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France's Sandy Baltimore celebrates after scoring her side's second goal of the match on Saturday in Zurich.
SOCCER
France makes Euro 2025 statement against holders England
By Terry Daley
Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore netted within three minutes of each other toward the end of the first half to lead the French charge.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during its win over Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
By Andy Scott
Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
Pallbearers carry a coffin at the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Gondomar, Portugal, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Carrying red wreath, Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral
Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were among the Liverpool teammates past and present who attended the service.

Women's World cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveils Brazil as the winner of the bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024.
Women's World cup
Japan shut out of bid process for hosting 2031 World Cup
Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said in an interview last year that Japan wanted to host the 2031 event to "raise the value of women's football here."
Women's World cup
Brazil named as host of 2027 Women's World Cup
Women's World cup
Brazil's bid to host Women's World Cup tops European rival
Women's World cup
Mexico and U.S. withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup
By Rob Woollard
Women's World cup
One in five players at Women's World Cup suffer online abuse: study
Women's World cup
Brazil submits letter of intent to host 2027 Women's World Cup
Women's World cup
Spain must break 'pact of silence' over sexism, equality minister says

J. League

Urawa's Samuel Gustafson (center) celebrates scoring the winning goal against Yokohama FC at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1.
J. League
Urawa Reds ready to take on the Club World Cup's bigger stage
By Sean Carroll
Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa has no doubt that this year’s Club World Cup will offer a much bigger stage.
J. League
With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vows to bring the noise at Club World Cup
By Andrew MCKIRDY
J. League
Steve Holland runs out of time at Marinos amid poor results and bad breaks
By Sean Carroll
J. League
Yokohama F. Marinos fire Steve Holland as loss sends club to relegation zone
J. League
Manga-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
By Andrew MCKIRDY
J. League
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to face Yokohama F Marinos in ACL quarters
By Michael Church
J. League
Vissel hoping for J. League three-peat as rivals aim to spoil party
By Sean Carroll

World cup

The New York/New Jersey 2026 FIFA World Cup logo is revealed during a kickoff event in Times Square in New York in May 2023.
World cup
U.S. begins countdown to World Cup amid Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to cohost the tournament, which will feature 48 teams and a record 104 matches.
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Trump vows 'seamless' experience for 2026 World Cup fans
World cup
Japan's quiet World Cup celebrations show it is hungry for much more
By Sean Carroll
World cup
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
World cup
Saudi Arabia to ban alcohol at 2034 FIFA World Cup
World cup
Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights concerns
World cup
Japan hammer Indonesia to edge closer to World Cup spot
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Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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