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Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Tsunami advisory issued for Pacific coasts of western, eastern Japan

Japan's weather agency on Monday issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan after a preliminary magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines.

Bangkok Post

BOX:Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

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Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

AAP

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang on trip to revitalise China-North Korea ties

Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang’s closeness with Russia

The Guardian - UK

Japanese man gets arrested after filming himself squirting liquid on conveyor belt sushi

He apparently wanted a viral video.

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Alabama Student Found Dead in Japan Separated from Family Over Disagreement in Using ChatGPT for Itinerary

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto after separating from family over a disagreement for using ChatGPT for travel planning.

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How Did Weston Higginbotham Die? Real Cause of Death as Details of His Tragic End Emerges

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn student, was found dead in Kyoto, Japan, after a days-long search. No foul play is suspected, but the cause of death remains undisclosed.

International Business Times UK

Is Japan a Libertarian Paradise? Not Quite.

Behind Japan's economic success lies a government and legal system that clearly prioritize social stability and group harmony over individual rights.

Reason

RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

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Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

James Higginbotham: American college student who disappeared after arguing with mother over ChatGPT found dead in Japan

James Higginbotham update: Tragedy has struck the Higginbotham family as their son, 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, was found deceased in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan. He had been missing since May 29 after a minor disagreement with his mother over the use of ChatGPT for trip…

The Economic Times

James “Weston” Higginbotham case update: Family shares heartbreaking update after Auburn University student mysteriously vanishes in Japan, says "the grief we feel is impossible..."

James “Weston” Higginbotham cause of death: A week-long search for Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham concluded tragically. The 20-year-old engineering student vanished near Kyoto during a family vacation. Authorities and volunteers scoured mountainous terrain. His mother confirmed the devastating news. Higginbotham was located by a search-and-rescue team. Investigations into…

The Economic Times

Scam network chief caught in Watthana

Police in Bangkok have arrested a Japanese man wanted in his home country for allegedly running call centre scams and being involved in human trafficking.

Bangkok Post

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Quick Facts About James 'Weston' Higginbotham: Student Found Dead In Japan Forest After ChatGPT Family Vacation Row

A 20-year-old American student was found dead in a Japanese forest after a family dispute over AI's environmental impact. The incident sparked an international search and media attention.

International Business Times UK

James 'Weston' Higginbotham Cause of Death Update: Volunteer Search Finds Missing Student Dead in Japan Mountain Area

The search for missing American student James Weston Higginbotham ends tragically as his body is found in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, following a family-led search effort.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Weston Higginbotham's Family Amid His Mum's Heartbreaking Announcement

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in Kyoto after a large-scale search following his disappearance during a family trip to Japan.

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F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Monaco GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix

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What Happened to Weston Higginbotham? US Student Found Dead in Japanese Mountains Near Kyoto

The search for Auburn student Weston Higginbotham ended tragically after his body was found in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan, following an eight-day search involving volunteers and authorities.

The Times of India

Who was Weston Higginbotham? Missing US student found dead in Japan, cause unknown

A 20-year-old Auburn University student from Alabama who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead, bringing a tragic end to a weeklong search that drew international attention. James “Weston” Higginbotham, a junior studying biosystems engineering at Auburn University, was found in a mountainous area near…

The Independent UK

Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan eight days after disappearing

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American college student who went missing in Japan is found dead, family confirms

The Auburn University student went missing on May 29

AAP

BOX:'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

A battered and bruised Andrew Moloney thought he was destined to be robbed again before the Australian's arm was raised in his world title fight in Japan.

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BOX:Decades of sacrifice has Moloney on top of world

Andrew Moloney weathered champion Willibaldo Garcia's best over 12 brutal rounds to win a majority decision in their super flyweight world title clash in Japan.

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'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

A battered and bruised Andrew Moloney feared he was destined to be robbed again before the Australian's arm was raised in his world title fight in Japan.

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