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What each team needs from final World Cup group games to progress to knockout stages

30 of the 32 teams at the World Cup can still qualify for the knockout stages heading into the final round of games with the permutations explained for all eight groups

Daily Mirror

Kishida specifies 2% of current GDP target for defense, security spending

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the defense and finance ministers to boost Japan's defense and security-related spending in fiscal 2027 to 2% of the current gross domestic product.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Qatar-based Japanese wants world to learn of nation's charms

DOHA -- Soccer teams are battling it out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the competition.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Japan's extra budget passes lower house, defence spending in focus

Japan's second supplementary stimulus budget for this fiscal year, amounting to 29 trillion yen ($210 billion), cleared the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for final approval in the upper chamber this week.

Reuters

Asian shares rise except Japan as markets eye China protests

Asian shares are trading mostly higher as jitters over protests in China about its stringent anti-COVID policies fade

The Independent UK

Exclusive: South Korea’s Yoon warns of unprecedented response to North Korea nuclear test, calls on China to do more

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of an unprecedented joint response with allies if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test, and urged China to help dissuade the North from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

Reuters

Aston Martin Debuts Luxury Home With Automotive Gallery In Japan

The four-story home has a rooftop terrace with views of Tokyo.

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How South Korea uses technology to bring together local residents and World Heritage sites

The Baekje kingdom was one of the earliest states on the Korean Peninsula (18 BEC to 660 CE), and UNESCO’s Baekje Historic Areas offer a unique testimony of its history, culture and legacy. Located in South Korea’s Midwest, the kingdom was at the crossroads of exchanges of art and Buddhist…

The Conversation

'I honestly don’t understand' - Paul Butler sends blunt Naoya Inoue message to critics

WBO title holder Paul Butler travels to Japan to face Naoya Inoue in Tokyo on December 13

Liverpool Echo

Spain can send Germany home but have no plans to offer Japan a biscuit

A draw could suit Spain and Japan but Luis Enrique and his players insist that a win and topping Group E is their only aim

The Guardian - UK

Satellite constellation to be launched to support counterattack capabilities

A network of 50 small satellites working together in space will be developed for Japan's defense. The first of these satellites is expected to be launched as soon as fiscal 2024, in line with the possession of counterattack capabilities to strike enemy missile launch sites for the purpose of self-defense,…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan Births at New Low as Population Shrinks and Ages

The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year’s record low in what the top government spokesman described as a “critical situation.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno promised comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births. The total of 599,636 Japanese born in January-September was 4.9%…

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Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year's record low

The Independent UK

It’s a big world after all at Disneyland Resort this holiday season

SAN DIEGO — Since Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim in 1955, The Walt Disney Co. has opened 11 more theme parks around the world, including locations in France, Japan, Hong Kong and China.

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Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker

A Japanese filmmaker jailed for nearly four months in Myanmar described some of his detention there as "hell" and called on Tokyo to take a tougher stance against human rights abuses in the military-controlled country.

The Independent UK

Japan filmmaker freed from Myanmar prison vows to tell story

Toru Kubota, a Japanese journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in military-ruled Myanmar and detained for more than three months, says his experience has made him more determined to tell the story of people there

Al Jazeera

Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies in Tokyo Olympics probe

Local media say raids are related to alleged bid-rigging for Tokyo Olympics test events.

Liverpool Echo

Bryan Oviedo sends touching Everton message after Costa Rica World Cup win

Bryan Oviedo helped Costa Rica to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Japan on Sunday

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Niclas Fullkrug jumps Kai Havertz in Germany pecking order to save their World Cup

A late arrival on the international stage, Fullkrug’s introduction against Spain wasn’t a moment too soon

The Guardian - UK

‘There was one prima donna on Star Trek’: George Takei on William Shatner, love and life as an ‘enemy alien’

TV made him a star, but activism turned him into a hero. Now 85 and still going strong, the actor remembers his friendships and feuds, and his shameful treatment in the second world war

Al Jazeera

World Cup recap, Day 8: Morocco beats Belgium, Germany still in

Morocco win stuns Belgium, Japan in surprise defeat to Costa Rica, Croatia knocks out Canada, Germany draws with Spain.

Daily Mirror

Mauricio Pochettino 'worried' for Spain's World Cup hopes as he pinpoints 2 weaknesses

Spain were considered one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but Mauricio Pochettino has raised concerns about Luis Enrique's side following their draw with Germany

Al Jazeera

Qatar 2022: Who needs to do what to get to the Round of 16?

All the group permutations you need to know.

Sports Illustrated

Knockout Stage Scenarios for Each World Cup Team, Group

There’s still all to play for among some of the world’s top teams as the World Cup inches closer to the knockout stage.

The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup – Morocco stun Belgium before Germany contain Spain

Marcus Rashford heaped praise on life in England camp under Gareth Southgate.

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