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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

Al Jazeera

Supercomputer beats human four sextillion to 13 in ‘Super Keisan Battle’ at Japanese tech show

Fugaku stars in the calculation battle that 'no one can win' during the Nico Nico Super Conference.

Tom’s Hardware

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Quade Cooper's side the Hanazono Liners have earned themselves a shot at the two-legged Japan Rugby League One promotion/relegation series.

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Eagle-eyed Herbert cruises to five-shot win in Japan

Aussie golf ace Lucas Herbert has finished in style with an eagle on the 18th hole to romp to a five-shot win at the International Series Japan event in Chiba.

AAP

Thrift-Shop Putter Helps LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert Land International Series Japan Title

The Ripper GC man carded the lowest round on Sunday - helped by only 23 putts from a recent purchase - to score his first Asian Tour title by five strokes

Golf Monthly

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

International Business Times

Five Great Reads: Japan’s love hotels, Tom Hanks’ daughter, and the double life of Gordi

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

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Japan-owned car battery maker secures £1bn to build second Sunderland gigafactory

Site likely to create 1,000-plus jobs as AESC wins £680m from UK government plus £320m in private finance and equity

The Guardian - UK

Liam and Noel Gallagher 'on stern doctor's orders' ahead of Oasis reunion tour

The brothers’ Live ‘25 tour kicks off in Cardiff in July, before going global with shows in Japan, Argentina, the US and Brazil

Evening Standard

Japanese tech company Panasonic cuts 4% of its global workforce as profits falter

Panasonic says it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 people, half in Japan and half overseas, to become a more efficient, “lean” company," The Japanese manufacturer said Friday that the job cuts, amounting to about 4% of Panasonic's workers, will include early retirement offers in Japan and closures and…

The Independent UK

US Air Force and Navy ‘elephant walk’ in Japan could be ‘largest seen’

Fifty-three military aircraft, ranging from fighter jets to sophisticated reconnaissance craft, lined up in tight formation at Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on U.S.-China Trade Talks, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.32% this morning as investors pin their hopes on trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

Barchart

Japan's Panasonic Targets 10,000 Job Cuts Worldwide

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability.

International Business Times

Australian Golfer's Store-Bought Used Putter Powers a Course Record in Japan

Lucas Herbert used a second-hand putter to tie the course record in the opening round at the International Series Japan.

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Bored Panda

If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 40 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

Radio France Internationale

World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While Emmanuel Macron presides over solemn tributes in Paris, China's Xi Jinping and Brazil’s Lula da Silva…

Motorsport

Here’s why MotoGP doesn’t race the full track at Le Mans

MotoGP races all over the world. From Spain to Japan, America to Germany, and almost everywhere in between - sorry, penguins, there’s still no Antarctic GP yet - and at tracks new and old. And some even in locales familiar to those outside the world of two-wheeled racing.

Barchart

Stocks Soar Before the Open as Trump Announces Trade Deal with Britain

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.06%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.35% this morning as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has reached a trade agreement with the U.K.

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The Independent UK

The country quietly emerging as a surprise contender in the world of whisky

Forget Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and America

International Business Times

Nintendo Forecasts 15 Million Switch 2 Sales In 2025-26

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line.

The Independent UK

Toyota reports booming sales but stays cautious on profit because of various costs

Japan’s top automaker Toyota is reporting record sales for the fiscal year through March, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal

International Business Times

Toyota Cites Tariffs As It Forecasts 35% Drop In 2025-26 Net Profit

Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday forecast a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for 2025-26 citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors.

The Independent UK

Rush hour horror as knifeman attacks passengers at Tokyo subway station

The 43-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder

Barchart

Warren Buffett Just Revealed This One Trade He ‘Won’t Give a Thought To Selling’ for ‘The Next 50 Years’

At Berkshire’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett reaffirmed his large stake in Japan’s trading houses as a permanent, conviction-driven bet.

The Conversation

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

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