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Malfunctions, overreactions and a steep learning curve: wargaming a Chinese attack on Taiwan

First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series of potential vulnerabilities

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025

Can Britain be a nation of tea growers? Scientists say yes – and it could even be good for your health

It’s not every day you find yourself standing in a tea garden in Devon, surrounded by rows of Camellia sinensis – the same plant species used to make tea in India, China and Japan. But there we were, in the heart of Dartmoor, picking fresh tea leaves from plants that…

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

"The radio reported a terrible tragedy in which we all died": Heart's Ann Wilson on the show at which everyone thought her band had been killed

Completely false rumours about the premature death of rock stars circulated long before the internet

Louder · Jun 17, 2025

Yen Slides Ahead Of Bank Of Japan Policy Decision

The yen fell against the dollar ahead of a Bank of Japan decision Tuesday, with officials expected to hold interest rates steady but tweak their bond purchase policy.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

"When they do a business analysis, Nintendo doesn't show up": Ex PlayStation boss says Sony's only real competition outside Japan is Xbox, even though they have "huge respect for what Nintendo does"

"We all feel it's great to have Nintendo continue to be successful" because some of its younger fanbase "might graduate into more mature systems like PlayStation or Xbox"

GamesRadar · Jun 16, 2025

Photos of world leaders in Canada's Rocky Mountains for the G7 summit

Leaders arrived Monday for the start of a three-day Group of Seven summit hosted by Canada in its Rocky Mountains. Countries belonging to the G7 forum also include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Other nations' leaders are attending as guests.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

EU slowly catching up with Korea, Japan on 5G: report

The European Commission’s 5G targets were set in 2021.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Japanese garden ideas – 10 ways to create a soothing space, with advice from the experts

These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor furniture

Woman & Home · Jun 15, 2025

Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto says 'as the series progressed, I felt that the essence of Japanese horror was lost'

He wants Silent Hill F to bring it back.

PC Gamer · Jun 15, 2025

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.

Motorsport · Jun 14, 2025