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Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

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The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast and triggers a tsunami alert

Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a powerful earthquake has hit off the Japanese northern coast, and that a tsunami alert has been issued

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.6-magnitude quake sparks fears of three-metre waves

Japan Meteorological Agency warns tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit parts of the country

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Japan and China Tension: Fighter's Radar Lock on SDF Jet Sparks Scramble Amid Major Carrier Exercises

Japan protests China after fighter jets twice locked radar on SDF aircraft amid major carrier drills, escalating regional tension near Okinawa.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Asian shares are mixed ahead of Fed interest rate decision

Shares are mixed in Asia as investors tread cautiously ahead of an interest rate decision this week by the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Japan PM vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

China’s ambassador summoned over alleged weekend incident that saw Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft twice train their radar on Japanese F-15s

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period

Japan’s economy has contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and public investments slipped

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

Euronews · Dec 7, 2025

Justin Trudeau's New 'Partner': Fumio Kishida Confirms Ex-Canadian PM's Romance With Katy Perry

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are Instagram official! The pop star hard-launched their romance with Tokyo trip photos, verified by the former Japanese PM referring to Perry as Trudeau's 'partner.'

International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2025

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing

Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025