climate envoy says complete phasing out fossil fuels 'unrealistic'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-climate-envoy-says-phasing-out-fossil-fuels-%27unrealistic%271
September 22, 2023, 6:47 AM
The complete phasing-out of fossil fuels is not realistic, China's top climate official said, adding that these climate-warming fuels must continue to play a vital role in maintaining…
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Victim says new Johnny's president apologized for founder's sexual abuse
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/victim-says-new-johnny%27s-head-apologized-for-founder%27s-sexual-abuse
September 22, 2023, 7:39 AM
The new president of Japan's top male talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc has directly apologized to one of the firm's former performers who came forward with an…
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Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy
https://japantoday.com/category/business/japan-sticks-to-ultra-loose-monetary-policy
September 22, 2023, 10:02 AM
The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy Friday, though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and after fresh data…
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Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone
https://japantoday.com/category/world/lahaina-residents-brace-for-what-they%27ll-find-as-they-return-to-devastated-properties-in-burn-zone
September 22, 2023, 4:48 AM
Soon after one of Maui's Japanese Buddhist temples, the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, burned in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, its resident minister was desperate…
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80-year-old driver arrested after hitting 2 girls on street crossing
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/80-year-old-driver-arrested-after-hitting-2-girls-on-street-crossing
September 22, 2023, 7:39 AM
Police in Tsubetsu, Hokkaido, have arrested an 80-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury after he hit two high school girls on a street crossing.…
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France thrash Namibia 96-0, but Dupont injured in high tackle
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/france-thrash-namibia-96-0-but-dupont-injured-in-high-tackle
September 21, 2023, 10:08 PM
Damian Penaud scored a hat-trick of tries as France thrashed Namibia 96-0 in a World Cup Pool A match in Marseille on Thursday, but star scrum-half Antoine Dupont…
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Vettel's Buzzin' Corner
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/vettel%27s-buzzin%27-corner
September 21, 2023, 9:05 PM
Formula 1 drivers and former Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel of Germany, front fourth left, pose for photos for Vettel's Buzzin' Corner project that aims to raise…
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Liverpool returns to Europa League with a 3-1 comeback victory in Austria
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/liverpool-returns-to-europa-league-with-a-3-1-comeback-victory-in-austria
September 21, 2023, 9:40 PM
Liverpool marked its return to the Europa League on Thursday with another come-from-behind 3-1 victory, this time over Austrian club LASK in Linz.
Luis Díaz had a clinical…
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Abbas says Middle East peace only possible when Palestinians get full rights
https://japantoday.com/category/world/abbas-says-middle-east-peace-only-possible-when-palestinians-get-full-rights
September 21, 2023, 9:30 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that Middle East peace was not achievable until the Palestinians are granted full rights.
He spoke…
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Asylum-seekers adapt to U.S. immigration changes and again overwhelm border agents
https://japantoday.com/category/world/after-a-lull-asylum-seekers-adapt-to-us-immigration-changes-and-again-overwhelm-border-agents
September 21, 2023, 9:29 PM
A group of migrants from China surrendered to a Border Patrol agent in remote Southern California as gusts of wind drowned the hum of high-voltage power lines, joining…
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British royals sprinkle star power on grateful French town with up-and-down ties to royalty
https://japantoday.com/category/world/british-royals-sprinkle-star-power-on-a-grateful-french-town-with-up-and-down-ties-to-royalty
September 21, 2023, 9:30 PM
As they do every day at noon, the town hall bells played a cheeky little tune about a king who put his pants on back to front. Perhaps…
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Hidden ocean the source of CO2 on Jupiter moon: research
https://japantoday.com/category/world/hidden-ocean-the-source-of-co2-on-jupiter-moon-research
September 21, 2023, 9:30 PM
Carbon dioxide detected on Jupiter's moon Europa comes from the vast ocean beneath its icy shell, research using James Webb Space Telescope data indicated on Thursday, potentially bolstering…
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Kishida pledges to set up special zones to boost foreign investment
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-vows-to-set-up-special-zones-to-boost-foreign-investment
September 22, 2023, 7:39 AM
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Thursday to set up special economic zones to boost foreign investment in Japan, as domestic demand in the world's third-biggest economy has stagnated…
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/conservative-media-mogul-rupert-murdoch-hands-empire-to-son-lachlan
September 21, 2023, 9:29 PM
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to…
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McCarthy gives in to right flank on spending cuts, but they still deliver a defeat as shutdown looms
https://japantoday.com/category/world/mccarthy-gives-in-to-right-flank-on-spending-cuts-but-they-still-deliver-a-defeat-as-shutdown-looms
September 22, 2023, 3:35 AM
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest plan to prevent a looming federal shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank quickly collapsed Thursday, a crushing defeat that makes a disruption in government services almost certain.
