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23 Handmade Costumes That This Guy Created For His Cats’ Cosplays (New Pics)

If you thought cats couldn’t get any more adorable, think again. In Japan, a feline‑loving artist, YagyouNEKO, has taken costume creativity to a whole new level by dressing their kitties in tiny anime‑inspired outfits.

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“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

Motorsport

Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

Max Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

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Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

AAP

Why England fans shouldn’t panic about their World Cup hopes after a dismal international break

England struggled to create chances in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay and 1-0 defeat by Japan at Wembley, but the time to fine-tune this team is not in March

The Independent UK

Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world?

A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international verdict.

Euronews

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

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Endo dreams of sushi: a trip around Japan with one of the world’s greatest chefs

The long read: Endo Kazutoshi spent decades climbing to the top of the culinary world, only for a devastating fire to threaten it all. I joined him in the aftermath as he travelled around his homeland, visiting the people that helped make him

The Guardian - UK

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Phil Foden’s England World Cup place in jeopardy after Japan defeat

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The Independent UK

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory.

Euronews

England: Thomas Tuchel issues Man City star warning amid World Cup squad uncertainty

Forward struggled in a new role in latest England defeat

Evening Standard

Phil Foden ‘not a guarantee’ to make England World Cup squad, says Tuchel

The head coach said of the midfielder, who failed to impress in the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan: ‘He was excellent in camp but struggles on the pitch’

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel on hiding to nothing after being dealt poor hand in England camp

Best-laid plans of the head coach fell apart with his likely World Cup leaders all missing during problematic friendlies at Wembley

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The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel casts doubt on Phil Foden’s chances of making England’s World Cup squad

Foden struggled in an unfamiliar striker role for England against Japan at Wembley

Motor1

Every Toyota Supra Generation, Explained

Among the JDM performance giants that spawned in the late 1900s (that is indeed what the kids are calling that era, I’m told), the Toyota Supra was always one of the more divisive examples, even discounting the BMW discourse that still dogs that new one.

Radio France Internationale

France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

Golf Monthly

International Series Begins 5th Season As Race For LIV Golf Card Gets Underway

The battle to secure a LIV Golf League card through the Asian Tour begins this week in Japan as the International Series returns for a fifth year

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USWNT Roster Takeaways: Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson Return for Japan Test

More big names return to Emma Hayes’s squad as a daunting opponent awaits in the April friendlies.

The Guardian - US

Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan

Wilson and Davidson will return to the fold after long absences a trio of games against the recent Asian Cup champions

The Independent UK

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Motorsport

Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship

The Independent UK

Divorced couples in Japan can now have joint custody of children

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The Guardian - UK

On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up

Only half of England’s 26 World Cup places appear nailed-on and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan games

The Independent UK

Japan allows divorced couples to share custody of children for the first time

Japanese law previously required only one parent to retain legal custody after divorce

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