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Jill M. Jackson Predictions 2026: 'Worrying' UK Job Losses, Major Japan Earthquakes, Massive Floodings and More

Psychic Jill M. Jackson warns of a 'roller coaster' 2026, predicting major UK job losses, Japan earthquakes, and global conflict.

International Business Times UK

Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan is accelerating a military buildup program designed to double annual arms spending

The Independent UK

India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy, government review says

The ranking will be confirmed in 2026, once the final annual GDP data is released

The Independent UK

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World's oldest professional football player signs for one more season

Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who turns 59 in February, joined third-division Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.

Euronews

Xi steps up crackdown on press freedom in China: ‘Even moderate voices are being silenced’

IN FOCUS: Speaking to Alisha Rahaman Sarkar, the son of a jailed veteran state media journalist calls on US and European governments to pressure Beijing for his release

The Independent UK

‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables

Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK

A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

Hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were held in Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago

The Independent UK

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How baseball helped shape Japanese migrants’ experiences during the White Australia policy

In 1919, Japanese migrants in Sydney gifted a silver cup to the New South Wales Baseball Association.

The Conversation

Subaru Teases a New STI Model. Again

Another day, another Subaru WRX STI teaser. This time, Subaru released a short video on its Japanese social media channels, hinting at the return of the legendary performance badge ahead of a debut in 2026. We’ve seen this before—but there’s still reason to be hopeful.

Motor1

Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches

The Independent UK

I'm obsessed with this Japanese artist's catlike creatures

Yamazuki Mari blends traditional and modern influences – with lots of cats and wolves.

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China Launches Massive Taiwan Drills As US And Japan Tensions Raise War Fears

China begins its biggest military drills around Taiwan under 'Justice Mission 2025', escalating tensions with the US and Japan as Taipei raises security to high alert.

International Business Times UK

Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

The Independent UK

China Encircles Taiwan with Massive Live-Fire Drill, Stoking Global Alarm Over Invasion Threats

China has launched large-scale live-fire drills encircling Taiwan, simulating blockades and strikes after US arms deals and Japanese remarks, raising invasion fears.

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China stages live-fire military drills around Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

The Guardian - UK

Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters

Bears are becoming a growing problem in some of Japan’s urban areas as they are forced to venture further in search of food

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest

Spring-like weather experienced by many Americans to end, while heavy snow in Japan brings deadly conditions

The Guardian - UK

Boy, 5, died after arm trapped in ski resort travelator in Japan

Hinata Goto reportedly fell as he was trying to get off the 30-metre-long walkway

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International Business Times UK

China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan in Warning to 'Separatist Forces'

China has begun large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, warning against separatist activity and raising concerns over regional security.

The Independent UK

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after Japan tensions

The Chinese military says it’s dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn against what it called separatist and “external interference” forces

Homes & Gardens

Unlock 3 Japanese Sleep Secrets That Could Transform Your Night’s Rest

Turn your sleep space into a clean and serene sanctuary with simple but impactful tips from our Japanese wellbeing expert

AAP

Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie

A trio of All Blacks have helped the Kobe Steelers to a convincing win in Japan Rugby League One.

TechRadar

10 impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1Kg that you will probably never be able to buy (unless you fly there)

Ten impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1kg - but you'll probably never be able to buy.

The Independent UK

Two dead in 67 car pile up on Japanese highway during New Year getaway

Two people have died after at least 67 cars were caught in a highway pile-up in Japan, as motorists began travelling for New Year getaways.

The Independent UK

Huge crash on highway in Japan kills one and injures 26

The Gunma prefectural highway police said Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks

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