A…
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Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for second day
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/an-end-in-sight-striking-writers-and-hollywood-studios-resume-negotiations-for-second-day
September 21, 2023, 9:37 PM
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters are resuming negotiations for the second consecutive day Thursday. The talks could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has…
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Farrell back from ban at 10 and Smith at fullback for England against Chile at Rugby World Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/farrell-back-from-ban-at-10-and-smith-at-fullback-for-england-against-chile-at-rugby-world-cup
September 21, 2023, 9:31 PM
England captain Owen Farrell will make his return from suspension in a much-changed team for the Rugby World Cup match against Chile on Saturday.
Farrell had to serve…
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Murray returns to China and wins 1st-round match at Zhuhai Championships
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/murray-returns-to-china-and-wins-1st-round-match-at-zhuhai.-linette-advances-to-guangzhou-semifinals
September 21, 2023, 9:40 PM
Returning to China for the first time in four years, Andy Murray won his first-round match at the Zhuhai Championships on Thursday, beating local wild card Mo Ye…
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Sunak defends climate policy shift
https://japantoday.com/category/world/uk%27s-sunak-defends-climate-policy-shift
September 21, 2023, 9:29 PM
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted he was "not slowing down efforts" to tackle climate change, a day after softening green policies aimed at achieving net…
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Ireland, South Africa name teams for blockbuster clash
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/kelleher-at-hooker-for-ireland-in-rugby-world-cup-blockbuster-against-south-africa
September 21, 2023, 9:31 PM
Ronan Kelleher will start at hooker for top-ranked Ireland in its Rugby World Cup blockbuster against defending champion South Africa on Saturday.
Ireland is rugby’s form team and…
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Ex-lawmaker, YouTuber GaaSyy released on ¥30 mil bail
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/ex-lawmaker-youtuber-gaasyy-released-on-30-mil.-yen-bail
September 22, 2023, 7:40 AM
Former Japanese lawmaker and YouTuber GaaSyy, who has been indicted on five charges including habitual online intimidation of celebrities, was released Thursday on bail after posting a 30…
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Rested Argentina versus rushed Samoa in key Rugby World Cup pool match
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/rested-argentina-versus-rushed-samoa-in-key-rugby-world-cup-pool-match
September 21, 2023, 9:31 PM
Argentina is one of 12 fortunate teams at the Rugby World Cup to have a long break of 12-14 days between games at some point during the pool…
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Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates
https://japantoday.com/category/world/poland-done-sending-arms-to-ukraine-leader-says-as-trade-dispute-escalates
September 21, 2023, 9:29 PM
Poland's prime minister said his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine as a trade dispute between the neighboring states escalates and his populist party faces pressure…
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IT giants warned over low pay to press in online news distribution
https://japantoday.com/category/business/it-giants-warned-over-low-pay-to-press-in-online-news-distribution
September 21, 2023, 9:44 PM
Japan's Fair Trade Commission warned Google and other tech giants on Thursday that using news content from news media on their online platforms without proper compensation could potentially…
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Japan broadcaster to acquire Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/japan-broadcaster-to-acquire-hayao-miyazaki%27s-studio-ghibli1
September 21, 2023, 9:36 PM
Hayao Miyazaki's celebrated Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli said Thursday it will be acquired by private broadcaster Nippon TV, citing his old age.
Miyazaki, widely considered one of…
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South Korean lawmakers vote to lift hunger striking opposition leader's immunity to arrest
https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-korean-lawmakers-vote-to-lift-opposition-leader%27s-immunity-against-arrest
September 21, 2023, 9:30 PM
In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament on Thursday voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows the potential arrest of the country’s leading…
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Tottenham thriving after selling Kane; now it faces biggest test so far against rival Arsenal
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tottenham-is-thriving-after-selling-kane.-now-it-faces-biggest-test-so-far-against-rival-arsenal
September 21, 2023, 9:40 PM
There was little to suggest Tottenham would make an unbeaten start in the Premier League this season, winning four out of five games to leave it two points…
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Okamoto's A-bomb mural in Tokyo to be restored
https://japantoday.com/category/national/okamoto-a-bomb-mural-to-be-restored
September 21, 2023, 11:40 PM
A giant mural by late artist Taro Okamoto installed near Tokyo's Shibuya Station, which depicts the moment an atomic bomb explodes, will undergo extensive restoration work spanning several…
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India suspends visa services for citizens of Canada; Trudeau says he's not trying to cause problems
https://japantoday.com/category/world/india-suspends-visa-services-in-canada-and-rift-widens-over-killing-of-canadian-citizen
September 21, 2023, 9:29 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated Thursday that Canada is not looking to provoke or cause problems after India halted all visa services for citizens of Canada and…
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