Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan, disrupting transport but causing no major damage.
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Last-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
New data has revealed that Brits are embracing spur-of-the-moment escapes this summer, but to tried-and-tested destinations in Spain and Türkiye.
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House: What’s on the agenda, what’s next
The Israeli PM's visit to the US comes amid raids in the occupied West Bank, before the October 27 elections.
Netanyahu in the White House: What’s on the agenda and what’s next?
The Israeli PM's visit to the US comes amid raids in the occupied West Bank, before the October 27 elections.
France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge
Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.
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熊本で震度7 津波注意報解除 建物の被害相次ぐ けが人多数か
28日午後4時27分ごろ、熊本県熊本地方を震源とする地震があり、熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測しました。この地震で、津波注意報が有明・八代海に出されていましたが、午後6時10分に解除されました。
A major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
A major earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, sparking tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles.
Badenoch urges Burnham to cancel prisoners’ early release scheme – UK politics live
The Conservative party leader said that Labour’s plan allows for too many serious offenders to be freed earlyAlan Milburn, the former Labour cabinet minister, is carrying out a government review intended to address the crisis of the growing number of Neets – young people not in education, employment or training. His first report, analysing the causes of the problem, was published in May to wide ac...
What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?
From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.
熊本で震度7 津波注意報解除 建物の倒壊相次ぐ けが人多数か
28日午後4時27分、熊本県熊本地方を震源とする地震があり、熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測しました。午後4時27分ごろに熊本県熊本地方で発生したマグニチュード7.1の地震で、気象庁は有明・八代海に対して津波注意報を出していましたが、さきほど午後6時10分にすべて解除しました。
【地震】熊本 八代 植柳橋の一部が川に崩落 上空からの映像
震度6強の揺れを観測した熊本県八代市の上空から午後6時ごろにNHKのヘリコプターが撮影した映像では、植柳橋の一部が川の中に崩れ落ちている様子が確認されました。警察によりますと、崩れたのは自転車や歩行者の専用道路だということです。
【地震】熊本 八代駅で貨物列車が脱線して横転 乗客なし
JR貨物によりますと、震度6強の揺れを観測した熊本県八代市の八代駅で、貨物列車が脱線し、横転したということです、乗客はいないということで、JR貨物は運転士がけがをしていないか確認しています。
有明・八代海の津波注意報を解除
津波注意報を解除しました。津波注意報が解除されたのは次の沿岸です。◇有明・八代海現在、大津波警報・津波警報・津波注意報を発表している沿岸はありません。
Zinedine #Zidane, a #French #football legend to coach 'Les Bleus'
He is one of #France's most memorable #football players: nearly thirty years later after helping 'Les Bleus' win their first #WorldCup - and twenty years after his infamous #redcard, Zinedine #Zidane is coming back to coach the squad.
熊本 氷川町 地震影響で少なくとも50人以上けがなどで搬送か
震度7を観測した熊本県氷川町にある八代北部地域医療センターによりますと、午後6時前の時点で、地震の影響で少なくとも50人以上がけがをして、搬送されるなどしているということです。
White House's Rick and Morty AI parody featuring Donald Trump sparks huge backlash
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” wrote former congresswoman and once Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in response to Rick and Morty parody video posted by the White House.
French football legend Zinedine Zidane set to become 'Les Bleus' new coach
The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to unveil its new manager for 'Les Bleus' squad - but the secret is only secret by name. The new coach is expected to be Zinedine Zidane, star player of the mythical 1998 football squad captained by France's last coach, Didier Deschamps. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle is on the ground and tells us about Zidane's legendary status.
熊本 氷川町 特別養護老人ホーム「10人ほどけが」
震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県氷川町にある「特別養護老人ホーム早尾園」の職員は「デスクワークをしていたところ、突然前後に激しく揺れ、机にしがみついたが体を支えきれないほどの強い揺れだった。車いすに乗っていた入所者が転倒したり、職員が倒れてきたもので腕を切って出血したりした。10人ほどけがしたが重傷者はいない」と話していました。
Billionaire Steve Wynn's Beverly Hills estate sells for $47.75M after five years on the market
Billionaire Steve Wynn's Beverly Hills mansion has finally sold for $47.75 million. The lavish estate, known as Villa Lulu, was on the market for over five years. After extensive renovations and price adjustments, the property found a buyer. This sale highlights challenges in the ultra-luxury real estate market. The transaction concludes a significant chapter in Los Angeles' high-end property ...
熊本で震度7 気象庁が記者会見
28日午後4時半ごろ熊本県で震度7の揺れを観測した地震について、気象庁は午後5時半から会見を開いています。
Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?
The Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand a programme that allows civilian professionals with specialis...
Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military - will it be ‘a career killer’?
The Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand a programme that allows civilian professionals with specialis...
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Zidane confirmed as new France manager
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.
Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online
Pop star aims to use legal process to name ‘wrongdoers who hide in the shadows and wreak technological havoc with impunity’Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who she alleges have stolen unreleased music, as well as private photos and video footage, and sold them online.Grande filed the lawsuit in a Los Angeles court on Monday. It doesn’t name the hackers, who are referred to with th...
AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks
Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks has intensified, driving South Korea’s stock market down to its lowest level in three months.Investors continued to ditch chip stocks on Tuesday, amid rising concerns about the huge amount of borrowing among AI companies to fund their datacen...
As it braces for a new heatwave, Spain races to contain wildfires
Fires continue to spread through Spain with one blaze to the west of Madrid now the largest to have swept through the country. Over 50,000 hectares have burnt near the city of Avila, and firefighters are attempting to bring the fires under control ahead of a rise in temperatures.