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Two men died in accidents linked to a float festival in Osaka Prefecture, Kyodo News reported. Authorities have not yet released full details on the victims or the circumstances, and an investigation is under way.
A 1.8-kilogram steel plate fell onto the tracks at JR Kyoto Station on Monday afternoon, causing no injuries or train disruptions. JR West is investigating the cause, which may be related to maintenance or technical issues.
Four workers died after being hit by an express train north of Tokyo on August 20, according to Kyodo News. The authorities are investigating the cause and reviewing safety procedures, while train services may be disrupted.
A 6-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in hospital after her parents and sister drowned off the Sussex coast on Tuesday. Police are treating the incident as a tragic accident, with no third-party involvement suspected.
Josh Tarling is set to compete in the Vuelta a Espana starting Saturday, just over a week after his younger brother Finlay died in a crash at the Tour of Portugal. The Netcompany-Ineos team confirmed his participation, with family support highlighted by his mother's tribute.
A large fire at a fuel warehouse near Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, has injured at least 20 people and destroyed dozens of oil tankers. The blaze, which broke out around midnight, has been contained, and its cause is still unknown.
A stampede-like incident at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar, eastern India, after an electric pole collapsed has left at least six people dead and several others injured. Police are investigating the cause, while the chief minister has expressed condolences and ordered proper medical care for the wounded.
Two female employees died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping mall after their employer told them to re-enter the building, according to initial reports. The incident occurred in Chiba, Japan, when a second blast struck after the workers had initially escaped.
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday that many people may be trapped inside a shopping mall building in Kumamoto prefecture following an explosion. Some are reportedly injured. Rescue operations are underway and the cause remains under investigation.
