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Almost 90 flights cancelled after WW2 bomb explodes on taxiway at Japanese airport

Blast from WW2 bomb at airport in southwestern Japan cancels more than 80 flights

Evening Standard

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Tensions Rise, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.32%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.45% this morning as risk-off sentiment prevailed due to the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and remarks from a…

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Unexploded WWII American Bomb Explodes At Japanese Airport, No Injuries

An unexploded WWII American bomb detonates at Miyazaki Airport, Japan, causing flight cancellations but no injuries. Historical site significance and ongoi...

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Traveling Cats: 48 Purrfect Photos Of Two Cats Accompanying Their Humans Around Japan (New Pics)

If you're thinking of leaving your cats at home while you go on an adventure, think again, as these two cats won't have it! Daichi and Fuku-chan are traveling cats and very much enjoy new scenery, like their owner, Daisuke, does. The post Traveling Cats: 48 Purrfect Photos Of Two…

Bored Panda

Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills at least 6 in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country

The Independent UK

From Sushi Rolls to Empty Bowls: How A Surge In Tourists Contributed to Japan's Biggest Rice Shortage in Two Decades

Japan's biggest rice shortage in over two decades has been exacerbated by a record surge in tourists, rising demand for rice-based dishes like sushi, and agricultural challenges, leading to depleted inventories, rising prices, and supply shortages across the country.

International Business Times UK

Sony has a new anti-scalping system for PS5 Pro pre-orders — here's what we know

A new system is being implemented in Japan that's designed to prevent scalpers from getting their hands on PS5 Pro consoles.

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Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

Radio France Internationale

European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike

A prolonged workers' strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt the EV market in the U.S.

InsideEVs

Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China

Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

The Independent UK

Kengo Kuma’s new Kyoto hotel is ‘a sanctuary of ethereal beauty’

A former ryokan inn, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers onsen rooms equipped with natural hot spring water, and a contemporary take on a Noh theatre

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WATCH: WWII Bomb Explodes At Japanese Airport, Grounding Flights

The blast left a crater in the runway at Miyazaki Airport on Kyushu island.

International Business Times

A US bomb from World War II explodes at a Japanese airport, causing a large crater in a taxiway

An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport has exploded, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries

The Independent UK

Pushing Buttons: At Tokyo Game Show, I saw the Japanese games scene I grew up with is still live and kicking

In this week’s newsletter: Konami, cute RPGs, weird but wonderful indie games – everything I saw at Japan’s biggest gaming convention

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The Independent UK

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

A Greenland court has ruled that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a decision by Denmark’s justice ministry on extradition

The Independent UK

Flights cancelled after buried US bomb explodes at Japanese airport

Miyazaki Airport was built as an Imperial Japanese Navy flight training field from which kamikaze pilots took off

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Unexploded WWII U.S. Bomb Explodes At Japanese Airport

Unexploded WWII U.S. bomb detonates at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, causing flight cancellations but no injuries. Historical significance and ongoing challen...

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The retro PS5 Pro will have strict preorder conditions in Japan

Sony’s found an interesting solution to scalpers.

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Tokyo Verdy Beleza: a football talent factory that flies under the radar

Japanese club’s location and history of success have helped it to produce a staggering number of top players

Barchart

S&P Futures Slip as Middle East Crisis Weighs on Sentiment, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.37% this morning as flaring tensions in the Middle East dampened sentiment, while investors braced for the ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

Bored Panda

30 Global Traditions To Make You Wonder Why We Don’t Do Them Everywhere

Someone asked “What cultural tradition from your country do you think the world should adopt?” and people shared their favorite examples. The post 30 Global Traditions To Make You Wonder Why We Don’t Do Them Everywhere first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Jeans Street: Japan’s denim Mecca is drawing in cowboys and hipsters alike

The area, including a street named Jeans Street, draws about 100,000 visitors a year

International Business Times

China's Xi Congratulates New Japan PM Ishiba

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, state media reported Wednesday, the day after he took office in Tokyo.

AAP

Masters won't tempt Phoenix out of rise to pro ranks

Phoenix Campbell will turn professional regardless of the opportunities on offer to the winner of this week's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan.

International Business Times

New Greenland Hearing For Anti-whaling Activist Watson

A Greenland court will decide Wednesday whether to keep anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in custody pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

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