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A report from the National Police Agency said the agency can't rule out the possibility that investigations were negatively affected in 37 cases.

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Comments by CEO C.C. Wei suggest production capacity remains a key bottleneck in the buildout of global computing infrastructure.

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Tropical storm Jangmi could be just a harbinger of an intense typhoon season to threaten Japan this year.

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Jensen Huang is returning to South Korea with a charm offensive that reflects the country's rising importance in AI chips, robotics and the next wave of physical AI.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be seeking consensus within the party on reducing Lower House seats through cuts to proportional representation seats.

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South Korea joins authorities in Indonesia and the Philippines in stepping up measures to defend currencies as elevated oil prices hurt the region's importers.

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The woman was sentenced in April 2025 for forging the man's consent form, but the hospital said it gave adequate explanation and that the man's claims are incorrect.

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia's efforts to remain economically competitive while meeting its sustainability commitments responsibly and realistically will create significant opportunities for collaboration with Japan, Deputy Prime…

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The June 6-8 annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the industry's biggest summit, bringing together hundreds of top executives.

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Kyle Tucker had three hits including a two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won the past two after dropping ​the opener of the four-game series.

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Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

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The agreement comes amid a sharp slowdown in the European car market since 2019.

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Safety experts have received many reports of air conditioner fires that were unrelated to product defects, and are flagging the risk before use increases through summer.

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The budget will create a new reserve fund to respond to developments in the conflict while aiding impacted energy users and replenishing the existing reserve fund.

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Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit.

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Yuta Shinnishi, 43, has admitted to the allegation and was quoted as saying he "wanted to get more views" on social media.

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Kim Jong Un said the suspected uranium-enrichment facility will help create an "environment for going into the new next-stage of bolstering up the nuclear forces."

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James Higginbotham, who also goes by Weston, was last seen in the Kyoto area on Friday last week.

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Kenji Oyama, 42, had been wanted on suspicion of killing a 52-year-old woman and her 74-year-old mother at their home last month.

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The move, announced by France's defense chief, is one of the clearest signs yet that the security relationship is evolving from political alignment into practical integration.

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The oil market's main focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of global crude normally passes.

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The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the ‌NBA is ‌working closely with FIBA on the project.

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Yoshinobu Tsutsui says the country needs to build an "investment-driven economy" through corporate capital spending, research and development investment and wage hikes.

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Decreases have been notable at building lots and agricultural sites, but moderate in forests, where decontamination is difficult.

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FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

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Findings indicate that women are particularly susceptible to the effects of heat between the 16th and 22nd weeks of pregnancy.

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The Japanese lender is utilizing tools such as synthetic risk transfers and loan portfolio sales, Asia-Pacific Deputy Head Carsten Stoehr says.

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Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

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South Korea sent more than 140,000 children overseas for adoption between 1955 and 1999, according to an official inquiry in the country.

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This is the first time that Germany, Europe's largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected to the 15-member council.

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The developments underscore the challenges facing responders as the outbreak takes on a growing international dimension while work to contain it inside the country remains fragile.

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All of Sabalenka's Grand Slam wins have come on hard courts, and she said she needed to crack the ​code ​on clay and grass.

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Wilson made his announcement during ⁠a 3-minute, 16-second video posted to social media.

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The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

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Rising temperatures are disrupting South Korea's beekeeping industry, as earlier blooms, harsher weather and disease cut honey production and put pressure on migratory farmers.

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The vote against the war is the latest in a series of setbacks for a president who has bent Congress to his will for most of his second term.

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Some 20,000 people from 130 countries were to attend the three-day annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

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The proposal comes from an investigation designed to help rebuild the U.S. President's emergency tariffs, struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February.

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Iranian attacks damaged Kuwait's airport and injured dozens while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.

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Egypt and Japan signed a preliminary strategic partnership framework on Wednesday to prepare for a presidential-level agreement, as Cairo proposed establishing a dedicated Japanese industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone to help…

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Some have rolled out merchandise tailored to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11.

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Despite Trump's prediction in January that Cuba was "ready to fall" and despite ​rationed power and the decimation of its tourism industry, the government is still in charge.

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Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda's remarks Wednesday at a forum in Tokyo indicate there's a good chance of a rate hike this month.

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Taiwan's foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider ‌Taiwan's rights and interests and engage in talks.

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Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes. The storm’s centre lay about 150 kilometres…

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Preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, has been part of government policy since 2018.

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Charles Leclerc has ⁠raced more times for Ferrari than any other driver in the team's history other than now-retired seven-time ⁠world champion Michael Schumacher.

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Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.

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Celebrated in Japan, Vladislava Simonova is almost unknown in her own country.

