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Japan's PM Kishida seeks closer ties with Africa in bid to woo 'Global South'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he hoped to see closer ties between Japan and Africa as he seeks to win over the "Global South" ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit he will host later this month.

Reuters

A silver and personal best time in 800m for Krishan in Japan

National champion Krishan Kumar clocked a personal best 1:46.95s as he finished second in the men’s 800m final 3 at the 38th Shizuoka International athletics meet, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Bronze) event, at Fukuroi in Japan on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Anger at painful legacy of Japanese colonisation runs deep in South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea on Sunday, for the first time since 2018. But while relations between the two countries have warmed in recent weeks, many South Koreans have yet to forgive Japan for its brutal occupation which ended almost 80 years ago. While survivors continue…

France 24

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Horse racing trainer arrives “a little bit drunk” for Kentucky Derby challenge

Hidetaka Otonashi, one of Japan’s most successful trainers, will saddle his first runner in the Kentucky Derby, the UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake

Daily Mirror

England Women appoint John Mitchell as new head coach

The Japan defence coach will join England after the Rugby World Cup in the Autumn

The Independent UK

Starbucks adds three new drinks infused with OLIVE OIL to its UK menu

The new Oleato beverages are infused with a press of Partanna extra virgin olive oil to create a “velvety smooth coffee” with Starbucks having already launched the range in the UK and Japan

Daily Mirror

Sisi: Egypt Facing Growing Difficulties with More Sudanese Seeking Refuge

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that his country is facing growing economic “difficulties” because of Sudanese people fleeing the conflict raging in their country to Egypt . In an interview with a Japanese newspaper on Tuesday, The Asahi Shimbun, Sisi said that the Egyptian economy is doomed to worsen…

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China urges 'high vigilance' over NATO expansion in Asia

China said on Thursday "high vigilance" was needed in the face of NATO's "eastward expansion" following a media report the alliance is planning to set up an office in Japan to facilitate consultations with allies in the region.

Reuters

10 Japandi living rooms that prove this minimalist style strikes the perfect balance between uncluttered and cozy

These Japandi living rooms showcase the benefits of fusing Japanese and Scandinavian design, for minimalist rooms with soul and warmth

Livingetc

In it for the long haul: bird's epic journey from Stockton to Japan

A Stockton bird has given sitting ducks a run for their money after it was spotted more than 8000km away in the mudflats of Japan.

Newcastle Herald

First Wenger, now Postecoglou? How the Australian is breaking the mould

With his name in the mix for a Premier League job Ange Postecoglou is helping change attitudes to coaches with backgrounds outside Europe

The Guardian - AU

Co-driver Fulton set for rally return alongside Kris Meeke

The Irishman teamed up with Breen for the final WRC round in Japan last year ahead of the 2023 campaign with Hyundai, which would have seen the duo share the third factory i20 N.

Autosport

Trevor Bauer gets win in his Japan debut

Bauer pitched his first official game in just over 22 months after the Los Angeles Dodgers released him earlier this year following claims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson breaks new long-distance record on 520km route in Japan

Australian broke long standing record on 520 kilometre long route on Japan’s route one, the first road to be built in Japan

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France, Japan sign nuclear partnership deal

France and Japan have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement in Paris, the French ministry said on Wednesday.

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Yellen to travel to Japan for G7 finance ministers meeting

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Niigata, Japan next week to participate in the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors meeting, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Gloating Celtic fans send Hotline search party for missing Rangers regulars as Japan trip tipped to widen gap

Andy Newport manned the phone as the Hoops legions continue to tease their rivals - and predict a huge gap is set to widen.

The Independent UK

S. Korean, Japanese officials meet ahead of leaders' summit

Senior South Korean and Japanese officials have discussed strengthening relations and coordinating responses to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats in a meeting ahead of a summit between their leaders

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NATO to open Japan office to enable Indo-Pacific consultation - report

NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations in the region, the Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday, citing Japanese and NATO officials.

Louder

Silverhead could have been huge: instead they imploded from a mix of class-A chemicals and "mad, decadent sex"

British glam rockers Silverhead provided the musical template for Hanoi Rocks, Mötley Crüe and Poison, and in frontman Michael Des Barres they gave Hollywood a star

The Guardian - UK

Nato planning to open Japan office to deepen Asia-Pacific ties – report

Liaison office plans likely to attract criticism from China which has warned against the western alliance extending into Asia

360info

The king and aye: When monarchs influence the people

Despite limited powers, constitutional monarchies can directly influence democratic nations, and Japan is no exception.

Tom’s Hardware

TSMC to Charge up to 30% More for Chips Made in the U.S.

TSMC's quotes for U.S. and Japan-made chips will be higher than for chips produces in Taiwan.

Chronicle Live

Hundreds descend on Northumberland coast as rare bird spotted in UK for first time

The grey-headed lapwing would usually be nesting in China or Japan at this time of year

Daily Mirror

'My girlfriend can't afford the holiday I want - so I booked a trip without her'

Solo travel trips abroad can be great experiences full of self discovery - but maybe not if that's at the expense of your significant other who you booked the getaway without

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