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Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donald Trump’s tariffs.The company said profits surged 53.5% to ¥147.4bn (£694m) over the three months to June, substantially beating expert forecasts for ¥...
小泉防衛大臣は、防衛省で記者団に対し北朝鮮が6日夕方、少なくとも1発の弾道ミサイルを発射し、日本のEEZ＝排他的経済水域の外側に落下したとみられると明らかにしました。
Through this year’s military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize its army’s and society’s flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display
Professor Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has resigned
Fires across France have left behind mountains of cut and burned wood. More than 35,000 metric tons of trees were chopped down to urgently create firebreaks and slow the spread of the flames. But what will become of all these trees? The timber industry is now under heavy strain. It will take more than two years to remove and process it all. Story by Caitlin Brown.
Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological statusEvery single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved good ecological status.Each of the country’s rivers, lakes and estuaries was assessed by the Environment Agency as part of a six-yearly evaluation into England’s w...
A pilot allegedly caught with tens of thousands of Ecstasy pills in Jakarta is the most high-profile case in a recent string of arrests that police and criminologists say points to a growing problem: transnational syndicates are using Malaysia to move drugs and recruit couriers. The case was followed within days by other arrests involving Malaysians in Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, suggesting...
Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle and Jackson Castro were at golf team tryouts when they heard screams from nearby lakeA trio of Virginia teenagers recently showed up to golf team tryouts, jumped into a nearby lake to rescue three people – including a preschooler who couldn’t swim – after their kayaks capsized, and then earned spots on the squad, according to officials who are hailing their actions as “he...
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequencesSenior Democrats have accused Donald Trump’s administration of giving a green light to violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, warning that its policies created “a climate of impunity and unbridled violence” that endangers both Palestinians and US citizens.In a letter se...
Mehdi Laribi, one of the suspected founders of DZ mafia, a criminal organization based in Marseille, was arrested in Algeria in late July. The arrest was made public on Wednesday by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who hailed Algiers' support and cooperation in combating drug trafficking around the Mediterranean. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force. During an episode of the CCTV documentary Securing Victory on Monday, a satellite image of an airbase was seen in the background as People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force officers discussed an exercise and combat scenarios. The image – w...
A gunman killed a social media influencer during a live stream in Mexico’s volatile northwestern state of Sinaloa, authorities said on Wednesday, a public killing that underscored ongoing violence targeting social media personalities in the Latin American nation. The influencer, Cesar Gastelum, was killed on Tuesday night in the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan, officials said. Mexican authoritie...
Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.
Professor Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has resigned
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are protesting over unpaid wages
The U.S. military confirms there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territoryThe cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it would be the first African state to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to the congratulatory message recently sent by Trump to mark King Mohammed VI’s...
The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.
今回の熊本地震では、断水が続いている地域もあり、現地で課題となっているのがトイレなどの衛生環境です。認定NPO法人「ジャパンハート」でボランティアの医師として活動する良雪雅さんは、東日本大震災や能登半島地震で現地で医療支援にあたり、今回の地震では、八代市の避難所で避難者の診察などを行ってます。良雪さんに、現地の状況やトイレを使う際の注意点などについて聞きました。
Two Iranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have been granted citizenship
At the Colo-Colo stadium on August 5, in the Chilean capital, the scenes of joy could have been mistaken for a World Cup victory. The trophy was not a championship, but the arrival of Vozinha, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper who rose to international stardom during the recent FIFA World Cup, helping the small African island nation get past the group stage before suffering a narrow defeat to ...
South Korea says North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea
In a precautionary measure, South Korean officials advised residents to evacuate Osan Air Base following reports of a potential white phosphorus leak. The US military promptly investigated and concluded that there was no trace of the hazardous material. Subsequent analysis identified the residue as harmless corrosion from environmental factors. The evacuation notice was rescinded after successful ...
Green roofs offer a solution to urban heat by absorbing sunlight and releasing water. Vegetation shades surfaces and evapotranspiration naturally cools surrounding areas. These living roofs also manage rainwater and provide habitats for urban wildlife. Extensive and intensive systems cater to different building needs and budgets. Cities worldwide are adopting green roofs to combat rising temperatu...
As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.
Twitch streamer Austin McBroom reacted with shock after a woman appeared to grab him during a livestream. He stated he felt violated, questioning the laughter of onlookers at the moment. This incident has prompted widespread discussion about the importance of consent and unwanted touching. Some viewers question if the livestream event was genuinely unplanned or staged for attention.
