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Women’s World Cup fixtures and full schedule

The 2023 World Cup kicks off this weekend with England one of the favourites after summer success at the Euros

The Independent UK

The MotoGP philosophy Suzuki's "madman" installed that Honda and Yamaha can't

In a decision that caught everyone by surprise - from the members of the team itself to the rest of the paddock - Suzuki decided in early 2022 to shut down its MotoGP programme at the end of the campaign. Despite the brutal blow for the Hamamatsu-based team, which had…

Autosport

Australia break women's 4x200m freestyle relay world record

NEW DELHI: Australia achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the women's 4x200m freestyle world record during the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Thursday.

The Times of India

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Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open Toronto Film Festival

“The Boy and the Heron,” the first film in a decade by Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki, will open the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday

The Independent UK

In Japan, which bans dual custody, a table tennis star refuses to hand back her son to her ex

Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country

The Independent UK

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi begins two-day India visit

FM Hayashi of Japan welcomed to India for 15th India-Japan Ministerial Strategic Dialogue. EAM Jaishankar and Hayashi to hold wide-ranging talks. Aim to review and bolster Indo-Japan strategic ties.

The Hindu

Where to start with: Haruki Murakami

The acclaimed Japanese author’s deceptively simple writing combines fantasy and reality in stories of everything from missing cats to dystopian histories via fantasy thrillers and meditations on love. Then he told us about running

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Hanabie's colourful, genre-mashing Reborn Superstar! has confirmed the arrival of Japan's next great crossover metal stars

Mixing a tongue-in-cheek kawaii image with pummelling metalcore, propulsive edm and hyper-pop, Hanabie's new album is unlike anything else you'll hear this year

Metal Hammer

In Japan, a J-Pop star has come out as gay and his fans cheer

Shinjiro Atae shared the personal revelation on Wednesday evening with an auditorium filled with thousands in Tokyo.

WEKU

TOM'S excited by Trulli's potential after first wins in Japan

Trulli, the teenage son of ex-Formula 1 racer Jarno, notched up his first win in the opening race of the fourth round of the season from pole position, and doubled up in the final race of the weekend.

Motorsport

Japanese pop star Shijiro Atae says he's gay in an announcement that's been warmly received by fans

Japanese pop star Shijiro Atae said he is gay in an emotional announcement at a fan event that was warmly welcomed in a country where the government does not recognize LGBTQ equality

The Independent UK

Assassin's Creed Codename Red - everything we know so far

Assassin's Creed Codename Red is among the next wave of games in the mega series, and here's everything we know.

TechRadar

Japan and rampant Spain roll into Women's World Cup last 16

Japan, Spain reach Women’s World Cup last 16; Canada fight back to win; US, Netherlands clash. Japan, Spain sail through to WWC last 16; Canada fight back to beat Ireland; US, Netherlands face off for Group E supremacy.

The Hindu

Today at the World Cup: Ireland knocked out after Canada defeat

Ireland were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup while Japan and Spain progressed.

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The Times of India

Manchester City beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in Tokyo friendly

NEW DELHI: Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in their pre-season tour match in Tokyo, Japan. Goals from James McAtee and Aymeric Laporte contributed to City's triumph, while Mathys Tel scored for Bayern.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Retreat on Disappointing Earnings from Microsoft and Texas Instruments

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.18%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.32%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower as technology stocks retreat on disappointing earnings results from Microsoft and Texas Instruments. Also, long liquidation and position-squaring...

The Conversation

Measuring helium in distant galaxies may give physicists insight into why the universe exists

When theoretical physicists like myself say that we’re studying why the universe exists, we sound like philosophers. But new data collected by researchers using Japan’s Subaru telescope has revealed insights into that very question.

The Times of India

Mollie O'Callaghan smashes 14-year-old 200m freestyle record to win gold at worlds

NEW DELHI: 19-year-old Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan achieved a remarkable feat on Wednesday by setting a new world record in the women's 200m freestyle event with a time of 1 minute and 52.85 seconds at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland out as Canada come from behind after Katie McCabe wondergoal

Canada 2-1 Ireland: The Irish will be unable to qualify for the last-16 when they face Nigeria in their final group game after two opening defeats in Group B

Radio France Internationale

Spain thrash Zambia and Japan beat Costa Rica to advance to last-16 at World Cup

Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both bagged a braced on Wednesday as Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to advance to the last-16 at the women's World Cup. The mauling at Eden Park allowed Japan to progress to the knockout stages from Group C following their 2-0 win over Costa Rica at…

Al Jazeera

Spain into last 16 of Women’s World Cup as Zambia crash out

Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C.

Sports Illustrated

Zambia, Costa Rica Become First Teams Eliminated at Women’s World Cup

Spain and Japan secured spots in the knockout stage while guaranteeing their Group C opponents an early exit.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu makes another first-round exit; Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag in second round of Japan Open

TOKYO: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made yet another first-round exit but Lakshya sen staved off a spirited challenge from fellow Indian Priyanshu Rajawat to progress to the second round of the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu makes another first round exit, Satwik-Chirag in second round of Japan Open

TOKYO: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made yet another first round exit as she lost in straight games to Zhang Yi Man of China at the Japan Open on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘Blind panic crashes in on you’: Father of Lucie Blackman, who went missing in Japan, speaks out in Netflix film

Documentary delves into case of 21-year-old who vanished in Tokyo two decades ago

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