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Japanese police officer dies in possible suicide near premier's residence -media

A Japanese police officer died after being found shot in a toilet near the prime minister's residence early on Friday and police were investigating a potential suicide, multiple media outlets reported.

Reuters

Relief as hundreds who fled Khartoum arrive home in Nigeria and South Africa

In tonight's edition: The US clears the way for sanctions over Sudan's conflict as the latest ceasefire fails to stop the fighting. This as hundreds of Nigerians and South Africans finally arrive home. Also, Japan offers help to Mozambique in its battle against insurgents in the country's north. Finally, we…

France 24

Breaking barriers

Japan is known for many things, and its rich and robust culture attracts people from around the world. Besides food, movies and manga, the country also has a reputation for having one of the biggest pornographic and adult-toy industries in the world. While sex is a natural thing, Thailand is…

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Shohei Ohtani joins exclusive club after more record-breaking LA Angels heroics

Babe Ruth has been joined by Shohei Ohtani after the LA Angels and Japan baseball star reached 500 strikeouts as a pitcher while also hitting 100 homers in what has already been a record-breaking week

Daily Mirror

South Korea will soon engage with China at senior level-Seoul's US ambassador

South Korea will soon engage with China at the senior level and also seek the opportunity for diplomacy aimed at trilateral cooperation with Japan and China, South Korea's ambassador to Washington Cho Hyun-dong said on Thursday.

Reuters

C4L is a modern Japanese house with a traditional twist

Traditional architecture and notions of home inform modern Japanese house C4L by Hitoshi Saruta / CUBO design architect

Wallpaper

Japan's PM Kishida seeks closer ties with Africa in bid to woo 'Global South'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he hoped to see closer ties between Japan and Africa as he seeks to win over the "Global South" ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit he will host later this month.

Reuters

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A silver and personal best time in 800m for Krishan in Japan

National champion Krishan Kumar clocked a personal best 1:46.95s as he finished second in the men’s 800m final 3 at the 38th Shizuoka International athletics meet, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Bronze) event, at Fukuroi in Japan on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Anger at painful legacy of Japanese colonisation runs deep in South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea on Sunday, for the first time since 2018. But while relations between the two countries have warmed in recent weeks, many South Koreans have yet to forgive Japan for its brutal occupation which ended almost 80 years ago. While survivors continue…

France 24

Horse racing trainer arrives “a little bit drunk” for Kentucky Derby challenge

Hidetaka Otonashi, one of Japan’s most successful trainers, will saddle his first runner in the Kentucky Derby, the UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake

Daily Mirror

England Women appoint John Mitchell as new head coach

The Japan defence coach will join England after the Rugby World Cup in the Autumn

The Independent UK

Starbucks adds three new drinks infused with OLIVE OIL to its UK menu

The new Oleato beverages are infused with a press of Partanna extra virgin olive oil to create a “velvety smooth coffee” with Starbucks having already launched the range in the UK and Japan

Daily Mirror

Sisi: Egypt Facing Growing Difficulties with More Sudanese Seeking Refuge

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that his country is facing growing economic “difficulties” because of Sudanese people fleeing the conflict raging in their country to Egypt . In an interview with a Japanese newspaper on Tuesday, The Asahi Shimbun, Sisi said that the Egyptian economy is doomed to worsen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China urges 'high vigilance' over NATO expansion in Asia

China said on Thursday "high vigilance" was needed in the face of NATO's "eastward expansion" following a media report the alliance is planning to set up an office in Japan to facilitate consultations with allies in the region.

Reuters

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10 Japandi living rooms that prove this minimalist style strikes the perfect balance between uncluttered and cozy

These Japandi living rooms showcase the benefits of fusing Japanese and Scandinavian design, for minimalist rooms with soul and warmth

Newcastle Herald

In it for the long haul: bird's epic journey from Stockton to Japan

A Stockton bird has given sitting ducks a run for their money after it was spotted more than 8000km away in the mudflats of Japan.

The Guardian - AU

First Wenger, now Postecoglou? How the Australian is breaking the mould

With his name in the mix for a Premier League job Ange Postecoglou is helping change attitudes to coaches with backgrounds outside Europe

Autosport

Co-driver Fulton set for rally return alongside Kris Meeke

The Irishman teamed up with Breen for the final WRC round in Japan last year ahead of the 2023 campaign with Hyundai, which would have seen the duo share the third factory i20 N.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Trevor Bauer gets win in his Japan debut

Bauer pitched his first official game in just over 22 months after the Los Angeles Dodgers released him earlier this year following claims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Cycling Weekly

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson breaks new long-distance record on 520km route in Japan

Australian broke long standing record on 520 kilometre long route on Japan’s route one, the first road to be built in Japan

Reuters

France, Japan sign nuclear partnership deal

France and Japan have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement in Paris, the French ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Yellen to travel to Japan for G7 finance ministers meeting

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Niigata, Japan next week to participate in the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors meeting, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Gloating Celtic fans send Hotline search party for missing Rangers regulars as Japan trip tipped to widen gap

Andy Newport manned the phone as the Hoops legions continue to tease their rivals - and predict a huge gap is set to widen.

The Independent UK

S. Korean, Japanese officials meet ahead of leaders' summit

Senior South Korean and Japanese officials have discussed strengthening relations and coordinating responses to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats in a meeting ahead of a summit between their leaders

Reuters

NATO to open Japan office to enable Indo-Pacific consultation - report

NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations in the region, the Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday, citing Japanese and NATO officials.

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