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The 2.2% decrease in the number of births recorded in Japan was a relatively modest drop compared to the year-on-year 5% decline seen over the past several years.

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The access could help the government and the nation's megabanks shore up any cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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The three men are believed to have close ties with major crime syndicates.

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The target for the year that ends in March 2031, excluding gains from sales of cross-shareholdings, would mark an increase of about ¥80 billion from current levels.

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India is heavily reliant on imported crude and fuels, and the Iran war has led to surging energy prices that are squeezing state-run refiners and weighing on the broader economy.

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Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.

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An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

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The move handed the Brazilian President a ready-made line of attack against his main challenger ahead of an election that polls suggest will be close.

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The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-based flag carrier, which has kept the country connected through war and financial collapse.

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Calls for increased defense spending are one thing; doubts about America's commitment to the security alliance are another.

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Japan's cashless payments market has expanded for more than a decade as consumers who once overwhelmingly favored paper money turn to electronic services.

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The Blue Jays had tied it 2-2 in the top of the second on an opposite-field homer to right field by Kazuma Okamoto, his team-leading 13th.

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In some cases drawing on Japanese experience, local governments and communities in Thailand are stepping up work to support older residents through integrated care initiatives.

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The Knicks have powered their way to ​their first Finals appearance since 1999, winning 11 straight games and posting a record point differential through ‌14 playoff contests.

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Tokyo recorded the highest number of cannabis-related cases among all prefectures in 2025, with 1,139 people processed by the MPD.

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Tension has lingered since the opening week, driven by the fact that Ukrainians must compete against opponents from Russia and Belarus while their homeland faces bombardment.

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The prime minister says daily life in Japan and other island nations are deeply dependent on the marine environment and that collaboration is indispensable.

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President Donald Trump's "Environmental Protection Agency," a name growing more ironic by the day, is giving polluters some wiggle room.

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The pope will spend the final two days of his trip to Spain on the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, where he will meet migrants and organizations working to support them.

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Police are investigating whether a car and a pair of shoes found on a nearby bridge are related to the bodies, which appeared to be those of a woman, a man and two girls.

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The company is capitalizing on an unexpected surge in demand from chip gear makers seeking ceramics able to withstand dirt particles, corrosive materials and high temperatures.

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The move is aimed at spreading more information about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.

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A ceasefire has been in place between the U.S. and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have been unsuccessful.

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The daughter of disgraced late Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is riding a right-wing wave that is sweeping Latin America.

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According to the ministry, around 70,000 cases of roadkill occurred on state-managed roads in fiscal 2022.

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It ​was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in under a month.

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The currency is now near the level that some traders believe is the red line for the government and will lead to another major effort to prop up the currency.

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The Legal Education Support Association was established amid concern about fewer young people wanting to become legal professionals.

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While the government has yet to specify the usage of that fund, it is expected to be used initially to cap costs for gasoline.

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The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has flared for more than a year.

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Though thousands of municipal council seats nationwide are up for grabs, attention will likely focus on 17 governor and mayoral races in South Korea's biggest cities.

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The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base for Americans exposed ​to the virus has angered many Kenyans.

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The war looms large even if Ukraine is not mentioned once in the official program.

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The fund emerged after Trump's unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit ​against the IRS over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

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Donald Trump projects confidence on making a deal with Iran. Israel's own objectives underscore how tenuous control over the crisis really is.

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Pakistanis build mosque illegally in Japan, get envoy to inaugurate it

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All three suspects have admitted to selling the drug in violation of the pharmaceutical and medical devices law, investigative sources said.

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"Gachiakuta," a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.

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A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.

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Yokoo's remarks to reporters come as the utility pushes ahead with a business plan unveiled in January.

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A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.

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The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle across Sumitomo Mitsui's banking and nonbanking operations in India.

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Bottled exclusively for a club in Nagoya and autographed by Suntory's chief blender, the 50-year-old Japanese whisky sold for almost twice its estimate.

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Patrol officers will now monitor the ward and collect the fine on the spot from anyone caught throwing away trash improperly, with cashless payments accepted.

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With U.S. startup Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model in mind, the team will focus on gathering information and developing measures to enhance security systems.

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Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, says she has strong expectations for investment in areas including AI, semiconductors and quantum technology.

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Russia's war against Ukraine has involved a deliberate campaign of cultural erasure. Since 2022, more than 1,750 cultural heritage sites have reportedly been damaged or destroyed.

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The inspections were the first to have been conducted on-site by the antimonopoly watchdog on companies in Japan's temporary staffing industry, sources said.

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Radiation levels at the No. 2 reactor building are still high after the nuclear fuel in the reactor melted down in the March 2011 accident.

