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Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

Authorities in Poland say that a priceless 16th century Italian painting that was looted by Nazi Germany during World War II has been found in Japan and returned

The Independent UK

The revived initiative imported from Japan brings fans closer to motorsport

“And, if you look to your right, you’ll see a GT3 car in its natural environment”. OK, so no one actually said that to this writer’s knowledge, but it certainly wouldn’t have been an out of place statement at Donington Park last weekend.

Autosport

Markets Today: Stocks Fall as Weak China News Sparks Global Economic Concerns

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.47%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.46%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately lower on global economic concerns after Chinese reports showed manufacturing and service sector activity slowed more than...

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Fujifilm just can’t keep up with popular demand

Fujifilm Japan adds a stock warning to the latest Fujifilm X-S20 camera and XF8mm lens

Digital Camera World

Old habits die hard as smoker-friendly Japan struggles to quit

Japan is known for its healthy diet and impressive life expectancy. But it is also a smoker’s paradise. Although the number of smokers has dropped by a third over the past 20 years, more than 17 million Japanese smoke regularly. The authorities are trying to make more public spaces smoke-free,…

France 24

3 Stocks Investors Are Buying for Stability

The odds of a further rate hike in June have increased due to stronger-than-expected economic figures. With the stock market expected to remain highly volatile amid growing inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound, stable stocks Hitachi (HTHIY), Honda Motor (HMC), and HOYA (HOCPY) for…

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Japan extends life of nuclear plants

TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets.

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Stirling University swimming quartet prepare for World Champs test with Tollcross performance

There are four locally-based swimmers named in the GB squad for the event in Japan in July.

Daily Record

North Korea's failed satellite launch triggers public confusion, security jitters in neighbors

North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite has ended in an embarrassing failure

The Independent UK

New Canon RF tilt lens offers toy-town effects at an temptingly affordable price

Japanese-made Gizmon Miniature Tilt Lens is now being offered in Canon RF mount

Digital Camera World

How overlooked Mazda produced one of Le Mans' greatest shocks

There were a pair manufacturers at the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hours trying to make it two wins from two starts at the French classic. Jaguar was aiming to repeat its 1990 triumph, while Mercedes was looking to follow up on its 1989 victory after a year away. Then there…

Autosport

South Korea experts say more study needed on Japan's nuclear water plan

South Korean nuclear safety experts who visited Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said on Wednesday that detailed analysis was needed to verify Japan's plan to release tonnes of contaminated water from it into the sea.

Reuters

Typhoon Mawar losing strength as it heads toward Japan's Okinawa Islands

Typhoon Mawar appears to be losing force as it heads toward Japan’s Okinawa Islands, after largely skirting Taiwan and the Philippines

The Independent UK

North Korea fails attempt to launch first spy satellite into space

The launch prompted evacuation alerts in South Korea and Japan

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Japan PM orders about $26 billion to be set aside for childcare

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his government on Wednesday to set aside around 3.5 trillion yen ($26 billion) in the annual budget for child care, Economy Minister Shigeyuki Goto said.

The Independent UK

Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida plays on her own 'Field of Dreams'

Eri Yoshida is a 31-year-old Japanese knuckleball pitcher with a sidearm delivery that she hopes might carry her to the big leagues in the United States or Japan

Reuters

Young South Koreans drive shift in attitudes to Japan as ties thaw

Jeong Se-ah feels happy to see Tanaka, a Japanese bar host character from the early 2000s created by a South Korean comedian, because he revives her teenage memories of watching animations from the neighbouring nation.

Al Jazeera

North Korea says spy satellite ‘crashed into sea’

Much trumpeted launch confirmed to have failed after South Korea reported the rocket disappeared from radar early.

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Bangkok Post

Asian talents score big at Cannes

From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Two fans got a job just to steal Tears of the Kingdom before launch

Two Zelda fans in Japan got a job at a delivery center to steal Tears of the Kingdom – and then one of their mothers found out

Barchart

Stocks Decline as Debt Ceiling Agreement Heads to the House

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.05%. Over the weekend a tentative agreement was reached between...

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Fender’s limited edition MIJ Hybrid II Stratocasters expands, offering specs and finishes previously only available in Japan

A Strat to really make notes bloom, the Sakuraburst joins a Satin Sand Beige stunner, a Shell Pink HSS model with roasted maple neck, and a radical Strat with a reverse Tele headstock

The Times of India

Indian juniors fight turf woes as they take on Korea in semis

KOLKATA: It’s been an eventful journey for the Indian hockey team in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup so far. While they beat Chinese Taipei 18-0 and Thailand 17-0, they earned a hard-fought 3-1 win against Japan and were held to 1-1 draw by Pakistan.

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Stocks See Support from Debt Ceiling Agreement

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.92%. U.S. stocks this morning are mixed, with the S&P...

The Independent UK

Biden will welcome Sunak to White House next week

Mr Biden and Mr Sunak last met at the Group of Seven summit in Japan

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