At least five people died and thousands were stranded at Narita airport after unprecedented heavy rain triggered landslides and power outages in Chiba prefecture, eastern Japan.
At least five people died in eastern Japan after heavy rain hit Chiba prefecture, triggering landslides, power outages, and stranding thousands at Narita airport.
Almeno quattro persone sono morte e una è in gravi condizioni a causa delle piogge torrenziali nel Giappone orientale. L'agenzia Jma ha emesso l'allerta di livello 5 per Chiba e ordinato evacuazioni per oltre 126mila residenti.
At least four people died and thousands were stranded at Narita airport as heavy rain flooded eastern Japan's Chiba prefecture, prompting unprecedented weather warnings during a busy holiday week.
Ricercatori giapponesi hanno osservato per la prima volta il gas freddo che ha formato le stelle delle prime galassie, 1 milione di anni dopo il Big Bang, combinando dati di Alma e Webb.
A 21-year-old French national was arrested in Sydney after allegedly driving an SUV into the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park. The man, who was reportedly eating McDonald's when apprehended, faces charges of negligent driving. The incident caused an estimated AUD $15,000 in damages.
The Chiba Lotte Marines baseball team is considering building a new dome stadium, with plans to finalize basic designs for a 2034 opening. The city, team, and developer Aeon Mall announced the move, citing fan feedback and heat countermeasures.
Chiba Lotte Marines, Chiba City, and Aeon Mall have signed an agreement to redevelop ZOZO Marine Stadium, aiming for a domed stadium by 2034. However, rising construction costs due to inflation cast uncertainty on the project's realization.
Chiba Lotte Marines, Chiba City, and Aeon Mall have signed an agreement to redevelop ZOZO Marine Stadium, aiming for a new indoor stadium by 2034. The city will finalize the basic plan by March 2027.
A man in his late 30s to 40s attempted to abduct a high school girl in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, by grabbing her from behind and holding a fruit knife-like object to her neck. The girl resisted with an umbrella and the man fled in a minivan. She was unharmed.
Chiba Prefecture held its first meeting of an expert panel to discuss establishing regulations for large-scale solar power generation facilities following a case of illegal forest clearing. The proposed regulations would require permits for large facilities and mandate ongoing responsibility for maintenance and decommissioning.
Chiba Prefecture has released a draft ordinance requiring permits for large solar power facilities (megasolar) of 1,000 kW or more, establishing standards for environmental conservation and regional harmony. This marks the first prefecture-wide permit system in Japan.
A video circulating on social media shows a caregiver at a licensed daycare in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, appearing to push a child, causing them to fall. The city has begun an investigation into potential inappropriate childcare practices.
Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan is considering a photography ban around its Japanese macaque enclosure after two men, claiming to be US nationals, were arrested for trespassing and filming the incident.
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald, 32, retires from cycling to pursue a career in nursing, citing a desire for the 'real world' and no longer fearing life outside cycling.
Endurance specialist won Olympic gold in Rio and Tokyo‘I don’t know where I’ll get these feelings again’Katie Archibald, the Scottish track cyclist who won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement with immediate effect.The decision means the 32-year-old, who also won multiple world, European and Commonwealth titles, will not compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Continue reading...
Endurance specialist won Olympic gold in Rio and Tokyo‘I don’t know where I’ll get these feelings again’Katie Archibald, the Scottish track cyclist who won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement with immediate effect.The decision means the 32-year-old, who also won multiple world, European and Commonwealth titles, will not compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Continue reading...
A 44-year-old man, Teruyuki Takabayashi, was arrested in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture on Friday following a manhunt for allegedly attacking a 17-year-old high school student with a hammer in Fussa, western Tokyo. The attack occurred between 7:15am and 7:25am on Wednesday, when the suspect allegedly attacked a group of seven teenagers near a restaurant after his mother asked them to be quiet. Another student and three police officers were also injured. The suspect told police he did not have the intent to murder.
