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Photographer David Abrahams captures quiet moments in Japan for his new London show

‘Kyushu’ is a new show from photographer David Abrahams that documents his trip to a town on the Japanese island

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Japan postpones launch of rocket carrying lunar lander

An H2A rocket carrying a probe intended to attempt the country's first lunar landing was scheduled to be launched from Japan, on Monday morning, however, the mission was postponed due to unfavourable weather. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

South Korea’s seafood sellers reel as science fails to ease Fukushima fears

More than 90 percent of South Koreans say they will reduce their seafood consumption due to radiation concerns.

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Drivers in Japan plied with alcohol to show drink-driving dangers

Initiative in Chikushino honours three children killed by drink-driver, with motorists learning first-hand how badly alcohol makes you drive

The Guardian - AU

Kudankulam Nuclear plant will destroy Southern Tamil Nadu, warns Vaiko

Vaiko warns Centre of potential destruction of TN coastal villages due to release of waste water from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, citing Japan's decision to release stored waste water from Fukushima plant into Pacific Ocean. He expresses concern over nuclear plants in Russia, Japan and US affecting people and calls…

The Hindu

PHOTOS: Best images from Sunday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

Group H members Canada and Latvia both improved to 2-0 while Australia dropped to 1-1 in Group E play.

USA Today Sports Media Group

At Japanese nuclear plant, controversial treated water release just the beginning of decommissioning

The sound of treated radioactive water flowing down to an underground secondary pool could be heard from beneath the ground during a media tour of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

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Indian women beat Thailand 5-4 in Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

India continue unbeaten run in Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier, beating Thailand 5-4. India had earlier beaten Japan 7-1 & Malaysia 7-2. Kujur scored winner in last minute.

The Hindu

‘My milkman saw her once’: Loch Ness sees biggest monster hunt in 50 years

Armed with drones, cameras, notepads and binoculars, hundreds of volunteers have arrived in the Scottish Highlands while others watch online from as far away as Japan

The Guardian - UK

Protesters rally in Seoul over Japan’s Fukushima water release

Around 1,000 people from South Korea’s main opposition party and civil groups have staged a protest in downtown Seoul.

The Independent UK

US and allies clash with North Korea, China, Russia over failed satellite launch at Security Council meet

Ambassador Kim Song says North Korea has ‘independent and legitimate right’ to launch satellite for ‘self-defense’

The Independent UK

The US and allies clash with North Korea, China and Russia over failed satellite launch and tensions

The United States and its allies clashed with North Korea, Russia and China over Pyongyang’s failed attempts to launch a spy satellite and who is responsible for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula

The Independent UK

One Piece fans can't get over Netflix trailer dubbed with the original Japanese voice cast

The series premieres this month

Total Film

Japan will launch SLIM moon lander and space telescope on Aug. 27. Here's how to watch it live.

Japan plans to launch a mini moon lander called SLIM and an X-ray space observatory atop a single rocket on Sunday (Aug. 27), and you can watch live.

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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live stream: how to watch matches for free online

Here's how to watch 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live streams online, from anywhere and potentially for free. Basketball World Cup schedule, tip-off times and more.

Space

Japan's SLIM spacecraft, a 'moon sniper,' to join lunar landing rush with Aug. 26 launch

The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will send the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, to our natural satellite to demonstrate accurate lunar landing techniques.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PHOTOS: Best images from Aug. 25 Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

The best photos from all 3 blowout wins for Canada, Australia and Latvia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Push Higher Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.27%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.12%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher on mild short covering ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech later this morning at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slightly...

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China Imports $5 Billion Worth of Chipmaking Tools: Report

Chinese companies continue to be among top wafer fab equipment buyers despite sanctions.

The Conversation

Why Japan has started pumping water from Fukushima into the Pacific – and should we be concerned?

Japan’s decision to release water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant has been greeted with horror by the local fishing industry as well as China and several Pacific Island states. China – which together with Hong Kong imports more than US$1.1bn (£866m) of seafood from Japan every year – has…

Reason

No Pseudonymity or Sealing for Japanese User Seeking to Use American Courts to Subpoena Twitter Critics' Names

"Applicant's warning of a prima facie violation of Japanese law's privacy protections fails to constitute a harm severe enough" to justify pseudonymity.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending up +0.26% this morning as market participants awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech for further clues on the outlook for interest rates.

The Independent UK

Watch: Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant discharges treated radioactive water into sea

Watch a view of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant on Friday, 25 August, as it begins to discharge treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean.

The Independent UK

Researchers call on governments to raise legal smoking age to 22

The findings of the Japanese study suggested a lower dependency on nicotine in later life if a person started smoking after 22.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Jane McDonald, sumo wrestlers and a karaoke bar in Japan

The cruise singer stays on dry land for a fun travel series. Plus, Damian Lewis returns for the final season of Billions. Here’s what to watch this evening

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