NHK World — English
細かい凹凸で空気抵抗抑える可能性 航空機へ応用目指す 東北大
Tohoku University researchers have discovered that applying very fine surface irregularities to aircraft can…
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NHK World — English
大相撲夏場所千秋楽 大関 霧島が宇良 若隆景が藤凌駕と対戦
The final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament features two top contenders. Ozeki Kirishima will face Ura, while…
NHK World — English
中国 山西省の炭鉱で爆発事故 82人死亡 当局が責任者を拘束
A tragic explosion occurred in a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, resulting in the deaths of 82 individuals.…
NHK World — English
カンヌ映画祭 最優秀女優賞に岡本多緒さん 日本人初
岡本多緒さんがフランスのカンヌ映画祭で最優秀女優賞を受賞しました。彼女は日本人として初めてこの栄誉を手にしました。受賞作は濱口竜介監督の「急に具合が悪くなる」です。
NHK World — English
大相撲夏場所14日目 大関 霧島が敗れ若隆景と3敗で並ぶ
The 14th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament saw Ozeki Kirishima lose to the lower-ranked wrestler Hakuho. This…
NHK World — English
沖縄市の一部に避難指示 6369世帯1万2892人
Okinawa City has issued evacuation instructions due to the risk of landslides from heavy rain. A total of 6,369…
NHK World — English
小泉防衛相“ロシアの軍事活動活発化 防衛体制の保持重要”
Defense Minister Koizumi emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust defense system in Hokkaido amid increasing…
NHK World — English
ゼレンスキー大統領「ロシアからことし590平方キロ解放」主張
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on May 22 that Ukraine has liberated 590 square kilometers from Russian…
NHK World — English
無人機の国内企業の動きが活発に 最新動向は
The article discusses the increasing activity of domestic companies in Japan regarding drones. The Japanese Ministry…
NHK World — English
沖縄本島中南部で線状降水帯が発生 災害危険度高まる
A line of heavy rainfall has formed over the central and southern parts of Okinawa Island, increasing the risk of…
NHK World — English
京都 公園で木の枝が折れて落下 子ども3人けが うち1人重傷か
In Uji City, Kyoto, three children were injured when a tree branch fell in a park due to strong winds. One of the…
NHK World — English
栃木強盗殺人事件 逮捕の夫婦は別行動で逃亡・潜伏を画策か
A couple suspected of being involved in a robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture continues to deny their…
NHK World — English
APEC貿易相会合 “エネルギーなどの供給網の維持へ協力”
The APEC trade ministers' meeting held in China on May 23 focused on maintaining strong supply chains for essential…
NHK World — English
妻殺害疑いの旭山動物園職員 “スマホ 壊した”と供述
A 33-year-old employee of Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife. The…
Japan Times
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
At least 123 people were also sent to hospital for treatment, four of whom were in critical or severe condition, state…
Japan Times
Nordic noir meets Japanese occult in ‘Blood and Sweat’
The Finnish-Japanese coproduction evolves from a classic detective drama into a fun, pulpy thriller, blending Japan's…
Japan Times
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Japan's trade minister recently engaged in brief discussions with his Chinese counterpart amidst ongoing diplomatic…
NHK World — English
中国山西省の炭鉱で爆発事故 82人死亡 国営メディア
A coal mine explosion occurred in Shanxi Province, China, on the night of May 22, resulting in 82 confirmed deaths.…
NHK World — English
“生成AIで声を模倣” 人気声優が投稿動画の削除を求め提訴
Popular voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, demanding the removal of a video that allegedly…
NHK World — English
ホワイトソックス 村上宗隆 走者一掃のタイムリーツーベース
In a recent Major League Baseball game, Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox hit a two-base hit that cleared the bases,…
NHK World — English
自民 鈴木幹事長 ガソリン価格支援策“見直し含め検討が必要”
自民党の鈴木幹事長は、ガソリン価格支援策の見直しを検討する必要があると述べました。現在の支援策は、ガソリン価格を1リットルあたり170円程度に抑制していますが、財政的な負担が大きいと指摘されています。価格高騰への対応は重要であり、今後の方…
Japan Times
Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast
A coal mine explosion in China has resulted in a significant increase in the death toll, now reported at 82. Rescue…
Japan Times
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
The article analyzes the current state of the conflict involving Iran and the Trump administration's approach. It…
Japan Times
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a Senate panel hearing that arms sales to Taiwan were paused to make sure…
Japan Times
New Zealand to invest in drones and fleet to shield maritime routes
Defense Minister Chris Penk said the government will invest in two types of drones: one for the southwest Pacific and…
Japan Times
The Asian workers keeping Greenland in business
Greenland's economy relies heavily on Asian workers who fill critical roles in various sectors. These workers…
