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Will Oppenheimer get a theatrical release in Japan as controversy over Barbenheimer memes erupt?

Film depicts the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which killed around 200,000 people

The Independent UK

Michelin outlines conditions for future GT500 return

The French tyre maker, which currently supplies Nissan's two works-run NISMO and NDDP Racing entries, announced back in May that the current season will be its last in GT500, ending an unbroken run of participation dating back to 2009.

Motorsport

Oppenheimer yet to receive theatrical release date in Japan

Film depicts the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which killed around 200,000 people

The Independent UK

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Yes, Oppenheimer isn't opening in Japan this week – but the country has a long history of cinema about the war

While Christopher Nolan’s new film Oppenheimer is opening in much of the world this week, a Japanese release date has not yet been announced.

The Conversation

How to watch or stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup live, online, and free without cable

Can the U.S. make it three in a row?

Fortune

N. Korean threat poses greatest regional security risks, experts say

Threats posed by North Korea occupy the top two spots on a list of security risks in Northeast Asia this year, according to a survey of foreign policy and security experts from Japan, the United States, China and South Korea, conducted by Tokyo-based research institute The Genron NPO.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

JICA chief discusses support with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Kyiv on Tuesday to discuss reconstruction support, including land mine clearance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Homeless woman hurts consul general in Portland

LOS ANGELES -- Yuzo Yoshioka, the consul general of Japan in Portland, Ore., in the United States, was pushed by a homeless person and sustained a head injury on a street last month, it has been revealed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

India secures 80th rank on Henley Passport Index

India climbed 7 places on Henley Passport Index to 80th rank, visa-free access to same countries. Japan dropped to 3rd spot, replaced by Singapore as most powerful passport. UK climbed 2 places to 4th spot, US dropped 2 places to 8th.

The Hindu

Indian boys’ teams finish with bronze medal in Asian Youth TT

India's U-15 & U-19 boys' squads won bronze medals at 27th Asian Youth 2023 after defeating Singapore & Hong Kong in quarterfinals. U-15 girls lost 0-3 to Japan, U-19 girls took a game off Japan before bowing out 1-3.

The Hindu

England v Haiti: how to watch Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup opener

All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Yokohama 6 Celtic 4: Maeda bags hat-trick in chaotic pre-season friendly

Brendan Rodgers' side were defeated in their first encounter of the club's Japan tour.

The National (Scotland)

World’s most powerful passport changes for first time in five years

Japan has been knocked off the top spot

The Independent UK

Mazda Considers Building Electric Vehicles In New Plant In Mexico

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro said the Japanese automaker didn't "have the money" to invest in a new factory just to produce EVs in North America.

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Brendan Rodgers names Celtic starting XI for Yokohama clash

Both Daizen Maeda and Tomoki Iwata start against their former Japanese club.

The Times of India

Singapore replaces Japan passport to become world’s most powerful!

In a recent update, Singapore passport has replaced Japan to become the world’s most powerful passport. Those holding Singapore passports can have visa-free entry to 192 countries across the globe.

Al Jazeera

Singapore topples Japan in ranking of most powerful passports

Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry to 192 destinations, more than travellers of any other country, according to index.

The Independent UK

A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years

The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village

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Chinese intelligence expected to monitor Australia’s Talisman Sabre military exercises

Thirteen countries, including the US, Japan and Indonesia, are part of the two-week training exercises, which have logistics as a key focus

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Export of used cars to Russia to be banned over Ukraine war

The government is set to ban exports of used cars to Russia as part of additional sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to sources.

The Conversation

Electric vehicles can't compete with the emotional roar of an engine – but does that matter?

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been growing at a rapid pace. Their share of the global car market has risen from around 4% in 2020 to 14% in 2022. However, this means internal combustion engine (ICE) cars still dominate global vehicle sales.

RideApart

Ask RideApart: What's A JIS Screw And Why Should You Care About It?

If you work on Japanese motorcycles or motorcycle parts, chances are excellent that you'll find JIS screws. Here's how to avoid a stripped screw nightmare.

Evening Standard

Singapore crowned world’s most powerful passport as UK jumps to fourth

Japan, which usually finishes top in the rankings, dropped to third place

The Independent UK

A look at some American who crossed into North Korea over the past years

The U.S.-led United Nations Command is trying to secure the release of an unidentified U.S. soldier who entered North Korea from the South Korean side of a border village

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Japan

Meet Japan's women's national team.

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