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Convicted Felon Charged in Washington Wildfire Suspect Case
A person with a criminal record has been taken into custody in relation to igniting one of the severe wildfires that has already led to the destruction of more than 700 structures and prompted…
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Narita Airport Quiz: Which Section Reopened After Major Renovations?
How well have you been keeping up with events in Japan? Take the Mainichi News Quiz from August 4 to assess your current affairs knowledge. Are you ready? Which facility at Narita International Airport…
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Jung Chung-rae Seeks Apology from Kim Min-seok Over Shincheonji Controversy
Jung Chung-rae, a contender in the Democratic Party of Korea’s leadership race, criticized Kim Min-seok on the 4th, saying, “If you can’t explain the reason for questioning Shincheonji, you should apologize first.” Jung posted…
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Election Commission Approves Minor Vote Count Adjustments
On June 3, during the local elections, it was disclosed on August 4 that the National Election Commission had provided instructions to regional and metropolitan election offices, stating, “Errors in voter counts should generally…
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Fire at Apartment Building Injures 12 in Western Tokyo
TOKYO – Twelve individuals sustained minor injuries when a fire occurred at an apartment complex in Koganei, western Tokyo, on Monday evening, according to local officials. The injured ranged in age from 1 to…
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ABC’s Alan Kohler urges Australians to rethink home ownership as wealth builder
Alan Kohler claims that real estate is a poor investment. Financial expert Alan Kohler has stated that Australian real estate is now considered a ‘poor investment’ and has urged individuals to cease viewing home…
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Parents and Four-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Crash Allegedly Caused by Drunk Driver
Subscribe to our US Editor’s Picks newsletter to receive the latest exclusive stories At least three family members, including a four-year-old girl, lost their lives in an accident when a driver trying to overtake…
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Farmer Dies in Red Pepper Field During Heatwave
An elderly man in his 70s passed away while working in a field in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, during a period of extreme heat. Around 7:40 p.m. on the evening of August 3, the…
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Korea Resumes Gold Buying After 13-Year Break
The Bank of Korea has restarted its gold acquisitions, which had been suspended in February 2013. The central bank mentioned, “Our goal is to increase the share of gold in our foreign exchange reserves…


