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Japan's national team poses for a group photo after beating Brazil at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 14, 2025

Japan beats Brazil for first time in chaotic comeback win

In a match marked by defensive breakdowns on both sides, Samurai Blue was able to overturn a two-goal deficit and extend its home unbeaten streak to 21 games.
A billboard advertises Taylor Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," in New York's Times Square earlier this month.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Oct 15, 2025

Taylor Swift Eras Tour six-part docuseries coming to Disney+

New documentary and concert film caps off an eventful year for the American singer-songwriter.
A barrel of annealed neodymium iron boron magnets prior to being crushed into powder in Tianjin, China, on June 11, 2010.
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 15, 2025

China flexes superpower status using rare earths in global supply chain grab

The true impact is yet unknown but the move already has companies and policymakers considering counter-measures, alternate suppliers.
A convoy transporting the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, arrives at Abu Kabir forensic center, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

Trump has previously given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily.
Acclaimed neo-soul singer D'Angelo, who found fame with an innovative and sensuous take on R&B, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 15, 2025

D'Angelo, trailblazing neo-soul singer, dies at 51, family says

Grammy-winning musician, known for “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled,” died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building