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Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Fears, Economic Data and Walmart Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.32%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.36% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as worries about a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran dampened sentiment.

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Abandoned baby monkey with plushy ‘mother’ finally finds new family as heartbreaking story goes viral

Videos showing the forlorn little macaque dragging around his orangutan plushy went viral and gained him global sympathy

The Independent UK

Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Mexico this summer

The Guardian - UK

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Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

Motorsport

Three bodies found at helicopter crash site in Japan’s Mount Aso volcanic crater

Local fire officials believe the remains are of the three people who were on a helicopter that crashed on 20 January on Mount Aso

The Independent UK

Armored Core 6 is an otome game if you squint at the mecha in the right light and admit he's handsome, Japanese fans of the FromSoftware game decide: "Yeah, I get it"

Rusty is irresistible

GamesRadar

China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan

At the recent Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, delivered a rebuke of what he said were dangerous trends of militarism in Japan. In a panel discussion, he pointed out comments made in November by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in which she suggested Japan could intervene…

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The biggest event on the camera industry calendar is next week! Here's what to expect from the CP+ 2026 trade show in Japan

CP+ 2026 is perhaps THE photography show of the year for the camera trade –and it opens next week in Japan. Here's why it's such a big deal

Digital Camera World

Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

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Fukushima review – a devastating account of disaster and denial in 2011 nuclear catastrophe

A tense return to the disaster foregrounds the heroism of the ‘Fukushima 50’ while raising questions about corporate secrecy and nuclear safety

The Guardian - UK

Japan braces as Takaichi begins new term with huge mandate for low-tax, ultra-conservative agenda

A supermajority in parliament’s lower house allows prime minister’s party to override upper house opposition

The Independent UK

Six ways to get to Japan for cherry blossom season – plus Simon Calder’s favourite

Exclusive: The cheapest option to Tokyo is just £688 return, but everything about the journey is unappealing

The Independent UK

Sanae Takaichi’s push to revise Japan’s constitution could put an end to decades of post-war pacifism

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has already made history since taking office in October 2025. Capitalising on her high approval ratings and “fresh new image”, she dissolved the lower house and called an election just four months into her term.

The Conversation

US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China

Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while Japanese PM hails enhanced economic security

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The Independent UK

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain as most regional markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks

The Independent UK

Takaichi will be reappointed as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week won a landslide election that gave her a strong public mandate

The Independent UK

Japanese teen Ami Nakai overshadows US in women’s figure skating at Winter Olympics

Japan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

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Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Tete Yengi has scored twice for Japanese club Machida Zelvia to secure top seeding in the Asian Champions League ‌Elite East knockout round.

LiveScience

Hidden slippery clay on seafloor may have worsened devastating 2011 tsunami in Japan

A thick layer of slippery clay on the ocean floor may have formed the weak spot that enabled a magnitude 9.1 quake to make such a devastating tsunami.

The Guardian - UK

Cardboard crazy! Scavenger genius Shigeru Ban on building cathedrals and quake shelters with paper

From high-end boutiques to housing in disaster zones with beer-crate foundations, the Japanese architect creates with things people throw away. What will his distillery in whisky’s holy land look like?

The Times of India

My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your round-up of top international news of the past week. In this edition we are covering the results of the recent election in Bangladesh, PM Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan, Ukraine’s new sports hero Vladyslav Heraskevych, India’s seizure of Iran-linked…

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Japanese toilet maker 'the most undervalued and overlooked AI memory beneficiary,' investors claim — shares up nearly 40% in first two months of 2026

A company most famous for toilets and bidets is seeing meteoric stock growth due to demand for its advanced ceramics products.

TechRadar

Top Japanese hotel brand reveals cyberattack - Washington hotels hit by ransomware

An investigation is underway into Washington hotel attackers, but no group has claimed responsibility yet.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower as AI Jitters Linger, Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.85% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after the long weekend as concerns around AI continue to weigh on sentiment.

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