Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s…
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Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
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3-year-old boy falls to death after parents leave home to visit shrine
A 3-year-old boy fell to his death from an apartment in Tokyo early Thursday after his parents left him at home while visiting a shrine for the New…
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3-year-old boy falls to death after parents leave home to visit shrine
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Japan marks 2 years since devastating Noto quake as locals rebuild lives
Japan on Thursday marked two years since a powerful earthquake rocked the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, killing over 200 people and severely damaging tens of thousands of…
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Japan marks 2 years since devastating Noto quake as locals rebuild lives
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Woman dies after being found stabbed in neck at home
A 31-year-old woman died after being found unconscious at home, bleeding from a stab wound to the neck, in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Wednesday.
According to police, the…
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Woman dies after being found stabbed in neck at home
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Taiwan says it will defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing…
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Taiwan says it will defend sovereignty after China's military drill
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Emperor emphasizes peace, hope for world in 2026
Emperor Naruhito, in his New Year address released Thursday, emphasized the importance of peace as he voiced his wish for people of the world to move forward with…
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Emperor emphasizes peace, hope for world in 2026
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Taiwan says it will defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing…
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Taiwan says it will defend sovereignty after China's military drill
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Emperor emphasizes peace, hope for world in 2026
Emperor Naruhito, in his New Year address released Thursday, emphasized the importance of peace as he voiced his wish for people of the world to move forward with…
9 hours ago
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Emperor emphasizes peace, hope for world in 2026
Japan Today
US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors
The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck three more boats that were allegedly smuggling drugs, killing three people while others jumped overboard and may have survived.
The statement…
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US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors
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Happy New Year
People gather to celebrate the New Year at the Zojoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo on Wednesday night.
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Happy New Year
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Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank camp
Israeli bulldozers began demolishing 25 buildings housing Palestinians in a refugee camp on Wednesday, in what the military said was an effort to root out armed groups in…
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Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank camp
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NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47 mil viewers. And social media numbers set records
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday.
More than 47 million people in the U.S. watched at least some…
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NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47 mil viewers. And social media numbers set records
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North Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia in New Year's letter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised his troops fighting abroad as forging an "invincible alliance" with Russia in a new year's message, state media said Thursday.
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North Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia in New Year's letter
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Taiwan's Lai vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
The international community is watching to see whether the Taiwanese people possess the resolve to defend themselves, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said.
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Taiwan's Lai vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
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Noto's Suzu ware reemerges from the earthquake rubble
Two years after the 2024 earthquake and tsunami, Noto potters find purpose in carrying on their craft.
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Noto's Suzu ware reemerges from the earthquake rubble
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China seeks South Korean support on Japan and Taiwan before Lee’s visit
President Lee Jae Myung’s inaugural visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping comes as tensions simmer between China, Taiwan and Japan.
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China seeks South Korean support on Japan and Taiwan before Lee’s visit
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Takaichi vows to press ahead with reforms in New Year's message
Noting that the new year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Japan's previous Showa Era, Takaichi touted the possibility of a better future.
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Takaichi vows to press ahead with reforms in New Year's message
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Will tailwinds become headwinds for Takaichi in 2026?
This year the prime minister must show the electorate she can meet its expectations, with steady leadership and tangible answers to the country’s challenges.
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Will tailwinds become headwinds for Takaichi in 2026?
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In New Year's message, emperor reflects anew on preciousness of peace
In the written message, Emperor Naruhito said it is "deeply painful" to see so many lives lost in conflicts around the world.
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In New Year's message, emperor reflects anew on preciousness of peace
Japan Times
Delivery of the future begins in aspiring smart city Minami-Osawa
In May 2025, outdoor deliveries using the Lomby autonomous delivery robot began in the Minami-Osawa area of Hachioji City.
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Delivery of the future begins in aspiring smart city Minami-Osawa
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The enduring charm of Japan's oldest Edo Period amusement park
Instead of focusing on flashy new rides, Asakusa Hanayashiki leverages its history as a strength with attractions that consciously highlight their retro character.
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The enduring charm of Japan's oldest Edo Period amusement park
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Building infrastructure for the AI age
Broadband, mobile networks and data centers are now as integral to daily life as roads and power grids.
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Building infrastructure for the AI age
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2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter
The emergence of three young stars shook up the world of sumo, while it was more of the same in MLB as Ohtani and the Dodgers continued their reign at the top.
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2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter
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Female lawmakers call for more toilets in Japan's parliament building
There is only one restroom containing two stalls for the Lower House's 73 women to use near parliament's main plenary session hall in central Tokyo.
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Female lawmakers call for more toilets in Japan's parliament building