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SOCCER
Jun 13, 2023

Posh Miami enclave to become U.S. soccer hub

Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s highly-connected president, is expected to relocate to Miami in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2023

Mana Iwabuchi left out of Japan's Women's World Cup squad

The Tottenham midfielder was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 but did not make Futoshi Ikeda's list of 23.
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WORLD
Jun 13, 2023

Trump didn’t do enough to counter Chinese spying, Blinken says

Trump’s administration didn’t do enough after discovering that Beiijng had been operating a spy facility in Cuba since 2019, the top U.S. diplomat said.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2023

Japan panel weighs making morning-after pill available over the counter

Under the current policy, a visit to a medical institution and a prescription are required to purchase a morning-after pill.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 13, 2023

Japan’s sticky inflation is key to a long-lasting bull market

Investors are hoping that under inflation, companies will be able to raise prices without encountering too much pushback from customers.
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WORLD
Jun 13, 2023

Trump defiant ahead of secret documents court appearance

The runaway front-runner in the 2024 Republican primary said the latest indictment would not force him to quit the race.
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WORLD
Jun 13, 2023

Miami braces for Trump’s court date and crowds of up to 50,000

Trump loyalists are promising a show of force Tuesday, as part of a national call put out by Trump himself.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2023

Evacuations begin as severe storm heads for India and Pakistan

The wind speed during the storm, named Biparjoy, could rise to as high as 150 kph, according to the India Meteorological Department.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jun 12, 2023

What you need to know about the revision of Japan's asylum law

The law, which has prompted widespread debate, seeks to address perceived drawbacks of Japan’s existing legislation and standard handling of asylum matters.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 12, 2023

Despite lofty hopes, global spending on nukes continues to surge

The alarming development — 2022 was the third year in a row that spending rose — deals a serious blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s vision of a world without nuclear weapons.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 12, 2023

Reddit blackout begins as forums protest charges for developers

The protest is expected to last at least 48 hours, although some groups have signaled they will stay dark for longer.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 12, 2023

Britain’s post-Brexit policy drift alarms world’s executives

The British economy has been the slowest to recover from COVID-19 of all Group of Seven nations and is the only one with a smaller workforce than before the pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 12, 2023

Esoteric fines pile up as China’s provinces hunt for revenue

The central government reiterated that provinces have to fix hidden debt problems on their own, leaving local officials to get more creative to raise revenue.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Jun 10, 2023

Trump faces strong case over illegal retention of classified papers, experts say

Legal experts say neither the law nor the facts appear to be on the side of the former U.S. president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 10, 2023

Brexit to 'Partygate': The rise and fall of Boris Johnson

The former British leader was once likened by a member of his party to a 'greased piglet' for his ability to bounce back from a succession of setbacks and scandals. Not anymore.
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BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2023

U.S. and allies condemn economic coercion with attention on China

The U.S. and five major allies, including Japan, condemned economic coercion and nonmarket policies regarding trade and investment in a joint declaration.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 10, 2023

How Arctic ice melt raises the risk of far-away wildfires

Rising temperatures in the region are contributing to the weather conditions that make wildfires more likely to occur, especially in higher and middle latitudes, experts say.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2023

Trump risked national secrets, U.S. prosecutors allege in indictment

U.S. prosecutors unsealed a 37-count indictment, accusing the ex-president of risking some of the country's most sensitive security secrets after leaving the White House.
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BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2023

The struggle to electrify one of the world’s dirtiest industries

Construction, across its entire supply chain, is responsible for around 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions may balloon as the global population grows.
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BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2023

Dismal sales undercut Toyota and Hyundai as they push hydrogen fuel-cell cars

Such vehicles accounted for only 0.02% of global passenger vehicle sales last year, according to a report, with sales dropping in Toyota's home market.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2023

Indictment brings Trump story full circle

The former U.S. president assailed Hillary Clinton for her handling of sensitive information. Now, the same issue threatens his chances of reclaiming the presidency.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 9, 2023

How wildfire smoke impacts human health

Wildfire exposure is bad for the human body no matter how healthy a person is or how long they’re exposed to it.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2023

Bali seeks a new kind of tourist after kicking out 136 unruly visitors this year

The local government has deported foreign visitors for various misconduct including indecent exposure, rowdy behavior and rule breaking, according to the Bali immigration office.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023

No. 1 Iga Swiatek sets up clash against Karolina Muchova in French Open final

The 22-year-old Pole, who improved her record in Paris to 27-2, is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 8, 2023

Japan's controversial immigration bill set to pass parliament

The bill has drawn considerable attention in the political hub of Nagatacho as left-wing opposition forces launched an extensive campaign to block the approval of the bill.

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan