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"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far

I’m desperate to explore more of virtual Japan after going hands-on with an early build of Forza Horizon 6.

TechRadar

Forza Horizon 6's Japan map is the series' best yet

But the new instalment otherwise plays it comically safe.

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4-year-old beginner camera ahead of Sony A7 V AGAIN in Japan's best-selling charts – but another Canon steals the spotlight

Sony's newest full-frame stuck at No.5 in Japan's sales chart, while the Canon EOS R10 takes No.1 – but this APS-C powerhouse is the real star

Digital Camera World

S&P Futures Soar as Oil Prices Plummet on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, FOMC Minutes on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +2.82% this morning as oil prices fell the most in years after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, boosting investors’ appetite for risk.

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“Japan was part of the zeitgeist - we were on the BBC, in the tabloid newspapers and part of culture”: We speak to Japan and Porcupine Tree synth polymath Richard Barbieri

From glam rock novice to sonic architect, Richard Barbieri’s latest album, Hauntings, explores a memory-soaked sound world

MusicRadar

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made exports look set to pay that highest rate, while some other countries – including the UK, Japan and the European Union – have negotiated lower rates.

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Floating data centers cruise a bit closer after a major show of support from Japanese giant Hitachi

Japan is advancing floating data center plans using converted ships, with Hitachi support, to address land shortages and growing AI infrastructure demand.

TechRadar

Silence took Martin Scorsese nearly 30 years to make – and it shows

The period drama set in feudal Japan is an epic of divine proportion, tackling grand questions of faith and colonisation with remarkable fervour

The Guardian - AU

Hill's standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race, 30 years on

Damon Hill reflects on clinching the F1 world title in Japan, 30 years on

Autosport

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Kennedy Wesley Should Be in Emma Hayes’s Plans

The centerback competition on the U.S. women’s national team is heating up with defenders in Southern California under the spotlight.

Sports Illustrated

Japan enacts largest state budget in history worth €664 billion

The upper house of the Japanese parliament has enacted a state budget of ¥122.3 trillion (€664bn), the largest allocation in the country's history. The move reflects PM Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.

Euronews

‘Even more beautiful than I imagined’: the nifty Japanese printing gadget uniting artists worldwide

It’s fast, affordable and its colours are as vivid as screenprints. Designer and risograph devotee Gabriella Marcella talks about founding Riso Club, connecting device users from New York, London, Damascus, Kyiv, Lille, Lima and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Looms

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.38% this morning as investors remain wary ahead of President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reach a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Maybe there's also an anarchist component to biking' - meet the man cycling against borders, from Amsterdam to Japan

Seb is travelling to Japan by bike along some of the world's most dangerous borders

Digital Camera World

The trendiest compact camera that you can actually buy is this point-and-shoot, according to one retailer in Japan

According to Japanese retailer Yodobashi, the Sony ZV-1 II is one of the most popular compact cameras that's still easy to find in stock

Android Central

The Isai Blue Pixel 10a is a stunning anniversary gift you can’t have

Google’s Pixel 10a gets a stylish Isai Blue makeover with art-driven features and extras, but it’s locked to Japan.

The Independent UK

Update in case of journalist imprisoned in Iran for three months

A Japanese national, detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the release was verified on Monday, with Japan now pressing Iranian authorities for a full release of the individual, believed to be a journalist for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The Committee…

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Moloney's $250k risk explained as title shot locked in

Andrew Moloney could become Australia's only male world boxing champion after locking in a title shot in Japan, seven years after last owning a belt.

The Independent UK

Japanese journalist freed on bail from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison

The journalist has been detained in Iran since January

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Trump Slams Australia For Not ‘Helping’ In War While Warning Of ‘Complete Demolition’ Of Iran

Donald Trump has threatened to demolish Iran’s bridges and power plants and accused Australia of failing to help.

Evening Standard

Boy who had collapsed lungs as child wins karate medal at world championships

Glasgow teenager Ben Cotter took up karate at the age of four.

Fortune

‘No one’s raising their hand’: Japan’s labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs you don’t want

Japan is looking to become the dominant source of robotics by 2040, expedited by an aging population and a growing need for labor.

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"When we are going to make an open-world RPG, it's better played on high-end PCs": Arknights Endfield lead says it's a good thing "the player base of high-end PC gaming is increasing"

PC gaming is becoming increasingly important for games coming out of Asia, especially

Digital Camera World

The Sony A7 V is No. 1 again – but Japan’s best-selling mirrorless cameras right now hint at another trend

The latest bestseller list at a popular Japanese camera retailer hints at trends divided between pro and compact mirrorless

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