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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescue efforts continue in Kyushu

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescue efforts continue in Kyushu

Wed 29 Jul 2026 01:47 CEST

At least 14 people have died in the powerful earthquake that struck Japan on Tuesday. Intensive efforts continue to find people still missing after the quake, while the area is shaken by numerous aftershocks

Japan and US concerned after Chinese plane incident

Japan and US concerned after Chinese plane incident

Fri 12 Dec 2025 02:14 CET

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are expressing concern after Chinese fighter jets were accused of locking their radar on Japanese fighter jets on two more occasions last week.

Japanese protest after flight incident

Japanese protest after flight incident

Sun 7 Dec 2025 02:59 CET

Chinese fighter jets have locked their radar on Japanese fighter jets on two occasions on Saturday, claims Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

Japan Seeks Military Aid After Record Bear Attacks This Year

Japan Seeks Military Aid After Record Bear Attacks This Year

Wed 29 Oct 2025 04:56 CET

Bears have killed ten people in Japan this year – a dismal record. Now a governor is asking the military for help