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Couple in their 70s die after being found buried in snow
1 February 2026 @ 7:36 am
A 79-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife died after being found buried under snow on the roof of their house in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture.
According to police,…
Dodgers manager says Ohtani won't pitch in World Baseball Classic
1 February 2026 @ 7:35 am
Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan but won't pitch for the defending champions in March's World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday.
Roberts…
Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows
1 February 2026 @ 7:34 am
Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Death row inmate who buried 2 men alive in 2006 found dead in cell
1 February 2026 @ 7:32 am
A death row inmate convicted of killing two people by burying them alive in Okayama Prefecture in western Japan in 2006, died on Saturday, the Justice Ministry said,…
Japan main opposition co-leader vows responsibility for election outcome
1 February 2026 @ 7:32 am
Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's main opposition party, said Sunday during a street campaign speech in Tokyo that he would "take responsibility" for its outcome in the Feb…
Takaichi cancels TV appearance due to arm injury while campaigning
1 February 2026 @ 7:32 am
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday canceled an appearance on a TV program, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party saying she is receiving treatment after injuring her…
Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
1 February 2026 @ 7:24 am
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after…
Iran says it now considers EU militaries to be terrorist groups
1 February 2026 @ 7:00 am
The speaker of Iran's parliament said Sunday that the Islamic Republic now considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups, lashing out after the bloc declared the…
Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards
1 February 2026 @ 6:59 am
Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on…
Ukraine and Moldova hit by blackouts from grid malfunction
1 February 2026 @ 4:27 am
Parts of Ukraine and Moldova, including the neighboring countries' capitals, were plunged into blackouts on Saturday caused by a malfunction of high-voltage power lines, officials said. Power was…