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Japan PM Kishida dogged by domestic wrangle on international trip

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's struggled on Saturday to shake off domestic scandals that have undermined his approval ratings even as he stressed the need for bold leadership at a time of increasing global upheaval.

Reuters

What time is England v New Zealand kick-off today and what TV channel is it on?

The All Blacks are unbeaten so far this autumn but England will be hoping for a repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, the last time these two sides met three years ago

Wales Online

Table Tennis star Manika Batra bows out in semifinals of Asian Cup

BANGKOK: Star paddler Manika Batra's dream run in the Asian Cup Table Tennis tournament ended as she went down fighting against fourth seed Mima Ito of Japan here on Saturday.

The Times of India

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‘I’m afraid to have children’: fear of an older future in Japan and South Korea

As birth and fertility rates fall, there is official concern about the economic impact of a declining and ageing population

The Guardian - UK

Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the test of a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile confirmed that his country has another “reliable and maximum capacity” weapon to contain any outside threats

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un oversees new 'monster missile' launch and hits out at 'aggressive' US

While it's currently unclear whether North Korea possesses functioning nuclear-armed missiles, some experts say today's launch involved its longest-range missile designed to overcome US missile defense systems

Daily Mirror

Germany vs Japan: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds

A Germany side in a transitional period begin their latest World Cup tilt this afternoon, with Japan up first.

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Sonic creator Yuji Naka arrested for alleged insider trading

Yuji Naka, creator of Sonic and Balan Wonderworld, was arrested in Japan after being accused of insider trading connected to Dragon Quest

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan's ivory market is no longer a threat to elephant populations – here's why

Elephants feature heavily in mythology, religion and popular culture. Yet they are hunted for their ivory tusks. Ivory poaching has led to a 70% decline in African elephant numbers over the past 40 years.

The Conversation

Queensland report backs future for coal

Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.

AAP

Racehorse with X-rated name defies odds to romp home at massive 150/1

Despite being given almost insurmountable odds, a jockey and his three-year-old horse stormed to victory in front of fans in Japan to claim an unlikely win

Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka must use its ports for economic growth: President Ranil Wickremesinghe

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must use its ports and strategic location for its economic growth, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Friday while expressing regret over scrapping of the country's trilateral deal with India and Japan to develop the Colombo Port's Eastern Container Terminal.

The Times of India

Friday Favourite: The overlooked Japanese circuit that captured a gaijin's heart

It may lack the mainstream appeal of circuits that have hosted Formula 1 races, but Autopolis has a charm that captivates Franco-Argentinian Sacha Fenestraz. The newly-signed Nissan Formula E racer explains why it is his favourite track in the latest from Autosport's ongoing series

Autosport

North Korea fires suspected ICBM after warning US on exercises

North Korea test-fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile with an estimated range long enough to carry a warhead to the American mainland, prompting the U.S. to condemn what it said was an unlawful action.

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The Independent UK

IAEA: Decision on Fukushima wastewater release up to Japan

The head of a taskforce from the International Atomic Energy Agency says it is examining whether Japan’s planned release into the sea of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant meets international standards, but the decision on whether to go ahead with the plan is up to the…

The Independent UK

China's Xi seeks new diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his first face-to-face meetings with America’s Asia-Pacific allies since 2020 to forge diplomatic inroads as Washington pushes back against Beijing's influence in the region

Reuters

Japan court shortens Abe murder suspect's psychiatric evaluation - media

A Japan district court has decided to reduce the length of the psychiatric evaluation of the man suspected of shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reversing an earlier extension of the process, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday.

Caixin Global

China, Japan to Move Quickly on Maritime and Air Security Hotline

Both sides pledged to maintain ‘international and regional peace and prosperity’ as part of a five-point consensus reached during the APEC summit

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Kishida seeks balance of China ties, public opinion

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first official in-person meeting between leaders of the two nations in almost three years, was a first step toward repairing strained relations, but ironing out several major pending issues looks unlikely to happen anytime soon.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-China summit raises hopes, caution

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received a flurry of requests, as well as professions of hope, from the ruling coalition before the first face-to-face summit between Japan and China in three years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese astronaut to join NASA mission

A Japanese astronaut will be on board the Gateway space station when it orbits the moon during NASA's Artemis missions, the Japanese government and the U.S. space agency agreed on Friday.

Reuters

North Korea rebuked as allied countries hold emergency meeting over missile launch

Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries convened an emergency meeting during an Asian summit on Friday and condemned North Korea's firing of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, calling for a united response.

The Independent UK

World Cup fixtures: A group-by-group guide to the opening round

The tournament in Qatar begins on Sunday

The Independent UK

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

Daily Record

When every SPFL Premiership World Cup star will be in action and how to watch them in Qatar

Fans of Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee United, St Mirren and St Johnstone have an extra interest in the tournament.

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