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Honda needs a big pivot, and maybe a partner, after big EV-related losses
Brand power and a solid reputation will help as it undertakes an overhaul, with a likely shift toward hybrids.
Source: The Japan Times
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LDP Members Oppose Retrial Reform
Many members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are opposing a bill to reform the retrial system. The opposition stems from concerns that allowing prosecutors to appeal retrials hinders justice for wrongful convictions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
Driven from their refugee camp home in the West Bank, Palestinian families now face a new threat: Iranian missiles intercepted overhead.
Source: The Japan Times
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Save ‘every drop of fuel,’ Lee urges South Koreans facing Mideast war impacts
The president warned that the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran has triggered one of the most severe energy security threats in decades.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Leaders of world powers strike energy blast pose. There’s an interesting cultural question that pops up during international meetings in Japan: Should the participants shake hands at the end of their
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
A vital service you’ll need to know about in the event of a disaster. With pretty much everyone owning a mobile phone these days, public telephones are on a steady decline worldwide. Though the same
Source: SoraNews24
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Burkina Faso and Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows
Widespread deaths of civilians at the hands of government forces could bolster the political legitimacy of militant groups and fuel recruitment, analysts said.
Source: The Japan Times
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In pursuit of world title and Olympic gold, Kanoa Igarashi looks back with gratitude
The "little kid" might have been lost when he debuted at 17 years old, but the man he is now is more confident in what he can do on a surfboard.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan: Child Support Salary Seizure Subsidies Begin
Japan has launched subsidies to aid in seizing salaries and assets for unpaid child support. This change, aligned with the revised Civil Code, may indirectly affect long-term expatriates.
Source: The Japan Times
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Giant Supernova Evidence Found!
Scientists have discovered indirect evidence of ultra-powerful supernovas theorized since the 1960s. While these cosmic events are far removed from daily life, understanding the universe enhances our appreciation of Japan's cultural perspective on nature.
Source: The Japan Times
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