A fishing boat ran aground on a rock, and 11 people were transported to a hospital by ambulance off the coast of Take Island in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture.
We haven't written up this one. The Asahi Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
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- An 11-year-old girl who was found dead after living in a church has been identified as the victim of severe physical abuse. The pastor of the church, who allegedly perpetrated the abuse, has been arrested and charged with "child abuse resulting in death." The girl, whose name has not been released, was found dead on the 2nd of last month at a church in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. According to the police, the girl had been living at the church for about a year. During that time, she was subjected to severe physical abuse by the 55-year-old pastor, identified as Kim. The police investigation found that the girl suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull and multiple bruises, before her death. Kim has been indicted on charges of child abuse resulting in death and is currently being held in custody. The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater protection for vulnerable children. The police have not released further details about the case, citing the need to protect the victim's privacy. hani.co.kr
- On the 11th day of the tournament, two schools with strong batting lineups, Ritsushikei and Mie, will face off, and the key to the game will be which pitching staff can perform better. Ritsushikei has a powerful batting lineup, with players such as Hiromi Ito and Yuto Horiguchi, who have been playing well so far. On the other hand, Mie has a strong batting lineup centered around players like Naoki Inoue and Kaito Sugiyama. In terms of pitching, Ritsushikei will start with ace pitcher Runa Kataoka, who has a fastball that can reach 148 kilometers per hour. Mie, on the other hand, will start with pitcher Kaito Okumura. Both teams have high-scoring games in common, but the team that can control the game on the mound will have an advantage. The game is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having a strong will to win. The game between Ritsushikei and Mie will be one of the most exciting matchups on the 11th day of the tournament. asahi.com
