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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 24, 2022

As cases explode, China’s low COVID death toll convinces no one

A country trying to mourn its dead from a COVID-19 outbreak is grappling with a system unprepared for the surge in fatalities, but China's government is painting a less dire picture.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2022

Gunman kills at least three in Paris in suspected racist attack

A 69-year-old man with a criminal record was taken into custody in the attack, which ignited neighborhood protests that led to violent clashes with police.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 21, 2022

High energy costs in Finland put hockey training on ice

The average cost of electricity in the third quarter was 40 to 60% higher than last year, according to Finland's national statistics office.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 20, 2022

Vivianne Miedema's World Cup campaign in doubt after ACL injury

Arsenal said in a statement that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be ruled out for 'an extended period of time.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 20, 2022

After World Cup, Qatar seeks Olympic gold

Qatar is ploughing ahead with its ambitions despite criticism of its rights record, with major sporting events including world championships packing the Gulf state's sporting calendar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 20, 2022

Jubilant welcome for French team on World Cup return

Supporters had been kept guessing for most of the day about whether the disappointed players would travel to central Paris to meet them.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 19, 2022

For Messi, and Argentina, the (extra) wait is worth it

Lionel Messi scored twice in one of the most exciting World Cup finals in history. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France, whose furious comeback fell short.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 18, 2022

Luka Modric sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia

The nation of fewer than 4 million people won its third World Cup medal since independence in 1991.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 18, 2022

Football Australia pledges to "weed out" hooligans after pitch invasion

The pitch invasion occurred amid a fan backlash against the A-League's decision to sell its men's and women's title-deciding Grand Final matches to Sydney until 2025.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 18, 2022

Lionel Messi's Argentina in World Cup final showdown with France

Argentina supporters will dominate Lusail Stadium outside Doha, with at least 40,000 estimated to be in the Qatari capital.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 17, 2022

Whatever the ending, Qatar World Cup delivered the goods

For a month the so-called beautiful game did, in the words of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, spread some joy.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 17, 2022

France no stranger to major success under Didier Deschamps

Win or lose against Lionel Messi's Argentina, France is going through a remarkable period of sustained success that began with its World Cup triumph in 1998.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 17, 2022

Ancient sport of falconry gets some upgrades in Qatar

Long before soccer fever swept Qatar, peaking with its hosting of the World Cup this year, the sport of falconry was a point of national pride.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 16, 2022

If you thought 2022 was a battle, this year's top kanji pick shows you weren’t alone

The kanji of the year for 2022 is used for wars and struggles, while this year's buzzwords referenced sports lingo and a Norwegian pop tune.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 15, 2022

Children of India's burning coalfields dream of a fire-free future

Youth face an uphill struggle in an area where there is no other thriving industry.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 15, 2022

France already focused on taking last step against Argentina in World Cup final

'There's emotion, there's pride, there's going to be a final step,' said French coach Didier Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 title.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2022

Developing nations demand more money at crunch U.N. biodiversity talks

The thorny issue of how much money wealthy countries are willing to pony up to protect the world's remaining biodiversity took center stage Wednesday at U.N. talks in Montreal aimed at creating a "peace pact with nature."
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022

The maestro conducts, and the band plays the hits

The most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny as Argentina booked a spot in Sunday's final with a ruthless 3-0 victory in Qatar.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 13, 2022

Tyson Fury wants to spar with Wayne Rooney ahead of next bout

Manchester United's record goalscorer, now in charge of Major League Soccer team D.C. United, is a big admirer of compatriot Fury, who welcomed the former player's involvement.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 12, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo will not make rash decision about future with Portugal

The 37-year-old Ronaldo was playing his fifth World Cup. As soon as the final whistle blew he headed down the tunnel with tears streaming down his face.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022

Argentina beats Dutch and go into semis after late night drama

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022

A tale of two captains: England and France ready for World Cup showdown

Lloris and Kane have been teammates at Tottenham since 2013, but in Qatar, friendship will be put aside as their national teams battle it out in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Dec 7, 2022

The Church, the State and Kishida's headache

Kanako Takahara joins this week's Deep Dive to discuss what's behind a new bill regulating faith-driven donations.
Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin. Thailand's parliament voted in favor of his prime ministerial candidacy in Bangkok on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 23, 2023

Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to PM

The conservative establishment sees Srettha and his Pheu Thai party as more palatable than the progressive Move Forward Party.
Protesters applaud during a demonstration called by feminist associations in support of Spain's midfielder Jenni Hermoso in Madrid on Monday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 31, 2023

Spain must break 'pact of silence' over sexism, equality minister says

The minister said she hoped the backlash created by Spanish Football Association chief Luis Rubiales' kiss will serve as a point of inflection.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland (right) scored three goals during his team's over Fulham in Manchester, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Sep 3, 2023

Erling Haaland scores hat trick to power Manchester City

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored six goals in five games to start the Premier League season.
Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa with his dog Sunny in Fukuoka
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 9, 2023

Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa: 'It’s better to live without being noticed everywhere.’

A former rikishi, Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa has swapped his sumo stable for the life of a salaryman.
Paul Pogba had expected to return to action for Juventus before the midfielder received a provisional suspension for doping.
SOCCER
Sep 12, 2023

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for doping

Pogba could face a four-year ban if the "B" sample also tests positive for testosterone.

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