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14 Luglio 2026

Heat, deaths in Germany increased by 32% in June

(Adnkronos) – In June, deaths in Germany increased by 32% due to a record heatwave compared to levels recorded in the previous four years. The German statistical institute reports this, explaining that, nationally, between June 22 and 28, approximately 23,900 people died,
14 Luglio 2026

Japan Eyes Greater Pension Fund Investment in Domestic Assets

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)–The administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is looking at a proposal to have the country’s Government Pension Investment Fund increase its investment in domestic financial assets, amid rising government bond yields and the weakening yen. “We
14 Luglio 2026

Record 7,120 People Accused over Cannabis in Japan in 2025

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)–The number of people accused of cannabis-related offenses such as use and possession in Japan in 2025 totaled a record 7,120, the health ministry said Tuesday. “We will take thorough measures to prevent the spread of (cannabis) abuse
14 Luglio 2026

Int’l Conference on Bluefin Tuna Fails to Strike Agreement

Nagasaki, July 14 (Jiji Press)–An international conference to discuss the management of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks ended without reaching an agreement on catch quotas in the southwestern Japan city of Nagasaki on Tuesday. In the conference, which began Wednesday, Japan proposed a
14 Luglio 2026

Japan to Survey Credit Card Payment Processing Firms

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is considering conducting a survey of credit card payment processing service firms to gain a clearer picture of them, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said Tuesday. Akazawa made the comments at a press conference after the
14 Luglio 2026

Fujifilm’s Utsurundesu Film Camera Celebrates 40th Birthday

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)–Fujifilm Corp.’s Utsurundesu single-use film camera, sold as QuickSnap outside Japan, celebrated its 40th birthday this month, enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity. A younger generation of users has bought into its analog photo-taking experience, including rolling the
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