Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

New York Times - Oct 19, 2026

The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

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Oct 19, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stressed the need for sustained military modernization and stronger cyberwarfare capabilities, saying the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should be prepared for evolving security threats. Gatchalian, during the Senate finance subcommittee hearing on the 2027 budget of the Department of National Defense (DND) and its attached agencies

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Oct 19, 2026

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Teen yields marijuana, revolver in Ilocos Norte buy-bust

Oct 19, 2026

Teen yields marijuana, revolver in Ilocos Norte buy-bust

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US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business

Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water gears up for the anticipated strong El Niño conditions, which may persist up to the first semester of 2027, the company is maximizing the capacity of its Cardona Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to help ensure a reliable and resilient water supply for customers across the East Zone. Located in Cardona,

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Oct 19, 2026

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