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The US ambassador to Japan has raised questions in a social media post about the whereabouts of China's defense minister, further adding to the confusion surrounding the state councillor's two-week absence from public view.

Kishida’s public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

England take on Japan in their second World Cup match on Sunday in Nice.

Elliot Daly believes England will build, starting against Japan, on the steely defence and kicking that saw off Argentina

What began as a friendly pirate-based manga, Netflix’s One Piece features the eternally optimistic Monkey D. Luffy (pronounced Loofy), a young man with magical stretchy powers that gathers a crew of eccentric loners to crew his Straw Hat Pirate brigade and set out in search of the legendary One Piece…

In fascinating new documentary Mr Jimmy, the intricate and obsessive performances of Akio Sakurai showcase an unusual and ultimately moving talent

ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK

The tighthead prop, who suffered a chest injury after England’s World Cup warm-up matches, is fit for Sunday’s World Cup game against Japan

Bristol tighthead is looking to make his mark at the World Cup after a chest issue as Kevin Sinfield hails the work of medical and conditioning teams

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.31%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.22%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. Stocks found support today after China cut the reserve requirement rate for banks by -25 bp to...

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