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Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater

Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan’s northeastern coast have filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to the ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea

The Independent UK

Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result

It seems like a long time ago now, such has been Toyota’s recent domination of the event. But prior to its breakthrough in the 2018 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, mention of the Japanese manufacturer was often followed by reference to its ‘curse’.

Autosport

S&P Futures Tick Lower as Interest Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.24% this morning after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed in the red on Thursday as technology stocks dropped on concerns over the outlook for Apple, while the latest U.S. jobless claims data stoked worries about sticky inflation.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Outlook

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.24% this morning after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed in the red on Thursday as technology stocks dropped on concerns over the outlook for Apple, while the latest jobless claims data stoked worries about sticky inflation.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online

ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares weaken while Japan reports economy grew less than expected

Shares have slipped in Asia after Japan reported its economy grew less than earlier estimated in the last quarter

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific

Along with Japan and the United States, South Korea has the potential to emerge as a key piece in India’s Indo-pacific strategy

The Hindu

At G-20, Japan backs India, not China, as bridge to Global South: Japanese experts

Hiroyuki Akita said that was one of the key issues for Japan in the lead-up to this year’s G-20, so much so that Fumio Kishida had invited Narendra Modi to the May meeting of the G-7 countries in Hiroshima.

The Hindu

The Boy and the Heron: Hayao Miyazaki's latest Studio Ghibli film is a skilled remix of his greatest hits

In the official pamphlet sold at Japanese cinemas for The Boy and the Heron, its 82-year-old director, Hayao Miyazaki, expresses concerns about his age: “Clearly, I believe the biggest problem is that the director is long in the tooth.” He needn’t have worried.

The Conversation

Daily Dose Ep 1449: India drops tariff hikes on US goods, Modi to host Bangladesh PM

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from New Delhi, the Supreme Court, Kerala and Japan.

Newslaundry

Japan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release

Japan’s prime minister says China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of treated radioactive water from a tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant contrasts starkly with broad understanding shown by many other members of the international community

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

The Week

The president of a Japanese boy band company resigns and apologizes for late uncle's sex abuse

A powerful Japanese entertainment company tarnished by sexual assault allegations against its late founder has appointed one of its stars as its new president after the previous chief resigned and apologized for the abuse young clients suffered over decades

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Head of Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency resigns over sexual abuse scandal

Julie Fujishima, niece of late pop mogul, apologises and acknowledges agency founder’s abuse for first time

WEKU

Japan launches rocket carrying an X-ray telescope to explore the origins of universe

The telescope will measure the speed and makeup of what lies between galaxies, information to help study how celestial objects were formed.

The Guardian - AU

Moon Sniper: Japan launches Slim probe on precision landing mission

Smart Lander for Investigating Moon will aim to touch down within an unprecedented 100 metres of its target

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Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander

Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.

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The Independent UK

Japan launches rocket carrying X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe, lunar lander

Japan has launched a rocket with an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe

USA Today Sports Media Group

New Switch Online additions include SNES games unreleased in America

Nintendo announced the latest round of Switch Online games is live now, including three that never saw release outside Japan

France 24

No, this video does not show thousands of fish killed by radioactive Fukushima water

China has ramped up a months-long online disinformation campaign in response to Japan releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the ocean. A video appearing to show the nefarious impact of the discharged water is going viral. But it is fake and has been debunked by AFP…

The Guardian - UK

Japanese city to use robots to tackle rise in truancy

Schools in Kumamoto have purchased two mechanical assistants to help children regain confidence in dealing with teachers and classmates

Motor1

1997 Toyota Century V12 Owner Shows Why It's Japan's Rolls-Royce

The window curtains are straight from the factory, but the subtle body kit is an aftermarket add-on.

The Conversation

South Korean president's anti-communist taunts are opening up deep divisions as country ponders alliance with Japan and US

Recent heated debate in South Korea about how its colonial-era independence movement should be remembered has exposed the deep faultlines that run through the country’s politics, between the conservative and liberal-progressive camps.

The Conversation

Three medieval tales about adventures to the Moon from around the world

With the Japan mission to the Moon just beginning and with the space race to its south polar region, we are reminded of the wonder and excitement of travelling to the Moon.

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