NHK World — English
愛子さま ラオスフェスティバル開会式に出席 東京 代々木公園
Princess Aiko attended the opening ceremony of the Laos Festival held at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event…
NHK World — English
沖縄 駐留米兵が女性に性的暴行などの疑いで書類送検
A U.S. Army soldier stationed in Okinawa has been sent for prosecution on charges of sexual assault and violence…
Japan Times
SpaceX’s Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test
SpaceX's Starship flight successfully completed a series of pre-IPO tests, achieving most of its targeted objectives.…
NHK World — English
給付付き税額控除 対象の所得水準や軽減方法など詰めの調整へ
The bipartisan 'National Conference' is working on final adjustments regarding the design of the income-based tax…
Japan Times
Trump tells Kevin Warsh to do ‘own thing’ as Fed chair sworn in
Warsh, who has promised the biggest shakeup in decades at the U.S. central bank, was sworn into office Friday in a…
Japan Times
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top U.S. intelligence official
Gabbard cited her husband's battle with bone cancer, but a source familiar with the matter said that she had been…
Japan Times
Chinese missiles and robots find warm welcome in EU’s backyard
If the European Union has a red line in Serbia's relationship to China, President Aleksandar Vucic may be getting close.
Japan Times
U.S. weighs chip tariffs to spur domestic growth, trade chief says
The U.S. is considering implementing tariffs on semiconductor chips to promote domestic manufacturing. The trade chief…
Japan Times
Trump to make foreign nationals leave U.S. to apply for green cards
The change could have far-reaching ramifications for legal immigration amid President Donald Trump's sweeping crackdown.
Japan Times
Trump call with Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te not yet planned, sources say
Officials from the U.S. and Taiwan have been in touch about the prospect of a call, but no concrete plans have yet…
Japan Times
Trump to make foreign nationals leave U.S. to apply for green cards
The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring foreign nationals to leave the United States to apply…
Japan Times
Experimental treatments could help U.S. Ebola patient
There are no vaccines or known drugs specifically approved to treat the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the…
NHK World — English
スペースX 大型宇宙船の試験飛行成功 月や火星への飛行も想定
SpaceX has successfully conducted a test flight of its large spacecraft, which is being developed for missions to the…
Japan Times
Pakistan Army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs U.S. peace offer
But disagreements between Tehran and Washington remain 'deep and extensive,' an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Japan Times
U.N. nuclear nonproliferation talks fail
Negotiators were reviewing the nuclear Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the cornerstone of nuclear weapons control,…
Japan Times
LDP OKs draft bill to punish national flag vandalism
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan has approved a draft bill aimed at punishing individuals who vandalize the…
Japan Times
Prince Hisahito to make debut at imperial banquet
It will be the first time for the 19-year-old prince, currently in his second year at the University of Tsukuba, to…
Japan Times
Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident
It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case…
Japan Times
China squeezes Japan over rare earths in repeat of 2010 showdown
The halt to exports began shortly after a diplomatic row over Taiwan erupted in November.
NHK World — English
カナダ アルバータ州 独立是非で住民投票へ 法的拘束力はなし
Alberta, a province rich in oil resources, plans to hold a referendum in October to ask residents whether to pursue…
NHK World — English
北海道 苫小牧 車が中央分離帯の街路樹衝突 2人死亡1人大けが
A car accident in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left one person seriously…
Japan Times
At Kawasaki’s ‘penis festival,’ phalluses are vessels of compassion
The Kawasaki 'penis festival' celebrates fertility and prosperity through the display of phallic symbols. This unique…
NHK World — English
トランプ政権の国家情報長官 辞任表明 閣僚交代は4人目
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, has announced her resignation to support her husband during…
Japan Times
A salaryman, ghost and a water spirit walk into a coffee bar
Out May 21, visual novel Coffee Talk Tokyo trades flashy gameplay for thoughtful meditations on life in a near-future…