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Marauding monkeys injure 42 in Japanese city

Tokyo (AFP) - Local authorities in Japan's Yamaguchi city said Monday they are turning to tranquiliser guns to confront marauding monkeys that have injured 42 people in recent weeks.

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Morrison off to Tokyo as parliament opens

Former prime minister Scott Morrison will miss the opening of the new parliament as he heads to Tokyo for meetings with political and business leaders.

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Former PM Scott Morrison skips Parliament to take overseas trip

Scott Morrison will skip the first week of Parliament since losing the federal election to instead speak at an "international event" in Tokyo.

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Evacuations after volcano erupts in southern Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - Dozens of people were ordered to evacuate their homes after a fiery volcanic eruption in southern Japan on Sunday as the national weather agency issued its top-level alert for the mountain.

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Evacuation alert after volcano erupts in southern Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - Dozens of people were urged to evacuate their homes after a fiery volcanic eruption in southern Japan on Sunday as the national weather agency issued its top-level alert for the mountain.

AFP

PSG agree transfer of Mukiele from RB Leipzig

Tokyo (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of French international defender Nordi Mukiele to Paris, AFP learned on Sunday from a source close to the negotiations.

AFP

World Athletics C'ship: Neeraj Chopra grabs silver with 88.13m throw in fourth attempt

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday, clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Abe murder suspect to undergo mental examination: reports

Tokyo (AFP) - The man accused of assassinating Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe is set to undergo an examination of his mental condition around the time of the incident, local media reported Saturday.

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Aron Baynes back to Australia?

Former NBA center looking to return to play after a scary injury at the Tokyo Olympics NBL side Brisbane Bullets are interested in Aron Baynes, sources tell Sportando Source: Ennio Terrasi Borghesan @ Sportando What's the buzz on Twitter? BasketNews ...

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Japan bullet train a 'dream': NSW Premier

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.

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Michael Norman races to 400-meter world track title, overcomes Olympic disappointment

EUGENE, Ore. — One year after his Olympic dreams faded along with his strength during the final meters in Tokyo, Michael Norman held off the world's best quarter-milers Friday night for the 400-meter gold medal at the world track and field championships, outrunning a tight pack of challengers over the…

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Jackson celebrates 200 metres win at worlds after Tokyo heartache

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson is now a world champion after a mistake led to an early exit at the Tokyo Games

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Noah Lyles Put on the Performance of a Lifetime to Become the U.S.’s Fastest Man

The 200-meter final at the world championships was the latest installment of an enticing rivalry, one that Lyles finished while making history.

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7th wave of infections taking toll on hospitals

The seventh wave of coronavirus infections, marked by record numbers of cases, is putting increasing strain on the health care system. Hospitals in some parts of the country are having to decline coronavirus-related emergency transfers due to a lack of dedicated beds. Affected municipalities are striving to ease the pressure…

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Japan's Covid count sets record for 3rd straight day

TOKYO: Japan's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 190,000 on Friday, hitting a new record for the third consecutive day, official data showed, as Japan experiences a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

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Plan for Shinzo Abe state funeral faces growing opposition

Cabinet has approved event for 27 September but critics question cost and possible political exploitation

Daily Mirror

Olympic hero Adam Peaty declares himself fit for Commonwealth Games after bizarre injury

Adam Peaty, who won three Olympic gold medals at last year's Tokyo Games, is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which are starting next week

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Japan regulator OKs release of treated Fukushima water

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's nuclear regulator on Friday formally approved a plan to release more than a million tonnes of treated water from the crippled Fukushima plant into the ocean, sparking an angry reaction from China.

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China criticises Japan's defence white paper for making "accusations"

China said on Friday it firmly opposed Japan's new defence white paper and had sent stern representations to Tokyo.

AAP

Aust coffee buzz, beer o'clock hits Tokyo

From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes.

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Japan Plans September 27 State Funeral for Abe

Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend. The ceremony will be held at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, a large venue that has hosted concerts and sports events, and was used for Japan's…

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Japan plans September 27 state funeral for Abe

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend.

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Japan defence report sounds alarm on Russia, threats to Taiwan

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's defence ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing military spending.

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Japan battles seventh COVID wave as Tokyo hits record of almost 32,000 new daily cases

Japan records 186,000 new cases nationwide as numbers continue to surge.

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Wonders of the deep

A new exhibit featuring corals and tropical fish appears to captivate visitors at Tokyo Sea Life Park in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday. About 2.5 meters deep and covering an area of 12 by 6.5 meters, the tank includes seven species of corals and more than 200 tropical fish, including…

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