Key words : 14 years double predicted
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_07/
BBC: Opposition Labour Party set for landslide victory in UK general election
The BBC says the UK's largest opposition Labour Party is expected to secure a landslide victory in the general election, ousting the Conservatives from power for the first time in 14 years.
The British public broadcaster released its projections based on exit polls after voting ended on Thursday night.
It says the Labour Party is expected to win 410 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.
That would far exceed a majority and nearly double the party's pre-election level of 206 seats.
The BBC says the ruling Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is predicted to acquire only 131 seats. That would be roughly one-third of its pre-election total of 345 seats.
Official vote-counting will begin across the country shortly. Preliminary results are expected as early as Friday morning.
Key words : leading issue Ohba Yuki
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Analysis: UK's Labour faces uphill battle after sweeping win
The Labour Party has won the British general election by a sudden landslide, ending 14 years of conservative rule. But NHK World's Ohba Yuki explains, even after forming government, the party will be facing some uphill battles.
Key words : maritime activities
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_28/
Japan expresses regret over China's placing of buoy off Okinotorishima island
The Japanese government says China placed a buoy off Japan's southernmost island in June. The area is considered open waters but is within Japan's continental shelf.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa said on Friday that it is regrettable that China placed the buoy without explaining its purpose, plan or other details.
The government says a Chinese maritime research ship installed the buoy last month in an area in the Pacific Ocean, south of the western main island of Shikoku and off the southernmost island of Okinotorishima.
It says Japan had tracked the Chinese vessel's movements, and asked the Chinese side not to infringe on Japan's maritime interests within the continental shelf, even in the open seas.
The government says it also asked China to explain the purpose and other details of its activities, but the buoy was installed without any explanation.
Hayashi said Japan has asked Beijing to be transparent, both in its explanation and activities, given that various concerns and suspicions have been raised over China's maritime activities.
He said the Chinese side responded that the buoy was for tsunami observation, and that it does not infringe on Japan's sovereign rights over the continental shelf.
Hayashi said the government will continue to gather and analyze relevant information.
Key words : okinawa expressing
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_10/
US Marine Corps member arrested in Okinawa for allegedly touching woman's body
Police officers in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa have arrested a member of the US Marine Corps on suspicion of touching a woman's breasts. They say that the man has denied the allegation.
The officers arrested 22-year-old US Marine Private First Class Sean Sabol. The Marine belongs to the US camp that is located in the city of Urasoe.
The incident allegedly occurred on the stairs of a commercial building in the city of Naha at around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. The authorities say the man is suspected of touching the breasts of a Japanese woman who works at a shop. The woman is in her 20s, and the two did not know each other.
The woman called the police. Officers then rushed to the scene and arrested Sabol on the spot.
The arrest comes on the heels of revelations about two other cases of alleged sexual assault in Okinawa involving US military personnel. Those cases recently came to light. One incident happened last December and the other occurred in May of this year.
People in Okinawa have been expressing their outrage.
Key words : hayashi thorough measures ensure
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_21/
Japanese govt. to ask US military to prevent recurrence of sexual assaults
Japan's top government spokesperson says the government will call on the US Forces in Japan to fully ensure its personnel do not sexually assault Japanese citizens.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa spoke to reporters on Friday about a recent series of revelations concerning alleged sexual assault cases in southern Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.
In the latest incident, a US Marine Corps member was arrested Thursday by prefectural police on suspicion of touching a woman's breasts. The police said the suspect has denied the allegations.
Hayashi said it's extremely regrettable such cases involving US military members continue to take place.
He added that the Defense Ministry has asked the US military to take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence, noting the government will use every possible opportunity to ensure such an outcome.
It has been revealed that the government failed to promptly notify the public or the prefectural government of the incidents.
Hayashi said relevant government agencies are now discussing ways to relieve the anxiety of local residents. He indicated that the government may soon announce measures to improve information-sharing with local municipalities.
Key words : foreign minister information need
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_23/
Okinawa asks Tokyo to notify it of all sexual assaults by US military personnel
The governor of Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa says all alleged sexual assault cases there involving US military personnel must be reported to the prefectural government.
Governor Tamaki Denny spoke with reporters on Friday about the failure of the central government and police to do so.
Tamaki said he asked the central government on Wednesday to quickly draw up effective measures to prevent a recurrence. He also requested that Okinawan residents be notified of such incidents.
The governor expressed strong expectations that the central government's planned measures will be thoroughly implemented.
Regarding the use of information provided by the central government, Tamaki said that he can tell residents of Okinawa to exercise caution without informing them of specific locations and other details.
He pointed to a need to carefully handle such information in consideration of the victims' privacy and added it also affects police investigations.
Tamaki also said he can request US forces tighten disciplinary measures in the event of an incident involving US personnel.
Tamaki earlier met with Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko to discuss the matter. Kamikawa intends to announce an improvement plan soon.
Key words : iranian voting
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_30/
Iranians voting in presidential run-off election
People in Iran are voting in a presidential run-off election between a reformist and a conservative hardliner with starkly different views on foreign policy.
Polling began on Friday, one week after the first round of voting ended with no clear winner. The election was called after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is a former deputy parliamentary speaker and health minister.
Saeed Jalili is a hardliner and a former secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, a body in charge of defense and foreign affairs.
Pezeshkian says he wants to improve relations with the United States and Europe, so that they would lift sanctions on Iran.
Jalili argues that even if Iran remains in conflict with the West, it can overcome sanctions by developing domestic industries and strengthening ties with emerging nations.
Pezeshkian has criticized the crackdown on women over the mandatory wearing of the "hijab" headscarf. He said he will guarantee his government will stand against forced patrols.
Jalili maintains that it is necessary to strictly enforce the rules requiring women to wear the headscarf in public spaces.
While hardline conservatives have a solid support base, the reformist camp is hoping to court the uncommitted electorate. Voter turnout will likely be a key factor.
The result of the election is expected to be known as early as Saturday, Japan time.
Key words : iran nuclear
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240705_13/
Iran set to hold runoff in presidential race on Friday
Iran is set to hold a runoff vote to elect a new leader on Friday, pitting a reformist who seeks dialogue with the West against a conservative hardliner.
The election will choose the successor to President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a May helicopter crash.
No candidate gained a majority in last Friday's vote, triggering the runoff between the top two candidates.
The contest pits sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, a former deputy parliamentary speaker and health minister, against hardliner Saeed Jalili.
Jalili previously served as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, a body in charge of national defense and foreign affairs.
Under an international nuclear deal struck in 2015, Iran is supposed to restrict its nuclear program in exchange for an end to international sanctions against it.
But the United States pulled out of the agreement in 2018 under President Donald Trump and reimposed sanctions on Iran. Iran's economy has since been sluggish due to a plunge in the value of the rial and soaring prices.
Pezeshkian aims to reshape the nuclear deal and improve Iran's relations with Western nations.
Jalili is critical of the 2015 deal. He insists that even if Iran remains in conflict with the West, it can overcome sanctions by developing domestic industries and strengthening ties with emerging nations.
Figures published by the Iranian government show a 40 percent turnout for the June 28 election -- the lowest since the Islamic regime's establishment in 1979.
It's believed Pezeshkian will gain an advantage if voter turnout increases on Friday.
The election outcome is expected to be known as early as Saturday, Japan time.
Key words : weather Yuumi Hirano
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