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More Heavy Rain Forecast for Western Japan
A seasonal rain front is expected to remain stationary around western Japan through Monday.
Weather officials are calling on people to exercise extra caution against landslides and flooding.
They say the ground in northern Kyushu and other areas has become saturated by earlier rainfall.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says developed rain clouds covered the area in southwestern Japan on Saturday morning.
Heavy downpours were recorded at this time in some parts of northern Kyushu and the Shikoku region.
The front will likely stall around western Japan, possibly bringing heavy rain to the area and the Tokai region in central Japan on Saturday afternoon.
Northern Kyushu may also see heavy rain on Sunday.
Weather officials say people should watch out for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen rivers. They say lightning strikes, gusty winds and tornadoes could occur.
Meanwhile, the strength of Typhoon Bavi has been upgraded to violent.
It's now located far off Japan's southeast, although its future track remains uncertain.
Agency officials urge people to stay updated on its movements.
War in Ukraine: Putin Vows to Continue Military Operations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue military operations in Ukraine.
This comes after he received a report that his country's forces had captured a major stronghold in eastern Ukraine.
The Russian presidential office said on Friday that Putin met with Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov and others at a command post.
Putin reportedly said the liberation of the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk has been fully completed.
He also said Russian troops have taken more than 3,000 square kilometers of Donbas and elsewhere since the beginning of this year.
Gerasimov told Putin that Russian forces now control the major defensive stronghold of Kostya and Tynevka in the Donetsk region.
Putin said the capture is the key to liberating the entire region.
Another senior official told the president that Russian forces have yet to resolve the issue of preventing Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles from penetrating deep into Russian territory.
Also on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on social media that his country can now produce a volume of advanced weapons that will be able to surpass Russia's capabilities.
He also emphasized Ukraine's policy of expanding missile production to counter Russia.
Japan Medical Team Heads for Quake‑Hit Venezuela
A medical team from Japan has been dispatched to Venezuela, where more than 2,600 people were killed in two powerful earthquakes just over a week ago.
The Venezuelan government says the death toll from the June 24t quakes stood at 2,645 as of Friday. More than 12,000 people were injured.
The magnitudes of the two quakes were greater than seven.
A departure ceremony for the team was held at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Saturday.
The group was dispatched by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA.
00:03:43 話者 2/Seiko Ishikawa/Venezuelan Ambassador to Japan
There are still many people who can be saved.
Japan has experienced many natural disasters, and the assistance you're providing has deep meaning for Venezuela.
00:03:56 話者 3/Kido Daisuke Roberto/Medical team leader
A lot of people are waiting for medical attention.
As rescue efforts continue, I hope to offer compassionate, Japanese-style medical care.
00:04:08 (Maria Sato)
The Japan disaster relief medical team consists of more than 40 personnel, including medical staff.
They will set up tents in the capital, Caracas, where they will treat the injured.
They are scheduled to stay in the country for about two weeks.
Japan‑UK‑Italy Fighter Jet Program Extends Design Contract
The organization formed by Japan, Britain, and Italy to build the next generation of fighter aircraft has extended a contract with the joint venture designing the jet.
The trilateral collaboration is known as the Global Combat Air Program.
Its executive body, the GCAP International Government Organization, or JIGO, is in charge of the project.
JIGO and the joint venture announced on Friday they have signed a second contract worth 4.6 billion pounds, or about $6.1 billion.
The deal covers the period through the end of 2027.
The first contract expired at the end of June.
There were concerns that Britain's financial difficulties could impact the development program.
But earlier this week, the UK announced funding for the program as part of its defense spending plan.
The three countries aim to develop a fighter jet that can collaborate with unmanned aircraft and perform better than existing state-of-the-art models.
They plan to deploy the aircraft in 2035.
The British defense ministry stressed the latest contract will advance the next stage of the aircraft's design by establishing its key requirements and rigorous testing.
Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru Presidential Runoff
Peru's electoral authority has officially announced that Keiko Fujimori won last month's presidential runoff.
Fujimori is the eldest daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, who died in 2024.
She's right-leaning, and on the June 7 runoff, faced leftist and former Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Roberto Sanchez. The race was too close to call immediately.
Fujimori has declared victory on social media, saying she's deeply grateful for the trust that millions have placed in her. She's scheduled to be sworn in on July 28.
US Celebrates 250 Years of Independence
The United States marks 250 years of independence on Saturday.
People are celebrating across the country, but there are accusations President Donald Trump is using the occasion for his own political gain.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
The document advocates freedom and equality.
Fireworks and parades are scheduled nationwide.
In Washington, a series of celebratory events is running for about two weeks.
At the opening ceremony on June 24, Trump said he's thrilled to declare that America is back.
But one Congress member said the president is using the celebrations to promote his political agenda.
A survey conducted earlier this year by Pew Research Center gauges the mood of Americans.
Almost 30 percent of respondents said they are satisfied with the way things are going in the country. But almost 70 percent said they were dissatisfied.
In the early 2000s, the percentages of satisfied and dissatisfied people in the same poll were about equal. The latest survey also asked people about the year 2050.
33 percent said the United States will be less politically divided, but 66 percent said the country will be more divided.
Kumamoto Remembers Victims of Heavy Rain
Residents of Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, are remembering the dozens of people killed in torrential rains exactly six years ago.
Municipalities are recovering from the damage, but they are also struggling to retain their populations.
On July 4, 2020, heavy rain caused the Kuma River to overflow, killing 67 people, including those who died in the aftermath. Two people are still listed as missing.
Kumamoto officials say reconstruction efforts have made steady progress.
282 public housing units have been built across five municipalities, and repairs are progressing on a bridge spanning the river.
But municipalities have seen populations dwindle.
Local governments are working to secure modes of transportation and places to shop so that residents feel they can stay in their communities.
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