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Summer 2023 was the hottest on record – yes, it's climate change, but don't call it 'the new normal'

Summer 2023 has been the hottest on record by a huge margin. Hundreds of millions of people suffered as heat waves cooked Europe, Japan, Texas and the Southwestern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for a record 54 days, including a 31-day streak in July. Large parts…

The Conversation

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji

The World Endurance Championship's two-month summer break ended with its annual trip to Fuji, where Toyota continued an unbeaten stretch dating back to 2016 with a 1-2 finish. But the Japanese marque didn't have it as easy as the result on paper suggested, as Porsche emerged as GR010 HYBRID's closest…

Autosport

Japanese boy-band production company sets up panel to compensate sexual assault victims

The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, has selected three former judges to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims

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Mana Iwabuchi: ‘Manadona’ calls time on glittering career but stays in game

The creative forward, who won the World Cup with Japan in 2011 and plenty of admirers, has retired at the age of 30

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Tread Water Before the Open as U.S. Inflation Data Looms

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are down -0.04% this morning as market participants geared up for a key U.S. consumer inflation report that is anticipated to provide further insights into the Federal Reserve’s next steps.

Barchart

McLaren reveals F1 livery change for Singapore and Japan

Starting with this weekend’s Singapore event and produced in conjunction with team sponsor OKX, McLaren has significantly upended its usual livery, with a mostly black design instead highlighted with the orange that usually makes up the majority of its car’s colours.

Autosport

Japan's Kishida shuffles Cabinet and party posts to solidify power

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is shuffling his Cabinet and party posts, in an apparent move to strengthen his position before a leadership vote next year

The Independent UK

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Q&A: Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu talks elections and China

Island’s top diplomat says Taiwan under ‘constant threat’ from Beijing, which has ‘ambitions over a democratic country’.

Al Jazeera

China is criminalising clothing 'hurtful to the spirit and sentiments of the nation' – could this mean a kimono ban?

In August 2022 a young woman wearing a yukata – a simple, summer-weight kimono – was having her photo taken on a street in picturesque Suzhou, China, when she was accosted by a police officer. Following an angry exchange, partly captured on her phone, she was arrested for disturbing the…

The Conversation

Tom Curry to miss two Rugby World Cup matches after ban for dangerous tackle

The England back-rower will miss World Cup pool matches against Japan and Chile after accepting his tackle against Argentina warranted a red card

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry banned after red card in Rugby World Cup against Argentina

The flanker will miss England’s games against Japan and Chile

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online

ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK

The Independent UK

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India to begin campaign against Thailand on Oct 27

India to host Asian Champions Trophy, 6 teams to battle for title. Hosts India, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, China to compete in tournament. India have won title in 2016, runners-up in 2018. Top 4 teams qualify for semis, final on Nov 5.

The Hindu

Tom Curry ban: How many games will England star miss after red card vs Argentina?

Curry will face an independent judicial committee on 12 September after he was shown a red card in England Rugby World Cup opener

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Billy Vunipola itching to join rejuvenated Rugby World Cup bid and reward Steve Borthwick’s faith

Billy Vunipola will be itching to deliver a statement Rugby World Cup performance against Japan on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Japanese companies drop stars of scandal-tainted Johnny's entertainment company

Several major Japanese companies have decided to stop using stars represented by Johnny & Associates, an entertainment company at the center of a sexual assault scandal

Al Jazeera

Japan is swamped with tourists. Now visitors are going off the beaten track

Tour operators are touting Japan’s less explored regions as surging visitor numbers put strain on popular sites.

RideApart

Japan Considers Reclassifying 125cc Bikes As Motorized Bicycles In Future

Japan's National Police Agency is considering reclassifying certain 125cc motorbikes as motorized bicycles, which could open up the number of licensed riders.

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The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan

England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry

Barchart

Dollar Falls as Yen and Yuan Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.51% and posted a four-session low. Strength in the yen and yuan on Monday undercut the dollar. The yen rallied to a 1-week high against the dollar Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda said Japan’s negative interest rate policy could end by the...

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Which nations move up after opening weekend?

How has the first weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?

Motorsport

Corvette drivers say "questionable" penalties cost Fuji WEC win

Corvette was in the hunt for victory for much of the six-hour Japanese enduro, with the team’s sole C8.R enjoying multiple stints in the lead after Keating qualified the car on pole position.

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Japan's gambling addicts struggle while government approves first casino

Gambling in Japan operates in the shadows, yet it accounts for nearly half of sales in the country's leisure sector. And for some, a harmless pastime can turn into a dangerous addiction. About three million Japanese are thought to have experienced a gambling addiction at some point in their lives.…

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Climb on Strength in Tech Stocks and Positive China News

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.47%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.74%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher on strength in technology stocks. Tesla climbed more than +5% in pre-market trading after Mogan Stanley upgraded...

The Guardian - UK

Germany call time on Hansi Flick’s chaotic reign as Euro 2024 looms

Manager could not replicate his success at Bayern and while the DFB dreams of Klopp, Nagelsmann looks a more likely successor

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