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Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery

Viral video footage captures the exact moment a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes a hospital in Japan mid-surgery.

How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Quake

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons

Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push

Japan's parliament has enacted new legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, sparking debate over constitutional rights.

Researchers link Long COVID to another virus

5 news sources are covering this Health story right now — Newsylist is tracking how fast it spreads.

Japan successfully launches and lands reusable rocket

Japan's space agency has successfully completed the first test flight and landing of its experimental reusable rocket prototype.

Cosmic Conjoined Twins, Caught on Camera

New images from the Hayabusa-2 probe confirm that asteroid Torifune is a contact binary, a two-part structure resembling conjoined space rocks.

Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has successfully completed a flyby of asteroid Torifune to test critical planetary defense technology.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2026

Russia's advance in Ukraine slows, with a 16-fold drop in pace over the past year

Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and Kanagawa amid landslide fears

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan

Brilliant Belgian Royal Tiaras at Tonight’s Japanese State Banquet

Belgian royal family hosts Japanese emperor and empress for state visit