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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Tech-Led Selloff Continues, Amazon Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.42%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.55% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as technology stocks face renewed pressure.

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'Overseas sales were slightly weaker than our expectations' — Nintendo president admits Switch 2 sales were stronger in Japan than in the West

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has told shareholders that Western sales for the Switch 2 were not as strong as they expected by the end of 2025, but sales in the West exceeded expectations.

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Australian man, 27, dies while skiing with friends in Japan

Melbourne man is the third Australian to die in the East Asian country during this ski season

The Independent UK

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TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions

Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract computer chip maker, has announced it will be manufacturing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet booming AI demand

The Independent UK

The EU-India agreement is huge – and it illustrates the changing role of trade in a fractured world order

The recently concluded EU-India free trade agreement is notable for the huge scale and ambition of the deal. Labelled the “mother of all deals” by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it comes as India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

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EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

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Japan's top compact camera right now – the champion is back with easy point-and-shoot operation for less than US$140

Kodak's ultra-budget compacts claim all top three spots in Japan's latest best-seller ranking – Here's why these cameras dominate the market

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‘You can’t progress without a struggle’: Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki on the next step, and life back home

The 21-year-old, who is close to becoming the first European yokozuna or grand champion in Japan, is motivated by messages from his war-torn home

The Guardian - AU

Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over fears of visitors behaving badly

Annual event that draws nearly 200,000 visitors scrapped amid overcrowding safety concerns

The Independent UK

The place that stayed with me: I was cautious in showing my queerness, until a night spent dancing at a Tokyo gay bar

Despite hearing many words of warning about expressing public affection, travelling in Japan with my boyfriend helped me loosen up

The Guardian - AU

Stock Index Futures Steady After Tech-Led Selloff, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Alphabet Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.01% this morning, steadying after yesterday’s tech-led selloff, while investors await the U.S. ADP employment report and a slew of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from “Magnificent Seven”…

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This is "still the best damn camera you can buy" and it's now No.1 in Japan with incredible 180MP in-camera upscaling

Flagship-level mirrorless camera returns to the top, with features like AI-powered autofocus and 8K 60p RAW video, and more...

Digital Camera World

More photographers choose APS-C and Micro Four Thirds over full frame, as mirrorless continues to become more popular

The 2025 CIPA data shows a growth for mirrorless cameras, particularly for crop sensor bodies

Digital Camera World

Heavy snowfall claims 30 lives in Japan and threatens to disrupt impending election

Hundreds of people injured in snow-related accidents as temperatures plunge to -23C

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Yamaha halts Sepang MotoGP running while investigating M1 engine issue

The Japanese manufacturer has paused all track activity after failing to identify the cause of the problem that forced Fabio Quartararo to stop on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall, as warnings issued on more heavy snow

Heavy snow battering northern Japan in the last two weeks is being blamed in 35 deaths nationwide so far, including people suffering sudden heart attacks or slipping while shoveling snow

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A Second Australian Has Died While Skiing In Japan

The latest death comes just days after 22-year-old Sunshine Coast woman Brooke Day lost her life in a chairlift accident in Japan’s Hakuba Valley.

The Guardian - AU

Australian man dies skiing in Japan days after Queensland snowboarder killed in ski lift accident

The 27-year-old died after reportedly collapsing while skiing with friends near a Niseko ski resort

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Another Australian dies in skiing accident in Japan

A second Australian has died on Japan's mountains in less than a week, after losing touch with a group he was skiing with and later being taken to hospital.

Times Pets

Mysuru man honours his late pet cat by opening a one-of-a-kind museum

What began as heartbreak has turned into something quietly beautiful for cat lovers in Mysuru. Sharath B.S. lost his pet cat Coco in a road accident about a year and a half ago, and the loss hit him hard. Coco wasn’t just a pet - she was family. In the…

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Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried

Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.

The Independent UK

Japan’s military leads backlash against government plan to bring back WWII-era titles

Ruling coalition says move aligns SDF with ‘international standards’, but critics warn it risks regional tensions

Times Pets

The Spiritual Meaning Of Seeing a White Cats - Symbol Of Purity And Peace

White cats are always showed as a symbol of purity, positivity, good omen and serenity. According to different culture and tradition they always showed as a symbol of hope and their white fur as a lucky charm and protection from all the negativity. 1. Symbol of Purity and Peace

A…

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Nasdaq Futures Climb on Blowout Palantir Results

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.41% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Palantir Technologies boosted sentiment.

The Independent UK

Photos of Hakone Shrine marking Setsubun with bean-throwing to ward off evil spirits

Scores gathered at a shrine in Japan’s Hakone to try and catch “lucky beans,” hoping to ward off evil spirits as they celebrate the last day of winter in the Japanese lunar calendar.

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