Burnham brings better U.K. vibes but faces tough six months ahead
The danger for Burnham is many in Labour won't be sympathetic if he gets into choppy waters.
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U.S. appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
Trump has made winning approval in Congress of a divisive package of voting restrictions — called the SAVE America Act…
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Brazil blocks visas of U.S. envoys over election interference
The government saw the visit as election interference, according to two Brazilian officials.
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In rare move, Kazakh president urges Putin to freeze Ukraine war
The Kazakh leader stopped short of offering to help broker a deal, saying he declined to serve as a mediator between…
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A symbol of summer, this Japanese dessert brings sweet relief
Not even 100 years old, "anmitsu" has nonetheless become a symbol of Japan's oppressive summers — and the sweet relief…
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Heading to Yokohama’s Chinatown? Here are the real local bites you’re missing.
Yokohama has always been a city that leans on its international bona fides. That goes double for the restaurants in the…
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Daizen Maeda signs with Premier League club Ipswich
The 28-year-old scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic.
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How Hayao Miyazaki’s love of books influenced Studio Ghibli’s stories
Hayao Miyazaki lists books as direct sources for a number of his films including his latest, "The Boy and the Heron."
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The bittersweet nostalgia of the first season of ‘Vivant’
Taking place in a version of Japan that espouses tolerance and acceptance, the espionage drama's first season feels…
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Taiwan tests how it would resist a Chinese siege at sea
Officials have held wargaming exercises to address such a scenario, and are planning to conduct drills to escort and…
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Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
The prime minister said on X that the necessary amount of crude oil for this month is set to be procured and that oil…
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Out of the shadows: Japanese women building a life beyond motherhood
One woman is leading the charge to build a community where a life without children — whether by choice or circumstance…
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Extreme heat grips Japan for a record fifth straight day
This was the longest streak in which temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher had been observed since comparative…
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Has AI become too powerful to control?
One of OpenAI's most advanced models broke out of a locked-down test and attacked another company's website — reviving…
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‘Betrayal’: The young victims of India’s exam leak scandal
The exam paper leak has fueled nationwide protests and public anger over an education system many students say is…
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Seven & I abandons investment talks with Poland’s Zabka
Seven & I was unable to reach a deal that would be "in the best interests" of the company and its shareholders, it said…
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Secondary capital bill passes after showdown at parliament
The legislation's passage ended a week of intense debate and cleared the way for parliament to end Saturday after 158…
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LeBron James chooses to play for 76ers with ‘last decision’
In Philadelphia, the four-time NBA MVP will join forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and recently acquired Jaylen…
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Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history
The highly unusual move marks the 80-year-old Republican's latest battle in his ideological war on American cultural…
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SpaceX conducts first successful Starship test flight since going public
The primary goals of this 13th test launch were to once again demonstrate redesigns in flight, this time without any…
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Yen’s worst week since May brings it close to ¥165 vs. dollar
Japan's currency is approaching the closely watched ¥165-per-dollar level after hitting a fresh 40-year low of ¥163.99…
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Russian warplane violates Japanese airspace over islets claimed by Tokyo
A Defense Ministry official said that Tokyo is currently in a situation where it is virtually unable to exercise…
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Trump seethes as Iran war spirals anew with no end in sight
A leader who has long resisted the path of retreat, Trump has now gone into revenge mode against the Islamic Republic,…
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166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France and Spain
Madrid and Paris have called in EU help as flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through…
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Japan’s average life expectancy rises in 2025
For men, average life expectancy was 81.35 years, up 0.25 years from the previous year. For women, the figure was 87.33…
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Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island
An analysis of mud from off Minamitorishima island found medium and heavy rare earth elements accounted for about 54%…
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In the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on
The remote communities of Unnan, Okuizumo and Yasugi were once historical centers of steel production for katana.…
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Japan’s 100-year-old symphonic orchestra celebrates its milestone
The NHK Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with an unwavering commitment to classical music, as…
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Lawmakers remain divided on secondary capital, with talks of further extension
As the LDP considers its options, an opposition party leader has threatened a no-confidence motion against Prime…
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‘Hush!’ and ‘All Around Us’: Masterpieces from a pioneering gay director
New 4K restorations of two films from the 2000s by Ryosuke Hashiguchi bring his masterful storytelling back to the…
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Kazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has seen the establishment of the bureau as a first step for the country's intelligence…
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Japanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record
Strong domestic demand for jewelry has helped lift the outlook for Japan's luxury market as a whole, as the sector…
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What the ‘Chinamaxxing’ crowd doesn’t get
When survival and success depend on pleasing the party boss rather than the consumer, honest innovators are weeded out.
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Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
The group will consider the social and economic impacts of immigration and help the government compile its basic policy.
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Drone flights to be banned for Hiroshima peace ceremony
This is the first time for the National Police Agency to designate such a restriction area under the revised drone…
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Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts
A Ground Self-Defense Force unit made assessments about patriotism, beliefs and sexual preferences, news reports…
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