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Finance Ministry officials have grown increasingly concerned about the state of Russia's economy and state budget in recent months.

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Memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have powered the country's equity surge.

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With tanks and other conventional armor hitting limits, cheap and scalable unmanned systems have become one of the few areas of Russian industry still capable of rapid expansion.

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Shohei Ohtani had ⁠three hits and ​extended his on-base streak to 17 games, during which ​he is hitting .415 (27-for-65) with six doubles, a triple four homers ​and 15 ‌RBIs.

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Japanese department stores are rebounding from a shaky start to the year as lingering political tensions kept many Chinese tourists away.

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Restoration work for the main hall began in November 2022 following a fire in October 2019.

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More than 170,000 documents at a court in the city of Kandy were soaked in floodwater when the island was affected by Cyclone Ditwah last November.

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South Korea will host the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) next year as the chair country, leading discussions on research promotion and environment protection in the South Pole, government officials said Tuesday. The 49th ATCM…

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At least seven Chinese universities that support the country's armed forces and defense industry are seeking access to Nvidia's H200 chips.

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The new ATMs offer services similar to those of regular Seven Bank ATMs.

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Salesforce Japan's CEO said firms often have fragmented systems in which data is scattered across departments, making it difficult for AI to access and use information efficiently.

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Ministry figures released Friday show that Japan spent ¥11.73 trillion supporting the yen between April 28 and May 27, in a record for a monthlong period.

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Mezzanine financing is between senior debt and equity in terms of risk, offering potential extra returns for investors.

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Some of Trump's most fervent supporters are skeptical of the new technology threatening to replace humans and upend society.

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Criminalizing flag vandalism is a key policy goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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The country ships in the tropical fruit while it's still green, then ripens it in rooms filled with ethylene, but supplies of the naphtha-derived gas are running low.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian argued that U.S. maritime restrictions on Tehran remained an obstacle.

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The blockbuster move for Garrett, one of the biggest defensive trades in NFL history, comes as the Rams prepare to host the 2027 Super Bowl.

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Some fishery operators have voiced reluctance about a fishing ban, fearing that such a move could prevent them from catching other fish and shellfish.

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The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as "enlightened" and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

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The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

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Moscow has targeted Ukraine's power supplies and infrastructure this year while Kyiv has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia.

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Investors believe the billions of dollars that SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to raise will kick off a fresh round of technology spending.

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The nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who said they had been the subject of government abuse has sparked uproar, including from Republican senators.

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The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

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Richard Hatchett, head of CEPI, said that it was possible to get Ebola Bundibugyo (BDBV) vaccines ready for trials within a couple of months.

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The road into Bundibugyo winds through steep green mountains along Uganda’s border with the Congo, where villages cling to hillsides and people have long moved easily between the two countries on foot.

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The Belarusian recovered from a ragged opening to extend her remarkable consistency at majors, where she has reached at least the quarter-finals in her last ​14 appearances.

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Once viewed as an underdog to OpenAI, Anthropic has vaulted ahead of the ChatGPT maker in recent months on multiple fronts.

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Iran insists ‌on a halt to Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a condition of any deal to end the war, while the U.S. says the two conflicts are separate.

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The Ali-Inoki super fight drew global attention, then baffled fans with 15 rounds of tactical stalemate.

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Faced with shrinking demand, the operator expands beyond transportation into land, commerce and large-scale redevelopment.

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It's not easy to navigate the sprawling new redevelopment complex in what JR East calls the Greater Shinagawa Area, but here are a number of themes to help guide you.

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The museum's programming may lack focus, but its open spaces already offer Tokyoites a reason to stop in.

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A journey through the ancient settlements, ports, railways and redevelopments that shaped Tokyo's southern gateway.

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Tokyo's newest megadevelopments aim to redesign urban life for an aging, increasingly diverse society

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Independent artist and writers have been turning ever more to self-published or handmade small print publications, reflecting a love of paper in the digital era.

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Noninvasive prenatal testing has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional tests due to its lower stress levels for mothers.

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Leo outlines in detail what needs to be done to govern digital devices and social media.

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History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. So what if something similar were to happen in the Strait of Hormuz? It's a nightmare few contemplate.

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While the image of the suit-and-tie salaryman endures, in recent years summer office fashions have become much more casual.

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Wu-Tang Clan built its mythology on martial arts films and Asian iconography — and Yokohama finally got to witness that legacy live on the group's farewell tour.

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The video, posted on TikTok on Wednesday, seems to show the uploader pouring liquid from a dish soap bottle onto sushi that had been delivered to him via a conveyor belt.

