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Japanese TV show under fire for editing interview to falsely imply Chinese people eat crows

Editor thought manipulating street interview would make show more entertaining

The Independent UK

OPINION - I know we're all supposed to hate tariffs, but this is why I have a soft spot for them

Of course, I know it’s wrong. The Trump tariffs will end in tears…retaliatory tariffs from disgruntled Europeans, higher costs for US car manufacturers who’ll pay more for steel and parts from Canada, a diplomatic standoff with longstanding allies like Japan and crucially, a whopping great increase in the cost of…

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen makes his feelings clear over Red Bull decision to ditch Liam Lawson after two races

World champion liking an Instagram post that described team’s decision to drop No2 driver as a ‘panic move’ was ‘not a mistake’

Evening Standard

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Stocks Plummet Before the Open as Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Recession Worries

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -3.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -3.42% this morning, pointing to a sharply lower open on Wall Street as sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump fueled fears of an escalating trade war and economic slowdown.

Barchart

‘Nothing is off the table’: World leaders react to Trump’s tariffs

Analysts warn of price hikes and a potential recession in the US, where stock futures have dropped.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs crash markets and send world leaders scrambling to respond

Tariffs are especially steep in Asia. Vietnam, a major beneficiary of shifting supply chains for electronics and clothing, got hit with a 46% tariff.

Fortune

Haas looks to fix aero issues with fast-tracked floor update

Haas has introduced a small upgrade to its VF-25 Formula 1 car's floor for the Japanese Grand Prix in a bid to solve its aero oscillation issue in high-speed corners, which emerged at the Melbourne season opener.

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Haas fast-tracks floor update for F1 Japanese GP to fix aero issues

Motorsport

UK and European markets set for more turmoil after Trump’s tariffs unveiled

The Nikkei in Japan tumbled 3% and China’s Hang Seng was around 1.5% lower after Mr Trump’s self-declared ‘liberation day’.

Evening Standard

Tsunoda: No call from Marko on Red Bull promotion "very unusual"

Yuki Tsunoda has detailed the timeline of his Red Bull promotion ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, revealing he has yet to speak to his mentor Helmut Marko.

Autosport

Tsunoda: Not hearing from Marko on Red Bull F1 promotion is "very unusual"

Yuki Tsunoda had detailed the timeline of his Red Bull Formula 1 promotion ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, revealing he has yet to speak to his mentor Helmut Marko.

Motorsport

Tokyo hospital sets up baby hatch as last resort for struggling mothers

First such facility in Japanese capital offers safe and anonymous way to leave newborns

The Independent UK

Yuki Tsunoda not feeling pressure as he fills Red Bull seat in Japan

Liam Lawson was replaced after just two races with Red Bull.

The Independent UK

Why is this Japanese sexual practice soaring in popularity in London?

Rope bondage has exploded in popularity since the pandemic. Could it be the way to get the connection we’re all craving? Allegra Handelsman takes a class in Peckham to find out

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs

The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war

International Business Times

Japan Says US Tariffs 'Extremely Regrettable', May Break WTO Rules

Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.

The Conversation

Faced with new tariffs and a truculent Trump, Japan and South Korea toe a cautious line

Two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term, the liberal international order is on life support.

GamesRadar

Japan's "multi-language" Switch 2 costs 20,000 more yen, or $130 more dollars, than the Japanese-only version

Foreigners living in Japan who want a Switch 2 in their own language will have to pay

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The Independent UK

Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda is the latest in a long line of Japanese seeking F1 success

Yuki Tsunoda finally has his promotion at Red Bull

Motorsport

Two out of three: The Japanese F1 drivers who scored a home podium

Yuki Tsunoda, the 19th Japanese driver to reach F1, has an opportunity to make history on home soil at Suzuka.

The Guardian - UK

Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

Evening Standard

OPINION - How I learned to stop worrying and love Great Britain — thanks to Japan's Ambassador Suzuki

The internet’s favourite ambassador has shone a new light on this strange island

The Guardian - UK

Monaka wears her cyclops mask to work: Niccolò Rastrelli’s best photograph

‘Japan is the mecca of cosplay. Monaka runs a cafe in Tokyo called Monster Party, where people go dressed as characters from a subculture known as tanganmen. Her brother is holding a picture of their mum’

The National (Scotland)

Scottish video games firms to attend major expo event in Japan

SCOTTISH video games companies are set to attend one of the world’s biggest business gatherings to promote the home-grown industry.

Autosport

How Honda went from "GP2" humiliation to F1 redemption with Red Bull

The start of the 2025 season may not have gone to plan at Red Bull HQ, but it will still celebrate its successful partnerships with Honda in style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix before the two parties go separate ways.

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