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Liam Scales scores first international goal as Daizen Maeda makes Japan cameo

Liam Scales scored his first international goal for Republic of Ireland this evening.

The National (Scotland)

This has to be one of the weirdest PCIe cards ever sold — Japanese firm fuses antiquated parallel port with PCIe slot, and promises it is compatible with Windows XP

Japanese firm fuses antiquated parallel port with PCIe slot and promises that it is compatible with Windows XP.

TechRadar

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.

AAP

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These are the holiday destinations that have seen the biggest drop in flight price this year

The costs of tickets have fallen when flying from the UK to destinations as far away as Japan

The Independent UK

Patient Hatate has no complaints despite not even making bench after Japan call-up

Reo Hatate has insisted he has no complaints about being dragged halfway around the world after being called up for Japan and not even making the…

The National (Scotland)

Uniqlo Owner Reports Record Annual Earnings

The company also reported "significant increases in both revenue and profit" for international stores of casualwear giant Uniqlo.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner Restructures To Fight Takeover

The owner of 7-Eleven announced a major restructuring on Thursday as it seeks to boost its share price and fend off what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm.

International Business Times

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Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos recovered after going a goal down in the first half to secure a crucial 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU

'Denying My Potential': Women At Japan's Top University Call Out Gender Imbalance

Chika Ezure faced gender bias from her own family when deciding to do a master's degree at Japan's top-ranked university.

International Business Times

I visited Cygames' massive mocap studio in Japan, and I'm in awe

Inside Asia's largest motion capture facility.

Creative Bloq

Bold, bizarre, brilliant – Metaphor: Refantazio is everything I adore about Japanese RPGs

In this week’s newsletter: JRPGs can be an acquired taste – but fortunately it’s one I can’t get enough of. Plus, a bumper crop of games for horror fans

The Guardian - UK

Global Markets React To Chinese Shares Plunge

Chinese shares decline, European markets advance, US futures lower. Japan prepares for election. Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions.

Top News

Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?

Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s parliament, the Diet, triggering a snap election for later this month. It’s the fastest dissolution by a postwar leader in Japan.

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The Independent UK

Ishiba dissolves Japan's lower house to set up an Oct. 27 parliamentary election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament to set up an Oct. 27 election and seek a mandate for his 9-day-old government

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner Confirms New Takeover Offer From Couche-Tard

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said on Wednesday it had received a "revised" takeover offer from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard after rejecting an initial bid worth around $40 billion.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner's Shares Spike On Report Of New Buyout Offer

Shares in the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven surged Wednesday following reports that Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) had hiked its takeover offer by almost 20 percent.

International Business Times

Your 'Local Everything': What 7-Eleven Buyout Battle Means For Japan

In Japan more is at stake than money in the mammoth takeover battle for 7-Eleven, the world's biggest convenience chain, by Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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International Business Times

Japan PM To Dissolve Parliament For 'Honeymoon' Snap Election

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to dissolve parliament on Wednesday ahead of October 27 snap elections, banking on his political honeymoon and a fragmented opposition to lead his scandal-tainted party to victory.

Barchart

Dollar Posts Modest Gains as T-note Yields Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose slightly by +0.02%, supported by higher T-note yields. Also, hawkish Fed comments supported the dollar. New York Fed President Williams said the Fed is "well positioned" to pull off a soft landing for the US economy, and St. Louis Fed President Musalem warned...

Latin Times

It's That Time of Year Again: Checking In On Japan's Beloved Melting Baby Billboard

A store in Japan's "horror" billboard has turned into an unexpected tourist attraction.

The Times of India

Life expectancy growth stalling? New study suggests most children won't reach 100

Rise in life expectancy might have slowed down in the past decades as a recent study has found that today's children may be unlikely to live up to 100 years. An analysis that studied lifespan data over three decades from ten countries - Australia, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, South…

Motor1

Acura Could Finally Resurrect the RSX

Honda Motor Company has filed a new trademark for the name in Japan.

InsideEVs

The Honda 0 Series Makes A Lot Of Promises

The future of Honda is previewed by its new self-developed 0 Series EV.

Barchart

Dollar Eases on Stock Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04% as a rally in stocks curbs liquidity demand for the dollar. Hawkish Fed comments limited losses in the dollar. New York Fed President Williams said the Fed is "well positioned" to pull off a soft landing for the US economy,...

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