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Instant ramen: a short history of a long noodle

Food prices remain high even as inflation eases, and instant noodles are at the top of the list of cheap options.

The Conversation

Great Britain ease past Japan and into semi-finals of Billie Jean King Cup

The USA lie in wait in the last four.

The National (Scotland)

'He Was 'Under Attack and in Need of Oxygen': 80-Year-Old Woman Transfers $6,700 to Fake Astronaut, Japanese Police Warn of Romance Scam Surge

What would you do if you were told the love of your life was an astronaut stranded in space and needed money to breathe?

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Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal star to set up Great Britain clash with USA

Kartal and Boulter won in straight-sets to book a semi-final against the USA

The Independent UK

Billie Jean King Cup: Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter win as Great Britain set up semi-final with United States

Britain beat Japan after winning both singles in straight sets in their quarter-final

Evening Standard

The USMNT’s 2025 has been tumultuous, but it deserves an optimist’s view

Mauricio Pochettino has taken his fair share of criticism, but the US program is better off than it was when he took over one year ago

The Guardian - US

China Critic Takaichi Joins Party Race, Could Become Japan's First Woman Leader

Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her Japan's first woman prime minister.

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This camera continues to win hearts and wallets in Japan and globally

Kitamura's best-selling list for August: Sony dominates, Fujifilm builds momentum, Nikon holds steady – Canon nowhere to be found again

Digital Camera World

Afternoon Update: Labor’s 2035 emissions target; ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference; and a blackbird’s message

The target band of reducing emissions by 62-70% of 2005 levels is less ambitious than UK target but higher than New Zealand, Japan and Canada

The Guardian - AU

The Glassworker review – beautiful Ghibli-esque anti-war fable

Pakistani animator Usman Riaz’s dazzling debut owes much to Hayao Miyazaki, founder of Japan’s legendary studio, even if the magic and wonder falls a little short of his hero

The Guardian - UK

What is a climate target, and how does Australia’s new one for 2035 stack up against other countries?

Labor’s new goal for 2035 is for emissions to be 62% to 70% lower than in 2005. It’s less ambitious than the UK’s target but higher than in Japan, Canada and NZ

The Guardian - AU

How AI could detect signs of mental illness

Researchers in Japan used artificial intelligence to analyse people’s face movements and detect subtle signs of depression

The Independent UK

Time's up, cutie: Is the mighty Labubu about to be knocked off its perch?

With the rising exclusivity of Labubus and the near impossibility of buying a genuine one, fuzzy keychain lovers are returning in their droves to vintage Japanese icon Monchhichi

Evening Standard

Culinary Culture Moving with Technology in Japan

A visit to Japan includes history, architectural beauty and a culture that is unique and special. However, one other thing that stands out in Japan is its food. It represents much more than taste and gives an insight into the country's culture. In the past decade, we have seen a…

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The Independent UK

Japanese girl group AKB48 release AI-generated song after it wins fan vote

AI-generated track wins against human-produced song by 3,000 votes

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.04% this morning as investors refrain from making any big bets ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

Ulysse Nardin’s new Freak comes in fifty shades of grey – but you won’t get one

Ulysse Nardin’s FREAK [X GREY ENAMEL] is more complex than you might think

The Independent UK

How the Unification Church is linked to an investigation into South Korea's former first lady

The elderly leader of the Unification Church is the latest high-profile figure in South Korea to face an investigation in connection with criminal probes of former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife

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Nissan's Cost-Cutting Carnage: Two Design Studios Shuttered

Nissan’s draconian plan to reduce costs is about to claim even more victims. Two design studios will close, with the axe set to fall on NDA (Nissan Design America) in San Diego, California, and NDLA (Nissan Design Latin America) in São Paulo, Brazil. As if that weren’t bad enough, the…

The Independent UK

Japan's exports to the US continue to fall, hit by Trump's tariffs

Japan’s exports to the United States plummeted 13.8% in August compared to the same month the previous year, marking the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Barchart

Dollar Slumps on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...

Windows Central

Experts warn Nintendo’s new stance on mods could undermine gaming innovation and legal protections

Nintendo tells Tokyo court mods don’t count as prior art, putting the future of fan-created game content at risk.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan to subsidize undersea cable vessels over 'very serious' national security concerns — will front up to half the cost for $300 million vessels bought by NEC

Japan wants NEC to buy its own undersea cable-laying ships and is considering covering nearly half the purchase cost of these vessels.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting and U.S. Retail Sales Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.23% this morning as investors brace for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to cut interest rates, while also awaiting U.S. retail sales data.

The Independent UK

Redback spider scare at Japan’s Osaka Expo sparks safety warning

Redback spiders may bite if handled roughly and can be venomous

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