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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown

Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final.

AAP

Another major Japanese electronics firm exits the Blu-ray market — Elecom publishes notice of termination of all external drives

Japanese PC peripherals and accessories stalwart Elecom has announced that it is pulling out of the Blu-ray drive market.

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A new dawn of affordable zoom lenses is here — the first Chinese autofocus zoom has been spotted, and that’s a big deal

If China is to overtake Japan as the new lens-making superpower, we need more choice, most notably autofocus zooms — and we may soon have it.

TechRadar

How Trump’s ‘careless’ Pearl Harbour joke in Oval Office shook eighty years of US-Japan diplomacy

At an otherwise routine Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbour directly to Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, invoking the 1941 surprise attack that killed 2,400 Americans and drew the United States into the Second World War. Takaichi widened her eyes, said nothing, and…

The Times of India

Japan 1-0 Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final - as it happened

A first-half wonder goal from Maika Hamano was enough for Japan to win the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia

The Guardian - AU

How the closed Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economic engine

“Asia is at the heart of this drama."

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The plane that travelled through time: How a flight left Japan on Saturday and landed on Friday

The phenomenon of an aeroplane that flies ‘before it takes off’ is not an error in the continuum of space-time; it regularly happens as a result of the way trans-Pacific aircraft cross the International Date Line (IDL) between Japan and California. According to NOAA, a flight from Japan to California,…

The Times of India

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week

The Guardian - AU

Trump Cracked a Pearl Harbor Joke to Japan — A Day Later, Tokyo Declined His Hormuz Request

Following a controversial joke about the Pearl Harbor attack, Donald Trump confirmed that Japan declined his request to help secure the Middle Eastern Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Tuchel thinks outside the box in final push for World Cup places with England expansion

Decision to essentially name two squads featuring 35 players overall is the ‘least messy’ solution and offers the best chance to assess fringe players

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Spain, Argentina Favorites; Norway the Dark Horses

Traditional powerhouses and emerging nations will be in contention for soccer’s grand prize.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

AAP

Trump Raises Eyebrows After Saying War Could End 'In Two Seconds' With Nuclear Weapons While Sitting Beside Japan's PM

During a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, Trump made controversial remarks about the Iran war and referenced Pearl Harbor, sparking international attention.

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Donald Trump Mocked: 'Full Human Emoji' POTUS Lambasted As 'Very Orange' Look Dominates Japan Meeting

Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Sanae Takaichi drew backlash after awkward remarks and viral moments overshadowed talks on Iran and alliances.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump Pearl Harbor joke: ‘Everything he knows about it begins and ends with the Ben Affleck movie’

Late-night hosts panned Trump’s joke about the 1941 attack, addressed new unredacted Epstein emails and talked popular puppy names

International Business Times UK

Awkward White House Moment: Donald Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbour in Front of Japan PM

The attack on Pearl Harbour remains one of the most significant and painful moments in US history.

The Guardian - AU

‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

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International Business Times UK

How Barron Trump Stole the Spotlight at the White House During Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Visit

Barron Trump became an unlikely talking point during Donald Trump's White House meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to a lip reader cited in the report.

Evening Standard

Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke in tense exchange in front of Japan PM

The president’s remark during the meeting in the Oval Office was met with unease and muted reactions

The Independent UK

Japanese leader calls Barron Trump a ‘good-looking gentleman’ during White House dinner

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that there was ‘no doubt’ that Barron got his looks from his parents

The Guardian - US

Trump claims strict voter ID act should be ‘easy pass’ but says ‘we need Democrat votes’ – as it happened

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Euronews

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green

Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

International Business Times UK

Japanese PM Reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke – 'Who Knows Better About Surprise Than Japan?' Sparks Backlash

President Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked backlash in Japan, highlighting sensitivities around historical events

International Business Times UK

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor With Japan's PM Sitting Next to Him — 'Who Knows Better About Surprise?'

The tense Oval Office meeting where President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify US military actions in Iran left Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned. It raises questions about US-Japan relations and global diplomacy.

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