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Translated Japanese novel becomes No. 1 bestseller in Russia
25 December 2025 @ 7:08 am
A translated debut novel by Japanese author and film producer Genki Kawamura has become the No. 1 bestseller so far this year at Russia's largest bookstore chain, according…
Man in his 30s dies in custody after being hospitalized for liver dysfunction
25 December 2025 @ 7:08 am
Police in Ikuno, Osaka Prefecture, said a man in his 30s who had been in custody died of an illness in hospital on Wednesday.
According to police, the…
From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze
25 December 2025 @ 7:07 am
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.…
Japan background check mark for people working with children unveiled
25 December 2025 @ 7:07 am
The government agency overseeing child policies on Thursday announced a new certification mark for entities taking part in a "Japanese DBS" program to check the sexual offense histories…
Mother of woman who killed herself due to overwork 10 years ago urges public not to forget issue of ‘karoshi’
25 December 2025 @ 7:07 am
The mother of a 24-year-old woman who committed suicide due to overwork on Dec 25, 2015, appealed to the public not to let the issue of karoshi (death…
Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'
25 December 2025 @ 6:54 am
US President Donald Trump seized on the occasion of Christmas Eve to assail opposition Democrats, branding them "radical left scum" as he sent out holiday greetings.
From his…
Christmas celebrated at Bondi after deadly shooting
25 December 2025 @ 6:15 am
Christmas celebrations were held at Sydney's famed Bondi beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more than a week ago,…
Trump says comedian Colbert should be 'put to sleep'
25 December 2025 @ 5:21 am
On the eve of Christmas, President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh blast of vitriol at late-night comedy talk shows, saying comedian Stephen Colbert is a "pathetic train…
North Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond
25 December 2025 @ 5:08 am
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said…
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
25 December 2025 @ 5:02 am
Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning the move leaves a dangerous leadership vacuum that allows adversaries…