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Japan's Political Scandal Potentially Paves Easy Policy Exit Path

Amid a swirling political scandal, Japan's fiscal fate hangs in the balance, potentially paving the way for a smooth transition in economic policies.

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Greta Gerwig caps off a stellar year by being named jury president at Cannes

Eve Jackson takes a look at the week's culture news, from "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig being named head of the Cannes Film Festival jury to exhibitions from one of Europe's most expensive painters, Scottish artist Peter Doig, at Paris's Musée d'Orsay and the most famous contemporary African painter of his…

France 24

Naval officer jailed in Japan in deadly crash is transferred to US custody, his family says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash that killed two Japanese citizens has been transferred into U.S. custody and is being returned to the United States

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Eddie Jones denies talking to Japan about coaching role before World Cup

The former England coach, who failed to get Australia out of their group in France, said he had not interviewed for the Japan job until this month.

The Independent UK

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.

AAP

These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC

Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.

WEKU

Audi R8 Continues Its Farewell Tour With A Japan Final Edition

The naturally aspirated V10 plays its music for the last time in the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Next generation fighter jets to be built in Britain under historic deal with Japan and Italy

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was in Tokyo to sign the joint agreement to progress building a next-generation stealth jet

Evening Standard

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet

The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to bolster their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

Japan’s ruling party engulfed by political fundraising scandal

Four ministers resign amid reports that prosecutors were poised to raid offices of dozens of ruling party MPs

The Guardian - UK

Ministers quit as Japan’s PM Kishida battles for trust amid fraud scandal

Escalating scandal involving allegations of unreported kickbacks from ruling party fundraising claims key ministers.

Al Jazeera

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Japan says reason behind 1,200 tonnes of fish washing ashore is unknown

The sardines and mackerel were found floating on the surface of the sea near the fishing port of Hakodate in Hokkaido

The Guardian - AU

October's Machinery Orders Surge Unexpectedly in Japan

In a delightful twist of economic events, Japan's October machinery orders leap upward, dancing bravely against the backdrop of financial uncertainty.

Top News

Three Japanese Ministers Resign Over Kickbacks Scandal: Reports

Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party, media reports said.

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Tom’s Guide

This Netflix show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes just got a second season

Netflix just renewed Blue Eye Samurai for a second season after the first season was a critical success. This will be the second of four seasons if the animated TV show’s creators have their way.

AAP

Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

The Hindu

Much awaited Japanese adaptive traffic signals in Bengaluru to finally get electricity connection

Months after the adaptive traffic signal control system that uses Japan’s MODERATO (Management of Origin-Destination-Related Adaptation for Traffic Optimization) technology was installed at several signals in the city, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) has finally floated a short-term tender for providing electricity connectivity

Space

Watch a Japanese startup test a rocket engine that will run on cow-dung methane (video)

A Japanese space startup has taken a big step toward developing its first orbital rocket — which will be powered by gas from cow dung.

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Markets Today: Stocks Rise as U.S. Producer Prices Ease

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.17%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.29%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as bond yields fell after U.S. Nov producer prices rose less than expected. The markets now await the conclusion...

The Independent UK

Kishida says he regrets a ruling party funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his Cabinet

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to replace some of his Cabinet ministers to address public criticism and distrust over his governing party’s widening slush funds scandal

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones returns to Japan role after controversial Australia exit

Jones stepped down after leading the Wallabies to their worst ever World Cup campaign - and denied reports that he had already agreed to return to Japan

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones appointed Japan head coach for second time

The Australian will take up his new post on January 1.

Windows Central

"Japanese publishers need Xbox to expand," says ex-PlayStation exec as Microsoft gets serious about Japan

Xbox in Japan is getting a serious boost from Mena Kato, a former PlayStation exec whose proven track record could be a huge boost to Microsoft.

The Independent UK

She won her sexual assault case. Now she hopes the Japanese military changes so others don't suffer

A former soldier who won a sexual assault case against three of her former colleagues says she hopes Japan’s Self Defense Force makes it easier for others to speak up

The Guardian - UK

Godzilla Minus One review – rageful monster is one of the best in the series

Director Takashi Yamazaki sets his destroyer of worlds against a postwar Japan still recovering from the effects of the A-bomb with the little people left to work out how to save themselves

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