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13 International 'Star Wars' Posters You've Likely Never Seen

From Japan to Turkey, celebrate Star Wars Day with this global collection of original trilogy posters.

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“He let me into the basement with all his secret stuff and he had 10 Dumbles down there. It was the biggest collection I’ve ever seen in person!” Jake Kiszka on the time he went shopping for the world’s most expensive guitar amp in Japan

And it was then when the Greta Van Fleet guitarist realised that the über-rare holy grail tube amp was still a little steep for his liking...

MusicRadar

‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash

The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

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Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains

The Independent UK

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions

Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’

The Guardian - AU

Next stop – infinity! My transcendental experience on Japan’s ‘art island’ guided by its master Lee Ufan

Is this the ultimate location for contemplative art? Our writer travels to the legendary island of Naoshima – and meets the great creator of its most spellbinding works. Will he step through the arch and find nirvana?

The Guardian - UK

Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy – as it happened

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Australia and Japan face a similar dilemma: how to be indispensable to the US without relying on it

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop. The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran – and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz – have put energy issues at the top of the agenda.

The Conversation

'A dream technology': Japanese scientists might have unlocked the next generation of solar panels that stay cooler and last longer thanks to "spin-flip" material that achieves 130% energy conversion efficiency — and here's how it works

Japanese scientists create new spin-flip material that could boost solar panel efficiency by up to 130%.

TechRadar

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

AAP

Street Fighter 6 sets Guinness World Record at Evo Japan for most players in FGC history

Evo Japan hosted the biggest single-game fighter bracket.

Dot Esports

I have an amazing holiday to look forward to – and all I can think about is how I’ll mess it up

The internet was supposed to make travel easier. But the more I research my destination, the more I worry about visiting the wrong bits of it, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

The man who kept fighting World War II alone in the jungle for 30 years: Here’s the truth behind his mission

War does not always end when history declares it over. In some cases, it lingers in the minds of those still fighting it. Deep in the jungles of the Philippines, one Japanese soldier continued a war that had officially ended decades earlier. His name was Hiroo Onoda, and his story…

The Times of India

Japan is deploying ultra-cheap cardboard drones built for swarm warfare and expendable combat missions — $2,000 expendable combat drones cost less than some gaming PCs

Japan is deploying ultra-cheap cardboard drones built for swarm warfare and expendable combat missions. The flat-packed AirKamuy 150 costs as little as $2,000 — far cheaper than many military drones.

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From controller to camera — this photography sim is the ultimate training tool for your next shoot in the real outdoors

From Iceland to Italy and Japan to Australia, Lushfoil Photography Sim faithfully recreates beautiful landscapes to explore with your virtual camera and lenses

LiveScience

Did Japan have female samurai?

The samurai are renowned as skilled warriors, but were any of them women?

AAP

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

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Max Verstappen "no longer a passenger" as improved Red Bull yields Miami F1 front row

After being a second adrift in Japan, Max Verstappen and Red Bull claimed a front-row start at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix

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The Independent UK

Family of bride who was medically evacuated from Japan honeymoon issues ‘good news’ amid coma

Sarah Danh suffered acute liver failure two days into her honeymoon in Japan and was flown home to the US on an emergency medical evacuation flight

The Guardian - US

Naoya Inoue retains undisputed super-bantamweight title v Junto Nakatani – as it happened

Rolling report: Naoya Inoue defended his super-bantamweight championship against Junto Nakatani in the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history

The Independent UK

Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Fight updates and undercard results as ‘Monster’ wins super-fight

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight belts against fellow Japanese star Junto Nakatani

International Business Times UK

Who Is Cian? Food Influencer Slammed For Disrespecting Iconic Japanese Pudding Dessert

Food influencer Cian faces backlash after calling a famous Tokyo pudding stall a tourist trap in a viral TikTok review that sparked debate online

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Notes: Floyd Mayweather’s Tax Debt, Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight and More

Plus, the biggest night in Japanese boxing history and what’s next after Teofimo Lopez passes on a 140-pound title fight.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Outcry after Israeli missile strike kills 17 in Lebanon

Israel accused of breaking ceasefire after missile strikes kill 17 in Lebanon Violence in Australian town as man arrested over death of Indigenous girl Man accused of incinerating wife’s body at zoo in Japan Trump could pull troops out of Spain and Italy – here’s why China scraps tariffs for…

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Xbox isn't worth a port for small Japanese studios, says RPG dev, since the console isn't even sold in most local retailers

The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin developer has a soft spot for Xbox consoles, though

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