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FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in USA: Full fixture list, EST match timings, where to watch and more

Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July 20. The schedule includes opening games, blockbuster group-stage clashes, and a Round of 32. Fans can watch on various broadcasting…

The Economic Times

Japanese politician who apologised for sexual abuse of ‘comfort women’ during WWII dies

Yohei Kono delivered a historic apology in 1993 to tens of thousands of ‘comfort women’ who were forced into frontline brothels

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

From teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America

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Japan World Cup 2026 Betting Odds, Picks & Best Betting Sites

Find the best places to bet on Japan at the 2026 World Cup. Discover the latest odds, picks, predictions, and expert tips.

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Business Brief (June 10): China Reaffirms Curbs on Dual-Use Exports to Japan

Finance ministry to issue 15 billion yuan in treasury bonds in Hong Kong, Biwin wins $1.86 billion flash memory order

Caixin Global

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row

Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks

The Independent UK

Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Tech Selloff Deepens, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -1.61% this morning as investors continued to trim exposure to the technology sector, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data.

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“We never wanted David to write the score. It would have been a cliché”: Why Ryuichi Sakamoto’s spellbinding theme from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence remains so captivating

We take a deeper look at the theory underpinning Ryuichi Sakamoto’s gorgeous, award-winning theme from the movie that gave him his acting and scoring debut

MusicRadar

Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise, scientists find – but reason is unclear

From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’

The Guardian - UK

Japan just switched on Asia’s first osmotic power plant and it runs on seawater and sewage

Every clean energy source comes with a condition attached. Solar stops the moment the sun sets. Wind quits when the air goes still. Even hydropower leans on whatever the season decides to send down the river. The one thing the global grid genuinely lacks is a clean source that simply…

The Times of India

Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts

Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja Naruto

The Guardian - UK

Celtic star 'confident' his club form will translate to World Cup success

Maeda is convinced his sensational scoring run at the end of the season, which helped Celtic to the double, can continue for Japan at the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Philippines earthquake: Search for missing continues after powerful quake claims 46 lives

The Philippines earthquake death toll has climbed to 46, with a supermarket employee's body recovered in General Santos City. Most new fatalities are from Davao Occidental, victims of landslides and building collapses. The powerful tremor also triggered tsunami warnings and affected neighboring countries, with waves recorded as far as Japan.

The Times of India

Japan Gorilla Kiyomasa Goes Viral for Human-Like 'Thinking Pose' After Dramatic Spat With Mate

Kiyomasa the gorilla has gone viral after being filmed in a human-like 'thinking pose' following a reported disagreement at a Japanese zoo

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Malaysia's Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA

KUALA ⁠LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million ‌tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum under a 20-year deal, the leaders of the two countries said on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousness

Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighted how words and cultural ideas shape our thoughts, values, and relationships. This concept explains why interpretations of events differ. Doi's work emphasizes that language builds our consciousness, impacting how we…

The Economic Times

FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation data

The dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await U.S. inflation data for Federal Reserve policy clues. Meanwhile, the yen weakened as Japan's wholesale prices surged, with markets anticipating a Bank of Japan rate hike.

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Surprise No.1 shift as "finest stills camera ever made" overtakes Sony A7 V in Japan's best-selling sales chart

After 84 years of Hasselblad, its 100MP flagship is setting new standards – now reclaiming the top position after previously missing the rankings

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The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Black bear chaos in Japan and major vaccine breakthrough

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

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Black bear finally caught in Japan after causing chaos for days

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Digital Camera World

I NEED to buy this talking Toy Story compact camera for my daughter!

To infinity focus…and beyond! This Woody and Buzz-themed compact camera arrives just in time for Toy Story 5 –but only in Japan

The Independent UK

Black bear caught alive in Japan after days of sightings and school closures

Utsunomiya officials yet to decide what to do with the captured bear

The Independent UK

Jack Dempsey included in Scotland squad despite move to Japan as Gregor Townsend calls up uncapped pair

Uncapped hookers Seb Stephen and Gregor Hiddleston have been called up to the 36-man squad

The Independent UK

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

The Independent UK

Rahm Emanuel eyes White House run as he declares: ‘Tough times require a tough leader’

The one-time Democratic congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan hasn't formally announced his ambition to return to power in Washington

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