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'We’ll make you better off,' says Labour as Keir Starmer hails UK 0.7% GDP growth as fastest in G7

The economy in the UK grew faster than in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada

Evening Standard

'Unscientific' Japan Megaquake Rumours Spook Hong Kong Tourists

Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers.

International Business Times

Liam Gallagher blasts Oasis manager's claim about 'future' of the band

The Britpop band will go on a massive reunion tour later this summer, starting in the UK before heading global with shows in the US, Japan, and Brazil

Evening Standard

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USMNT Announces September Friendlies Against Top Asian Opposition

The U.S. men's national team announced two friendlies for September as Mauricio Pochettino continues to get the team ready for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Urgent search underway for missing crew after Japanese military aircraft crash

Japan Air Self-Defense Force said the aircraft was lost from radar two minutes after taking off

The Independent UK

Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 And Z400 Live On In Japan, Get New Colors

Beginner bikes are the unsung heroes of motorcycling. They’re how most people get started—low on intimidation but big on fun. But depending on where you are in the world, the definition of a “beginner bike” varies wildly. In the US, for example, it’s more of a suggestion than a rule.

RideApart

Japan restaurant apologises after it bans Chinese customers for being ‘impolite’

The restaurant received backlash from many calling the move discriminatory

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Japanese carmakers slash profit outlooks as they face down U.S. tariffs and Chinese EVs

Toyota and Honda cut their annual forecast by double digits. Nissan declined to issue one for the time being.

Fortune

S&P Futures Muted as Rally Loses Steam, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as market participants look for new catalysts following the recent rally driven by a soft U.S. inflation reading and the U.S.-China trade truce that pushed the benchmark index into positive territory for the year.

Barchart

19th Century Japanese artist takes over the Outernet

A new installation at the Outernet is bringing the legendary work of Hiroshige to the big screens, in a collaboration with the British Museum

Evening Standard

Sony records robust performance as demand for music and games increases

Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year March ended 31 March as its music and video-game offerings experienced increased demand.

Euronews

Nissan Is Pausing Work on Some New Cars to Focus on Cost Cutting

It’s only Wednesday, but it has been a hell of a week for Nissan. Confirming some of our worst fears, the troubled Japanese automaker is axing as many as 20,000 jobs and shuttering seven factories. To slow down the hemorrhaging of money after losing $4.5 billion over the past year,…

Motor1

“I’d have been up for having Slash on the album – but I’d have insisted he played the xylophone!” Steve Hogarth and Richard Barbieri pushed each other hard on their first album Not the Weapon But The Hand

Marillion vocalist found himself singing over drum’n’bass music on 2012 release, while Porcupine Tree keyboardist had to allow lyrics in a piece he’d wanted to be instrumental – but the result of years of effort satisfied them both

Louder

Sony's profits rises on robust performance for music, movies and games

Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony is reporting an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year through March thanks to the robust performance of its music and video-game operations

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US men to play South Korea, Japan in September friendlies with World Cup looming

The US will travel to Harrison, NJ and Columbus, OHI for the first of four sets of friendlies before the 2026 World Cup

Euronews

Nissan to shed 20,000 jobs as Japanese automaker reports loss

Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global workforce, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss Tuesday for the fiscal year that just ended.

The Conversation

Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists

China’s Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission is set to launch this month, May 2025, en route to the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3). The country could join the United States and Japan, whose space agencies have both successfully retrieved a sample from an asteroid to study back on Earth.

Homes & Gardens

Taylor Lautner's Japanese-inspired dining table offers insight into how we're hosting in 2025 – the inviting trend favors cozy, informal entertaining

Tay and Taylor Lautner hosted a dinner party on a low Japanese table, signifying the shift towards more casual dining experiences for 2025

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The Independent UK

Japanese tech giant SoftBank records its first profit in 4 years

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group has posted its first profit in four years, as it raked in gains from its investment portfolios

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower After Trade Truce Rally, U.S. Inflation Data on Deck

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.41% this morning, taking a breather after yesterday’s rally, while investors gear up for the release of key U.S. inflation data.

Motor1

Nissan Confirms a New Skyline, But There's a Catch

The new Re:Nissan plan includes cutting 20,000 jobs and closing seven factories over the next few years. But not everything is doom and gloom, as several new models are on the horizon, including compact crossovers for both the Nissan and Infiniti brands. One model that caught our attention is the…

International Business Times

Nissan Posts $4.5 Billion Annual Net Loss, Says To Cut 20,000 Jobs

Japan's Nissan posted a huge annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while confirming reports that it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

The Independent UK

Japan's Honda projects plummeting profits due to Trump's tariffs

Honda has reported its profit for the fiscal year through March slipped 24.5% from the previous year as its vehicle sales in China dropped

International Business Times

Honda Forecasts 70% Net Profit Drop Citing 'Tariff Impact'

Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday forecast a 70 percent drop in net profit for the 2025-26 financial year as US trade tariffs weigh on the global auto industry.

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Kind Waitress Steps In To Help New Mom, Creates A Memory She Won’t Forget

She found a delicious meal and free childcare!

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