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World Cup 2026: How qualification stands across globe after England secure spot

Japan in March became the first team to reach next summer’s showpiece.

The Independent UK

Subaru Teases Gas and Electric STI Concepts

Ahead of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, it seems domestic automakers have agreed not to steal each other’s spotlight during the teaser campaign. On Monday, Toyota previewed an electric Corolla and a Century Coupe. Yesterday, Mazda gave us a glimpse of a swoopy four-door concept. Today, it’s Subaru’s turn to…

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S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Optimism, More Big Bank Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.63% this morning amid optimism over Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts following dovish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, while investors await quarterly reports from more big banks.

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'For My Hair Girlies Only': Naomi Osaka Shares Honest Post-Pregnancy Hair Journey on TikTok

Naomi Osaka opens up about her post-pregnancy hair loss and recovery in a candid TikTok video while balancing motherhood, tennis, and self-confidence at the Japan Open.

International Business Times UK

Man kills, SAs, and eats a Dutch student in Paris but walks free, never serving prison time. He spends decades as a Japanese celebrity with no remorse

Somehow the cannibalistic murderer never saw a jail cell.

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More rice, bigger chairs and reinforced toilets: sumo wrestling comes to London

Royal Albert Hall to host Grand Sumo Tournament marking only the second time a full competition has been held overseas

The Guardian - UK

A comedian thought he was auditioning for a TV show. 15 months later, naked and surviving on dog food, he found out 17 million people had been watching him

Japan watched him eat dog food for entertainment.

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Japan’s baby boom among foreign-born population spotlights demographic timebomb

Rise in births in one sector of population is reminder of failure to persuade Japanese couples to have bigger families

The Guardian - AU

Japanese government officials say manga and anime are "irreplaceable treasures," ask OpenAI to prevent copyright infringement, and insist Japan should "take the lead" in regulating AI

"Japan bears a responsibility to take the lead on making rules"

Total Film

Dollar Declines on Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up its overnight advance and turned lower after ECB President Lagarde’s upbeat comments pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer the...

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Two Notable Streaks End, in China and Japan

Xander Schauffele won for the first time since the 2024 British Open and Jeeno Thitikul became the LPGA's first two-time winner of 2025.

Sports Illustrated

'Final Fantasy's Latest Spinoff Is Going in a Truly Surprising Direction

Square Enix is finally returning to the Dissidia spinoffs of Final Fantasy, but the new mobile game might not be what you were expecting.

Inverse

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Look on in Horror As Brazil Suffer Historic Collapse

Three unanswered goals shocked Carlo Ancelotti and his side.

Sports Illustrated

Dollar Sips as Euro Recovers on Lagarde Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned lower after upbeat comments from ECB President Lagarde pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer...

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International Business Times UK

Is COVID Back? Mystery Flu Outbreak in Asia Sparks Panic, Experts Reveal the Disturbing Truth

A surge in flu cases across Asia, hitting Japan weeks early, has sparked global alarm. Experts warn this unpredictable, year-round spread could be the new normal.

The Independent UK

Japan man sentenced to death for ‘cold-blooded’ killing of four in 2023 rampage

Defence told court Masanori Aoki had ‘diminished capacity’ because of schizophrenia

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Stock Index Futures Plunge as China Retaliates in U.S. Trade War, Powell’s Speech and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -1.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -1.65% this morning as sentiment weakened after China hit back at the U.S. on shipping.

The Independent UK

Japan v Brazil live: Hosts stun five-time world champions with incredible comeback win

Japan 3-2 Brazil: Hosts came from two goals down at half-time to secure a remarkable victory as both sides continued their World Cup preparation

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The Independent UK

Beloved Japanese cat Chocolat retires after four years as train ‘stationmaster’

Fans gathered to celebrate Chocolat, the ‘stationmaster’ of JR Uzen-Komatsu station

The Independent UK

Filipino climber dies after rescue from Japan’s Northern Alps

Mount Okuhotakadake is one of Japan’s most challenging climbs

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Japan vs. Brazil on TV, Live Stream

Japan are aiming to beat the mighty Brazil for the very first time.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Pare Tariff-led Losses, Tokyo Hit By Political Turmoil

Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil.

Sports Illustrated

Japan vs. Brazil—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Brazil’s Asia tour concludes with a friendly against Japan.

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Dollar Gains as China Trade Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Monday after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. However, Monday's sharp rebound in stocks limited demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity. Also, dovish comments...

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What's the most popular camera? The Ricoh GR IV outsells mirrorless rivals in Japan

Ricoh's compact camera outsold every other camera in this top 10 sales list –and by a wide margin

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