Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead along Japan’s western coast
Nuclear regulators said several nuclear plants in the region were operating normally.
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Japan lowers tsunami alerts but warns coast residents of risk after earthquakes
The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu.
World News|Jan 1
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Japan issues tsunami warnings after series of strong earthquakes on west coast
NHK TV warned torrents of water could reach as high as 16.5ft and urged people to flee to high land or the top of a building as quickly as possible.
World News|Jan 1
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Tsunami warnings after series of strong earthquakes on Sea of Japan coast
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6.
World News|Jan 1
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Kim says North Korea military should ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if provoked
The leader is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the US presidential election in November.
World News|Jan 1
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Kim Jong Un vows to launch more spy satellites and make more nuclear material
The North Korean leader called for ‘overwhelming’ war readiness to cope with US-led confrontational moves, state media reported.
World News|Dec 31, 2023
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Bake Off star Paul Hollywood set for royal handshake after being made MBE
The star has been recognised in the New Year honours.
UK News|Dec 29, 2023
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North Korea’s new nuclear reactor likely operational next summer, Seoul says
Concerns about North Korea’s nuclear programme deepened recently.
World News|Dec 29, 2023
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Roberto De Zerbi fears it may be ‘tough’ to keep Joao Pedro at Brighton
Brazilian attacker Joao Pedro has scored 13 times for Brighton since his summer switch from Watford.
UK Sport|Dec 29, 2023
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Hong Kong pro-independence activist seeks asylum in UK
Tony Chung had served a prison sentence under a sweeping Chinese national security law.
World News|Dec 29, 2023
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Kim Jong Un vows to bolster North Korea’s war readiness
The leader of the North is seeking to repel what he says are ‘unprecedented US-led confrontational moves’.
World News|Dec 28, 2023
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Daihatsu shuts down Japanese factories during probe into bogus safety tests
The stoppage is expected to affect thousands of car parts makers and their employees.
World News|Dec 26, 2023
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South Korean court orders two Japanese firms to compensate wartime workers
Previous verdicts in 2018 caused a huge setback in relations between the two countries.
World News|Dec 21, 2023
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China keeps up military pressure on Philippines as territorial tensions grow
Its foreign minister’s comments follow China’s mobilisation of its coastguard and maritime militia to block Philippine supply missions.
World News|Dec 21, 2023
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again threatens use of nuclear weapons
It comes as he praised troops who were involved in the country’s recent intercontinental ballistic missile test.
World News|Dec 21, 2023
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