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BreakingThe Guardian World4h ago1 min read

Record bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends

The increase in bear sightings poses significant safety risks to residents and highlights the challenges of wildlife management in urban areas.

Bears are emerging from hibernation in Japan.
Sightings are surpassing those of the record year 2025.
Authorities have issued warnings for urban areas.

Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian World12h ago1 min read

Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered

Securing fuel supply is crucial for Australia amid ongoing global energy market disruptions.

Penny Wong is traveling to Japan, China, and South Korea.
The goal is to secure Australia's fuel and energy supply chains.
Australia reportedly has more fuel now than before the Iran war.

Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat

Business

FeatureThe Guardian WorldApr 241 min read

Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat

This initiative highlights Japan's vulnerability to global energy crises and the need for innovative solutions to manage rising costs.

Tokyo officials encourage workers to wear shorts this summer
Initiative aims to combat heat and rising energy costs
Inspired by the Cool Biz energy-saving initiative

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

World

BreakingBBC NewsApr 201 min read

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

The heightened risk of a significant earthquake poses serious threats to coastal communities and raises concerns about potential tsunami impacts.

Japan issued tsunami warnings after a 7.7 magnitude quake
Evacuation orders were given for coastal areas
Authorities warn of potential larger tsunami waves

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

World

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishApr 201 min read

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning pose immediate risks to coastal communities in northern Japan, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan
Tsunami warning issued for waves up to 3 meters
Quake felt in Tokyo, hundreds of kilometers away

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Record bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends

Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered

Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued