Japanese boxing officials vote to implement stricter rules on weight loss and will also introduce urine tests following the deaths of two fighters in Tokyo.

Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the

Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.

Heavy rains on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu have caused flooding and mudslides. The downpours on Monday injured several people and disrupted travel during a Buddhist holiday week.

Torrential rain hits southern Japan on Monday (August 11), triggering landslide and full suspension of bullet train services in Kyushu. A landslide caused by the heavy rainfall trapped a family in Kosa.

Several people were reported missing after heavy rains and landslides in southern Japan flooded homes and swept people away on Monday, according to media reports and local officials. Rescue teams continue to search for missing individuals after Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency advised tens of thousands of people in six prefectures to evacuate to safer areas.