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Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says she is willing to meet anyone who is "conducive to peace," just as she ⁠had met Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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It is unclear when the situation will improve, and it could also have an impact on consumers in the form of higher housing prices or delayed construction.

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The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

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Its new RTX Spark Superchip will debut this fall in laptops and desktops running the Windows for Arm operating system from brands including Dell and Lenovo.

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A fire official ⁠said that an explosion had triggered the blaze, though the cause of the blast was still ⁠being investigated.

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The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the long-term impact of the Iran war on crude oil supply.

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With space for 6,500 tons of uranium, a new facility in Finland is aimed at providing permanent storage for spent fuel from Finland's five nuclear reactors.

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Air defenses in Kuwait, where a major U.S. base is located, were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Monday as ⁠sirens sounded across the country.

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Some 200 top executives from around the world are expected at Versailles palace west of Paris for President Emmanuel Macron's annual "Choose France" event.

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The government imposes a nonbinding "ban" on the recruitment of new graduates every year until May 31 to allow students the opportunity to focus on their studies.

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Rookies Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland each hit home runs in the fourth ⁠inning for Los Angeles.

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The father said it is heart-wrenching to see reports about other wars because it means the world is moving away from peace — something his son gave his life trying to restore.

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The fire in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, exposed the need for deeper cooperation between Japanese and Pakistani residents on a broad range of issues.

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The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.

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The house in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo, had been invaded several times in May, according to investigative sources.

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Bednarek clocked 19.69 ​seconds, gaining a sizeable lead in the first half of the race to leave a struggling ‌Tebogo 0.27 ‌seconds behind in second place.

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The new models are expected to be pricier to meet the updated energy standards set to kick in next April, with some manufacturers already phasing out their older models.

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The currency underperformed all its Group-of-10 peers in May despite record spending by Japan, putting it in danger of weakening to 160 against the dollar before June 16.

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Swiatek has forged her reputation as the "Queen of Clay" but has now gone two years without winning a title on the surface.

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The prefectural government hopes the effort will be a symbol of reconstruction from the powerful January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.

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Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group have climbed as much as 10% in Tokyo trading Monday, as AI-related shares climbed across the region.

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The organization's director general said there were 263 confirmed cases in both countries as of Saturday, with 43 confirmed deaths.

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APA Hotels has grown into one of Japan's most recognizable hotel operators, with more than 1,100 hotels and nearly 150,000 rooms across its global network.

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At 10:27 a.m. on Monday, the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section was up 901.78 points, or 1.36%, from Friday.

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Reaching the NBA Finals marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new face of the NBA.

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Capital expenditure excluding software fell 3.5% from the previous quarter in the three months through March, the Finance Ministry reported Monday.

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Prisoners with development disorders at Osaka Prison receive education and guidance focusing on facilitating self-understanding and improving cooperative behavior.

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The 68-year-old governor was backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and the prefectural chapters of the Japan Innovation Party, the Democratic Party for the People and Komeito.

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The strikes are part of an escalating campaign against energy infrastructure often deep inside Russia.

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Eight other people suffered injuries in the accident, which occurred at the Longview-based Nippon Dynawave Packaging on Tuesday.

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The number of confirmed cases in the country has climbed to 260 as global health organizations warn of the risk of further spread.

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The Ta'ang National Liberation Army, ⁠which is currently in a ceasefire with the Myanmar military, controls ​the village near the ⁠Chinese border.

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The aid cuts reflect a broader U.S. pullback from work on human-rights violations.

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Celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is in a strong position to become the nation's next president when he faces leftist Sen. Ivan Cepeda in a June 21 runoff.

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu stated directly that Japan's goal was to win the World Cup.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Asian partners and chastised European allies at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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Israel is not party to the talks between the U.S. and Iran and it's unclear whether it will agree to stop its side war in Lebanon if the war in Iran is resolved.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV - but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it. The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and…

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Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.

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Those rescued are part of a group of seven stranded in the cave by flash floods nearly two weeks ago as they searched for gold.

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The constitution forbids a second term for the country's whose "total peace" strategy has failed to end to conflict with armed groups.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops had captured the historic strongpoint, which commands sweeping views of south Lebanon, as they expanded their ground operations.

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With the current Diet session slated to end July 17, the three parties hope to confirm such plans by mid-July, according to sources.

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The council aims to improve the lives of foreign residents and foster a harmonious co-existence with native Japanese.

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South Korea and Japan will resume their joint maritime search and rescue exercises (SAREX) starting early next month, Seoul's defense chief said Saturday, calling it a 'symbolic' move that reflects improving bilateral relations.South…

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Hiroshi Harada, 86, deputy leader of the group of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors and former head of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, will succeed Mimaki.