Italy’s Meloni approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence
The measures include higher penalties for rioters and financial liability for parents whose children take part in…
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Musk seizes on SpaceX momentum with push toward Tesla merger
A merger of SpaceX and Tesla would be a blockbuster, creating a conglomerate spanning electric vehicles, batteries,…
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Get crafty with Halloween treats, the Japanese way
Learn Japanese words for Halloween treats while picking up tips for making cute, character-themed bento and spooky…
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As France erupts, Europe’s far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections
The European Commission estimates the Iran conflict has cost Europe roughly €100 billion ($112 billion) through…
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Bangladesh battle against measles a ‘real warning’ to other nations
So far, 1,147 people have died of the highly contagious disease, with 94% of reported deaths among children under five…
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Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence U.S. midterms, officials say
Fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick…
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Panasonic speeds up efforts to turn windows into solar panels
Panasonic is targeting windows and exterior walls with "power-generating glass" that can be customized in size,…
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Threats of political violence soar in Australia’s ‘online echo chamber’
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines was in critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car.
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Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment
The debris was found on Monday morning by a plantation worker in Indonesian Borneo, after residents reported hearing a…
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Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure
The announcement comes less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, deepening…
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Opposition offers alternatives to food consumption tax cut in parliamentary debate
Having made the policy central to her economic agenda, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a test of whether she can…
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‘Two Cigarettes, Three Nights’ explores messy emotions and moral compromises
The filmmaker talks about intimacy, moral ambiguity and the art of portraying flawed characters in her TIFF Competition…
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Chinese AI tool used in cyberattacks on Japanese companies, investigation finds
The threat of cyberattacks for Japanese companies has grown recently, as the number of companies disclosing data…
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China’s panda diplomacy is losing its charm
Perhaps the true message of this "panda diplomacy" lies in the manipulation and exploitation it embodies.
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Politics of the potato front and center for Japan’s new agriculture minister
Arata Takebe's Hokkaido constituents might oppose a push to increase potato imports from the U.S.
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Former truck driver gets seven-year sentence for killing six in expressway crash
During the trial, the prosecution argued that the driver had been watching the video sharing app TikTok on her…
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Under pledge to U.S., Japan’s chip investment divided between home and abroad
The $550 billion commitment to the Trump administration, in return for lower tariffs, won't do much to resurrect…
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Japan slams lack of access to journalist detained in Russia
Russia arrested a journalist from the Hokkaido Shimbun on the Far East island of Sakhalin a week ago on suspicion of…
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Electronic warrant system to be rolled out in Tokyo and nearby areas by March
Currently, police officers need to visit courts in person to obtain printed arrest and search warrants.
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One year in, Takaichi administration’s public support remains largely intact
Even after a scandal forced a ministerial resignation, major opinion polls show nearly half of respondents continue to…
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Japan needs higher interest rates
A weak yen, combined with higher interest rates in the US, calls for a much tighter monetary policy.
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Fewer than 1 in 3 families want a second child amid rising costs, study finds
Research by Meiji Yasuda Life found that there was an almost 57% drop in the number of parents wanting a second child…
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Alberta voters reject separation from Canada as Carney triumphs
The long referendum campaign created divisions in the country's energy heartland.
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Saudi Arabia’s MBS is facing his greatest challenge
MBS must somehow shore up faith in his promise to build a modern, secure and respected nation.
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Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls
The name deletions have triggered a political storm, with opposition parties and youth groups staging near-daily…
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Top NPB slugger Teruaki Sato set to test MLB market
Teruaki Sato, the reigning Central League MVP and presumptive favorite for the award this year, won the CL Triple Crown…
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49ers remain unbeaten after staving off Commanders’ comeback bid
The 49ers withstood a second-half rally by Washington and moved to 6-0 for the first time since 2019, when they opened…
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Two-run homers send Rays past Guardians into World Series
The Rays recorded their third straight win to capture the American League Championship Series in six games.
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Natixis buys Japanese advisory firm to join M&A dealmaking boom
Natixis has been working to expand in Japan, growing its sales and trading team, strengthening its lending business and…
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The ‘Tequila Crisis’ and Mexico’s long economic hangover
The downside is that Mexico's focus on stability may have come at the expense of faster economic expansion.
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KDDI subsidiary faces criticism and questions over Mongolian wildfire
Mobicom is also likely to be hit with compensation claims after a company vehicle ignites a blaze in a nature preserve.
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Japan launches probe in historic bid to collect sample from Mars moon
The five-year mission — the first to attempt to land on a Martian moon — could shed light on the origins of the solar…
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Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ after North Korea threatens new border measures
The escalation and exchange of threats has raised the possibility of clashes along the heavily armed border.
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Koizumi lauds shift as more universities apply for defense research subsidy program
The defense minister characterized the development as a break from academia's once deep-seated aversions to being…
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Japan’s Katayama vows fiscal prudence on defense funding
The remarks come after local media reported that the government was weighing an additional corporate tax hike to…
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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star will also have to pay a fine of €255 ($286).
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