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Triple Crown star Murakami eyes future jump to majors

Coming off one of the most productive seasons in Japan pro baseball history, Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami said he would see if his skills would translate in the major leagues.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan agrees with U.S.-led plan to extend ISS operations to 2030

The Japanese government intends to agree to a U.S. proposal to extend the operation of the International Space Station until 2030, thereby delaying the station's planned retirement for six years, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Inside Qatar's World Cup bid: 'Expanding the game', bribery allegations and FIFA's U-turn

Seventeen of the 22 FIFA ExCo members who handed the 2022 World Cup to Qatar have been banned or indicted over allegations of corruption and wrongdoing, but the tournament survived the storm

Daily Mirror

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Marcus Smith challenges England to light up Twickenham and plunge NZ into darkness

England 52-13 Japan: Seven-try win over Brave Blossoms puts England on right track but now comes the big test in the form of the All Blacks

Daily Mirror

England sharpen edges just in time for glamour game with New Zealand

Eddie Jones’s side showed progress in their thrashing of Japan, though a sterner, rarer test is impending

The Independent UK

Japan's PM Kishida to meet China's Xi on Thursday

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Japan's top government spokesman said, for talks that come as tensions in Asia have risen over Taiwan and North Korea.

Reuters

Japan could host Australian nuclear subs

Japan's ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami has offered to play a greater role in the AUKUS security alliance, branding Canberra an important ally.

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Freddie Steward determined not to be star struck when England face New Zealand

England take on the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday

The Independent UK

S Korea, Japan seek better ties amid NKorea missile tensions

The leaders of South Korea and Japan have agreed to keep up efforts to resolve their historical disputes as they’re pushing to bolster security cooperation with the United States to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats

The Independent UK

Japan and US agree to strengthen alliance amid geopolitical tensions

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed at a meeting on Sunday to strengthen their countries' alliance amid shared concerns over a rise in geopolitical tensions.

Reuters

U.S., Japan, S.Korea to coordinate if N.Korea conducts 7th nuclear test

The United States, Japan and South Korea will have a coordinated response if North Korea carries out a seventh nuclear test, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday as President Joe Biden traveled to the G20 summit in Indonesia.

Reuters

Biden promises competition with China, not conflict as first summit ends

PHNOM PENH: US President Joe Biden told Asian leaders on Sunday that US communication lines with China would stay open to prevent conflict, as the first of three summits of world leaders this week ended, with tense talks almost certain in the days ahead.

Bangkok Post

Gemma Dryburgh won a TOILET for first LPGA Tour title - but home is where the heart is

The 29-year-old Scot sensationally claimed a maiden LPGA Tour title with victory at the Japan Classic last weekend and, while she was awarded the most unique of prizes, a settled home life has helped take her golf to new levels

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WRC win on Toyota's home soil provided extra motivation for Hyundai

Winning in Toyota’s backyard was an extra motivation for Hyundai according to deputy team director Julien Moncet after witnessing a history making 1-2 at Rally Japan.

Reuters

Yoon and Kishida to continue discussions on pending issues

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed on Sunday to continue discussions for a prompt resolution of pending issues, Yoon's office said, as they seek to improve relations dogged by historical disputes.

Reuters

Japan and South Korea reaffirm efforts to resolve wartime labour disputes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said that he and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol have reaffirmed that their countries will work towards a swift resolution of the wartime labour issue

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US, Japan, SKorea Vow Unified Response to NKorea Threat

US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Sunday vowed a unified, coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Biden met separately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol before all three sat down together…

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell insists England have rediscovered mojo after Japan victory

A seven-try drubbing of underwhelming opposition was a significant improvement.

Daily Mirror

England set sights on All Blacks after putting Japan to sword in seven-try rout

England 52-13 Japan: Freddie Steward inspires Eddie Jones' team to an improved performance a week on from shock Argentina loss and gives them belief they can challenge New Zealand

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon says North Korea's provocations becoming more aggressive

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday that North Korea is conducting more "aggressive" provocations based on confidence over its nuclear and missile programmes, calling for strong cooperation with the United States and Japan.

Reuters

Biden says U.S., Japan, S.Korea are 'more aligned than ever' on North Korea

The United States, Japan and South Korea are "more aligned than ever" on North Korea's "provocative behaviour," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday, as his national security adviser promised a joint response if Pyongyang carries out a seventh nuclear test.

Reuters

Kishida tells Asia leaders China infringing on Japan's sovereignty

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Asian leaders on Sunday that China is continuously and increasingly taking actions that infringe on Japan's sovereignty and escalate tensions in the region.

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WRC Japan: Neuville heads Hyundai 1-2 to upset Toyota homecoming

Thierry Neuville headed a Hyundai 1-2 at Rally Japan as the South Korean marque scored its fifth victory of the World Rally Championship season.

The Independent UK

Biden huddles with Asian allies on NKorea threat, China

President Joe Biden is set to meet Sunday with the leaders of Japan and South Korea

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