BBC News Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer by External Source April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 113 The term – kokushobi – translates to “cruelly hot”, “brutally hot” or “severely hot”, and comes after Japan’s hottest summer on record. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post Top Fed official warns Iran war could spark ‘lasting’ price shock next post Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets You may also like Woman and child jumped off roof to escape... April 21, 2026 Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California... April 21, 2026 Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade... April 21, 2026 Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim... April 21, 2026 Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán... April 21, 2026 Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite ‘mishap’ April 21, 2026 Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What... April 20, 2026 What we know about the Iranian ship seized... April 20, 2026 US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from... April 20, 2026 Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too... April 20, 2026