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Financial markets at risk of ‘sharp correction’; US GDP revised high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK central bank publishes its new financial stability report

The Guardian - UK

Yen Gains After Hitting 38-year Low, Traders On Intervention Watch

The yen edged back slightly Thursday after hitting a 38-year low against the dollar, putting investors on alert for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities, while investors awaited US inflation data that could spark another round of volatility.

International Business Times

North Korea Launches Alleged Hypersonic Missile, Explodes Mid-Flight

North Korea's hypersonic missile launch and escalating tensions with South Korea, the U.S., and Japan amid military drills and propaganda broadcasts.

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When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

AAP

Sri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including China and France

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced a debt restructuring deal with countries including India, France, Japan and China in a televised address to the nation

The Independent UK

US air force member charged with kidnapping and rape of teen in Okinawa

Brennon Washington, 25, invited girl to speak to him in his car and then drove to her residence, indictment says

The Guardian - US

As the Coalition goes nuclear, Labor is free to ensure fossil fuels are burned with abandon and little scrutiny

How can Australia get to net zero by 2050 while approving projects that will run for decades beyond that date?

The Guardian - AU

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Ardie Savea ready to settle scores with England after ‘smack in the nose’

Ardie Savea, the world player of the year, says the All Blacks want to settle a few old scores when they meet England next week

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy may just have two years to take over China’s market for weight loss drugs

Novo Nordisk's China patent on Wegovy's active ingredient expires in 2026, much earlier than its patents in the U.S., Japan and Europe.

Fortune

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View

Asian markets swung Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepare for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials.

International Business Times

"Probably the best cat killing unicorn game" was called too gruesome by some in Japan, so devs are turning gore into "purple toy juice" and donating real blood to charity

Outside of Japan, Gori: Cuddly Carnage "is filled with so much blood your PC or Console will be leaking the red stuff the moment you plug in"

GamesRadar

Japanese Mother and Boy Injured in Suzhou Knife Attack

Chinese woman on school bus is critically injured after trying to intervene

Caixin Global

RPG expansions that offer seemingly endless adventures? Sorcerian did that 36 years ago

Pasokon Retro is our regular look back at the early years of Japanese PC gaming, encompassing everything from specialist '80s computers to the happy days of Windows XP.

PC Gamer

Emperor Naruhito Of Japan Embarks On U.K. Trip

Emperor Naruhito of Japan's U.K. visit, starting at the Thames Barrier, signifies a blend of diplomatic objectives and personal reminiscences, strengthenin...

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Motorsport

The factors behind Super Formula losing its international lustre

Last weekend’s Super Formula round at Sugo was the first in almost 50 years to feature no international representation. All 20 drivers who lined up on the grid, plus Naoki Yamamoto who couldn't take the start due to a warm-up crash, were of Japanese nationality.

RideApart

A Year From Now, Honda's Super Cub 50 Will Get The Axe In Japan

Japan's emissions standards are getting stricter, so Honda is discontinuing its 50cc bikes in 2025 because the math to comply just doesn't make sense right now.

The Independent UK

Britain's King Charles III welcomes the visiting Japanese emperor and empress

King Charles III has welcomed the Japanese emperor and empress for a state visit offering the best in pomp and circumstance

Autosport

The factors behind Japan's proving ground losing its international lustre

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Evening Standard

Japanese Emperor and Empress hosted by King as three-day UK state visit begins

The King and Queen will entertain Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako

Autosport

Verstappen set for F1 engine grid penalty as Honda inspection nears conclusion

Max Verstappen is bracing himself for potentially bad news, with Honda increasingly likely to confirm he has lost one of his Formula 1 power units.

The Independent UK

Watch as King Charles welcomes Japan’s emperor in first state visit since cancer diagnosis

Watch as King Charles III and Queen Camilla entertain Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako days before the general election.

Caixin Global

China’s Regulator Accepts Mizuho Application to Set Up Securities Firm

Japan-based financial institution is the latest foreign firm to apply to establish a wholly owned brokerage

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Asian Stocks Rise As U.S. Futures Higher, Oil Prices Stable

Asian stocks show positive trends, with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging and USD/JPY near a 34-year low. U.S. markets see mixed performance, with S&P 500 slippin...

AAP

East coast gas not affected by Japan exports: minister

Japan's decision to on-sell surplus gas bought from Australia is not causing east coast shortages and any fears are wrong, according to the resources minister.

International Business Times

Japanese Royals Set For Palace Banquet As UK State Visit Begins

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will attend a lavish banquet thrown by their host King Charles III on Tuesday as they kick off a three-day state visit to the UK. The couple arrived in Britain on Saturday, and carried out informal engagements over the weekend, including an audience with…

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