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Streets in Japan submerged by a metre of water

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The Independent UK

Several people reported missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritise actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.

Euronews

Walkers launches two surprise new crisp flavours for the first time in decades

Inspired by the flavours of Japan and India, the new flavours join the Walkers range for good

The Independent UK

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Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides

Streets and neighbourhoods in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu submerged under about a metre of water

The Independent UK

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Evening Standard

British F-35 stealth jet makes emergency landing in Japan after mid-air malfunction

F-35B Lightning from HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier is second British stealth fighter to make emergency landing in a foreign country in less than two months

The Independent UK

Japan rocked by bullying scandal after team withdraws from high school baseball tournament

Koryo high pulled out of the popular competition after an outcry over reports that some of its members had bullied a junior player

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Heavy rains in southern Japan cause flooding and mudslides, and leave several people missing

Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu have caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week

The Independent UK

'My Boss Raped Me': Japanese Prosecutor's Fight For Justice

Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.

International Business Times

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki. The native of Japan is one of the greatest Mariners hitters of all-time.

The Sports Daily

Cover Story: Trump’s Tariff-by-Tweet Tactics Are Pushing Global Trade Into Perpetual Uncertainty

The U.S. president’s ‘cartoon version of protectionism’ sees trade deals riddled with vague or conflicting terms

Caixin Global

Absurd Japan-themed delivery sim Promise Mascot Agency just added a whole bunch of grinding, but don't worry, it's the good, Tony Hawk kind of grinding

The Prepare to Grind update also adds time trial challenges and difficulty modes.

PC Gamer

$3 keychain lets you carry a functioning keyboard switch and keycap with you wherever you go — fidget toy is compatible with Cherry MX switches and keycaps

A Japanese company has started selling the My Key Keychain that accepts Cherry MX-compatible switches and keycaps, allowing you to bring your favorite keyboard feel wherever you go.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step

Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise

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Powerful AP photos show the scars of a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing

On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, The Associated Press is republishing the extraordinary photos of one survivor of the attack.

International Business Times

Restored Nagasaki Bell Rings In 80 Years Since A-bomb

Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment the atrocity took place.

Al Jazeera

Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack on Japan

Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.

PC Gamer

2-time Arima Kinen champion Grass Wonder dies at 30

The legendary thoroughbred was the last surviving Umamusume inspiration from Japan's "Golden Generation" of racehorses.

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Man Sells His Luxury Ferrari To Fund Shelter For Traumatized Dogs After One Saved His Life

Businessman from Japan finds new meaning of his life in starting a shelter for dogs with trauma.

The Independent UK

The common US medications that are banned overseas and what to know ahead of your next trip

GamesRadar

Just when I think I've seen everything, Nintendo breaks out wooden amiibo baby toys

This is a warning to parents, because Nintendo just made a range of Super Mario baby toys

GamesRadar

Deltarune's beloved Spamton is everywhere and Persona 3 fans are turning Japan's real-life Port Island into a JRPG mural in this viral web app that's seeing pixel artists literally take over the world

Wplace.live lets you cover the world map in pixels, and people have been making some seriously impressive stuff

The Independent UK

Japan records largest annual population decline since records began

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PC Gamer

In a twisty tale of corporate espionage, TSMC employees allegedly shared 400 photos of the company's cutting-edge 2 nm process node with a Japanese rival

This is a developing story, and the Japanese firm's relationship to the leakers is not yet clear.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption

Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and flooding

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