BBC News Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer by External Source April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 9 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 Are insider traders making millions from the Iran... April 20, 2026 Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking... April 20, 2026 Rebel Wilson’s claims against actress are ‘malicious concoctions’,... April 20, 2026 New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington... April 20, 2026 At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast... April 20, 2026 Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in... April 20, 2026 US releases video said to show mission to... April 20, 2026 Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship... April 20, 2026 The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump’s presidency April 19, 2026 Art on trial – a sculptor’s arrest highlights... April 19, 2026