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UK and Japan poised to seal landmark £18 billion investment deal to create thousands of jobs

Keir Starmer is set to meet with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday at Downing Street

The Independent UK

10 most peaceful countries in the world in 2026, according to Global Peace Index

Peace can be difficult to define, yet its absence is usually obvious. Political instability, rising military expenditure, and other factors have shaped much of the global conversation over the past year. Against that backdrop, the latest Global Peace Index offers a snapshot of where stability has endured. The index is…

The Times of India

Being the best in Asia is no longer enough for Japan seeking World Cup breakthrough

Despite missing key players, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have built strength in depth to challenge the traditional order

The Guardian - UK

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On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

The Economic Times

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Barcelona GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Barcelona Grand Prix

Motorsport

Netherlands XI vs Japan: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Question marks lingered over fitness of all-time Dutch top scorer before Group F clash

Evening Standard

AP Was There: 1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations

The Independent UK

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Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say

Japanese investors showed immense interest in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO. They sought over one trillion yen in shares, with retail investors leading the charge. This strong demand mirrored global enthusiasm for Elon Musk's company. Japanese investors ultimately secured 2.2 billion dollars worth of stock. The IPO was the world's largest public…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Humiliated: Groggy POTUS Fails to Stay Awake During Ocean Protection Bill

Donald Trump appeared to nod off while signing an order to reopen protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, after wrongly claiming Americans had to go to Japan for Maine lobster.

International Business Times UK

Japan's H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites

Japan successfully completed its first mission with its H3 rocket since a launch failure last year resulted in the loss of a payload.

Space

Japanese electricity giant apologises after physical drive with data of 10.9 million clients goes missing

Millions of clients have valuable data exposed after drive goes missing.

TechRadar

World Cup football and T20 cricket galore, plus F1 in Barcelona – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup for FREE: Stream all 104 games

How to watch all 104 games of the FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

What Hi-Fi?

Japan's love-hate relationship with bears

This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming…

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This retro compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – dethroning Sony's full-frame mirrorless after 5 months at the top of the charts

Over two years after its launch, this Fujifilm is the most popular camera in Japan right now – again

The Independent UK

Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area

Revised plan aims to halve loss of life and property by installing seismic circuit-breakers in all homes by 2035

GamesRadar

Ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Tifa and Cloud are as popular as ever in Japan, with new survey placing them above Link, Pikachu, and more

Mario is still the top dog, however

The Economic Times

Warburg Pincus to acquire Japan's J.S.B. in over $1 billion deal, source says

US private equity firm Warburg Pincus is preparing to buy Japanese student housing provider J.S.B. The deal is valued at over one billion dollars. Warburg Pincus has already secured agreements with J.S.B.'s major shareholders. This move marks Warburg Pincus' first take-private deal in Japan since establishing its Tokyo office. The…

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The Independent UK

I found the peaceful heart of Japan less than two hours away from Tokyo

In search of a restorative break, Sophie Dickinson swerved the country’s capital and explored the traditional ryokans in the foothills of Mount Fuji

Bangkok Post

Japan underlines stance on copyright works after Trump anime video post

KYODO — A Japanese minister on Friday underlined the government's stance on unauthorised use of copyrighted works, after United States President Donald Trump posted a video on social media appearing to depict him as the hero of anime series "Naruto."

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher on renewed hopes for Middle East peace

Japanese stocks surged on Friday, with the Nikkei index climbing close to 3 percent. Investors reacted positively to news of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. Chip-related companies saw significant gains. Banks also advanced ahead of a Bank of Japan policy meeting. The market experienced volatility…

AAP

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan's H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

The Economic Times

Japan flagship H3 rocket successfully launches after earlier failure

Japan's H3 rocket has achieved a successful launch. This marks a significant comeback after a previous mission failure. The rocket carried six small satellites into orbit. This development is crucial for Japan's space industry. The H3 rocket aims to compete internationally and could support future lunar missions. JAXA is targeting…

The Canberra Times

We gave up flirting when we all began scrolling

The crash in fertility rates began when the iPhone appeared.

AAP

Japan lose veteran in massive World Cup setback

Japan skipper Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury and has announced his international retirement.

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