Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called ‘absurd’
Community journalist and radio broadcaster Frenchie Cumpio, 26, is the first Filipina journalist to be prosecuted under the terror financing laws.
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Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called ‘absurd’
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Campaigning begins for Osaka gubernatorial election on Feb. 8
The previous governor, Hirofumi Yoshimura, resigned in an attempt to revive the so-called Osaka metropolis plan.
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Campaigning begins for Osaka gubernatorial election on Feb. 8
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South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate artificial intelligence
Seoul hopes its new AI Basic Act will position the country as a leader in the field, taking effect in South Korea sooner than a comparable effort in Europe.
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South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate artificial intelligence
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Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite
Rescue workers in New Zealand searched on Thursday for several people missing, including children, following a landslide at a campsite as heavy rains caused widespread damage and left…
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Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite
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South Korea’s surprise contraction points to broad fragility
The slowdown underscores how policy options to stimulate growth are constrained by a wobbly currency and mounting financial risks.
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South Korea’s surprise contraction points to broad fragility
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WSL says current Club World Cup schedule could have 'catastrophic' impact
The league said the event could force the postponement of fixtures across five WSL weeks and create a scheduling backlog.
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WSL says current Club World Cup schedule could have 'catastrophic' impact
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WSL says current Club World Cup schedule could have 'catastrophic' impact
The league said the event could force the postponement of fixtures across five WSL weeks and create a scheduling backlog.
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WSL says current Club World Cup schedule could have 'catastrophic' impact
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Japan and EU affirm cooperation for stable supply of critical minerals
Both sides have agreed to accelerate collaboration on the matter in both public and private sectors by providing financial support, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa says.
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Japan and EU affirm cooperation for stable supply of critical minerals
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Japan and EU affirm cooperation for stable supply of critical minerals
Both sides have agreed to accelerate collaboration on the matter in both public and private sectors by providing financial support, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa says.
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Japan and EU affirm cooperation for stable supply of critical minerals
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Control rod alarm sounds at restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor No. 6
The nuclear power plant, the world's largest, was shut down 13 years ago in the wake of the Fukushima disaster.
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Control rod alarm sounds at restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor No. 6
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France defender Lucas Hernandez under investigation for human trafficking
Hernandez and his partner denied any wrongdoing, saying they acted with good faith and kindness but had been manipulated.
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France defender Lucas Hernandez under investigation for human trafficking
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U.S. appeals court lifts order curbing ICE tactics against Minnesota protesters
The decision comes as Washington launches a criminal probe of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, among the U.S. president's loudest political opponents.
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U.S. appeals court lifts order curbing ICE tactics against Minnesota protesters
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Snowboard champ Hirano suffers fractures ahead of Olympics
Japan's Olympic snowboard champion Ayumu Hirano is facing a race to be fit to defend his halfpipe title at next month's Milan-Cortina Games after suffering fractures and bruises…
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Snowboard champ Hirano suffers fractures ahead of Olympics
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Japan’s exports rise in 2025 despite drag from U.S. tariffs
Overall exports gained 3.1% in 2025 from the previous year, led by electronic parts and food, the Finance Ministry has reported.
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Japan’s exports rise in 2025 despite drag from U.S. tariffs
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Liverpool cruises as Bayern reaches Champions League last 16
Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday as Harry Kane's double earned Bayern Munich a 2-0 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise that…
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Liverpool cruises as Bayern reaches Champions League last 16
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AI might have its greatest negative impact in Japan's educational field
In the view of Shukan Post (Jan 30), generative AI will lead to Japan's undoing. While touching on such topics as data security and "deep fakes," the article expects AI…
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AI might have its greatest negative impact in Japan's educational field
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AI might have its greatest negative impact in Japan's educational field
In the view of Shukan Post (Jan 30), generative AI will lead to Japan's undoing. While touching on such topics as data security and "deep fakes," the article expects AI…
8 hours ago
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AI might have its greatest negative impact in Japan's educational field
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Iran says 3,117 killed in protests
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher…
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Iran says 3,117 killed in protests
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Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial
Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a U.S. civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social…
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Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial
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In 'Mercy,' Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge
It’s a bold filmmaking choice to have a countdown clock on the screen for most of your movie.
In the best-case scenario for a movie like “Mercy,” in…
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In 'Mercy,' Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge
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In 'Mercy,' Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge
It’s a bold filmmaking choice to have a countdown clock on the screen for most of your movie.
In the best-case scenario for a movie like “Mercy,” in…
9 hours ago
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In 'Mercy,' Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge
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Weather agency warns of heavy snow, partial highway closures planned
Parts of Japan were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, with the weather agency urging caution over traffic and transport disruptions as snowfall may intensify in areas stretching…
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Weather agency warns of heavy snow, partial highway closures planned
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Having an ice day
Utana Yoshida and Masaya Morita, of Japan, practice for the ice dance free dance at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.
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Having an ice day
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Having an ice day
Utana Yoshida and Masaya Morita, of Japan, practice for the ice dance free dance at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.