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WORLD / Politics
Oct 26, 2022

Outlook darkens for Biden's White House ahead of U.S. midterms

Recent polls have shown Democrats who once had comfortable leads are now in tight races and Senate elections that were considered toss-ups between the two parties are now leaning Republican.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 26, 2022

Fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health, experts say

The analysis found that a majority of countries still allocate billions of dollars to fossil fuel subsidies, often amounting to sums comparable to or greater than their health budgets.
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2022

Shigeyuki Goto tapped as Japan's new economic revitalization minister

Daishiro Yamagiwa stepped down from the post over his ties with the controversial Unification Church, and the prime minister will be hoping the change eases criticism over the issue.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 25, 2022

Lab manipulations of COVID virus fall under murky government rules

Mouse experiments at Boston University have spotlighted an ambiguous U.S. policy for research on potentially dangerous pathogens.
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Oct 25, 2022

Russian hurdler Natalya Antyukh could lose London gold over doping

Antyukh won the title at the London Games in August 2012, beating American Lashinda Demus, who will be upgraded to the gold if the International Olympic Committee acts on the AIU ruling.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 24, 2022

Taiwan and looming security crises bring Japan and Australia closer together

Tokyo has agreed to create a consultation mechanism for responding to security emergencies with Canberra — Japan's first outside of its alliance with the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2022

Standing up to Iran's gender-driven violence

Women in Iran are not only protesting for the right not to wear the hijab; they are protesting against a government that has curtailed their most basic rights.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 23, 2022

Xi cements control over China, but huge challenges await in third term

Experts warn Xi Jinping's unchecked power is a huge risk, with a debt-ridden economy and a growing U.S. rivalry presenting major challenges.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 23, 2022

Xi Jinping secures unprecedented third term as China leader

Xi was picked as the party's general-secretary for another five-year term in a closed-door vote, meaning he is almost certain to be elected president next year.
SPORTS
Oct 23, 2022

Antonio Inoki: A career remembered in an open-hand slap

The late former wrestler was known for taking on the likes of Muhammad Ali with his own brand of combat, but his personality ensured he always had something to offer his fans.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 22, 2022

Protest chants, a riot and gunshots: How a prison fire unfolded in Iran

The cause of the fire remains unclear, but witnesses and families of prisoners say that the authorities had been bracing for unrest in the notorious Evin Prison in northern Tehran.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 22, 2022

Why Japan stands virtually alone in keeping interest rates ultralow

The yen is plummeting and inflation is climbing, but Japan's economic circumstances have led to a view that raising rates would do more harm than good.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Oct 22, 2022

Peter Liedberg: ‘It’s rare for businesses in Japan to even know about sign painting’

A Swedish graphic designer and sign painter finds that if you have a genuine interest in what you're doing, then it's less painful trying to become better at it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Oct 21, 2022

Designart Tokyo 2022 envisions a more sustainable future

Through Oct. 30, Tokyo abounds with functional and fantastical designs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 21, 2022

Wannabe U.K. prime ministers face weekend of intense Tory lobbying

Liz Truss's resignation has triggered a leadership contest that, coming so soon after the bitter one that put her into No. 10 Downing Street, is likely to deepen divisions in the party.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 21, 2022

Truss’ exit leaves Conservatives at the last chance saloon

As Britain's shortest-serving prime minister resigns, the first job for her successor will be to restore a sense of competence.
JAPAN / Explainer
Oct 21, 2022

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal: Investigation ensnares stuffed-toy maker and ad firms

The case has grown to encompass ADK Holdings — Japan's third-largest advertising firm — and stuffed-toy maker Sun Arrow, among others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 21, 2022

AI knows how much you’re willing to pay for flights before you do

Fed by data on everything from internet searches to COVID-19 outbreaks, computers are learning how everyday life influences demand for flights.
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Oct 21, 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin says her happiness not linked to World Cup win record chase

The 27-year-old Shiffrin, who will kick off her season this weekend in Soelden, Austria, is eight World Cup wins away from tying the women's record.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 21, 2022

In U.K., Tories seek quick fix to Truss chaos as party faces wipeout

Under rules announced Thursday, a maximum of three Tory MPs will be able to run in the next leadership contest, and the winner could be decided as soon as Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 21, 2022

Twitter and Elon Musk talks warm up as buyout deadline nears

After months of public acrimony and accusations, talks between the two sides have turned cordial and are focused on closing the transaction rather than litigation, according to one source.
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Oct 20, 2022

Rory McIlroy dismisses Phil Mickelson's view PGA Tour is 'trending downward'

Rory McIlroy said he did not agree with Phil Mickelson's assertion that the PGA Tour is "trending downwards" and added that golfers who joined the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series have thrust the sport into a state of flux.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 20, 2022

Japan to further relax crypto rules by easing listings of tokens

The relaxed rule could take effect as early as December, helping startups compete with established players by smoothing the process of listing tokens and lowering the bar for market entry.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 20, 2022

‘The Ring’ at 20: Millennial horror that’s still infecting movies today

The film that kicked off the West's J-horror fascination was made in the shadow of 9/11. Its influence can be seen in “Smile,” “It Follows” and more.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 19, 2022

The dilemmas and delusions of Britain's political and economic predicaments

Britain is facing several issues, including whether to keep new Prime Minister Liz Truss in office or replace her after recent political setbacks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 19, 2022

Climate change may boost Arctic 'virus spillover' risk

Viruses need hosts like humans, animals, plants or fungi to replicate and spread, and occasionally they can jump to a new one that lacks immunity, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami