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K-pop singer’s social media post fuels diplomatic row between China and Japan

Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic row over Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan

The Independent UK

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Japan has "crossed a red line” with comments by the country's new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan

The Independent UK

Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu

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Other lives: Innovative entrepreneur who set up the first Asian-owned printing press in Bradford

The Guardian - UK

Large-capacity microSD cards are now regularly out of stock in Japan as storage crunch claims another victim — high-capacity HDDs are also vanishing

MicroSD cards are now being swept up in Japan at alarming rates, thanks to the ongoing memory shortage wiping out most large-capacity hard drives from store shelves. Customers are buying models ranging from 512 GB - 2 TB to fulfil their storage needs, especially now that the microSD Express standard…

Tom’s Hardware

Analyst who called the dot-com bubble says Americans are turning a deaf ear to AI warnings—and a worse meltdown than 2008 looms

“Generally, when you're gripped by a bubble, people just don’t want to listen because they’re making so much money,” warns Albert Edwards.

Fortune

Four ways AI is being used to strengthen democracies worldwide

The dangers of artificial intelligence and its potential to consolidate power are clear. But used fairly, it can be a boon for good government

The Guardian - US

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The Rental Family Ending Is Going To Stick With Me For A Long Time, And I Had To Ask Brendan Fraser And Co. About It

What a powerful moment!

Cinemablend

iOS 26.2 Update: Apple Allows Users To Replace Siri With Gemini In Major Shift

Apple's iOS 26.2 update brings a historic shift, allowing users in Japan to replace Siri with Gemini.

International Business Times UK

Wales v New Zealand live: All Blacks surge to victory despite spirited performance from hosts

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: The hosts hunt for a first win over the All Blacks since 1953 continues

The Independent UK

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Las Vegas GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall

World leaders pledge just over $11bn, short of the $18bn experts say is needed to stay on track to tackle challenges

The Guardian - UK

JDM: Japanese Drift Master Launches Today on Xbox Series X|S

JDM: Japanese Drift Master launched today on Xbox Series X|S with all of the content expansions and updates previously released on PC.

Operation Sports

Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader

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Benzinga

California Woman Said Goodbye To US Financial Stress, Trades Lululemon Job For Japan Teaching Position Paying $1,800 Per Month — Rent Costs Just $483

Ashley Peters departed Los Angeles International Airport at the beginning of this year, less than one year after graduating from University of California, Irvine. The 23-year-old left behind four California jobs, including a full-time job at Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU), to accept an English teaching position in Japan.

International Business Times UK

Burger King Japan Sold to Goldman Sachs in Whopper-Sized Deal With Massive Expansion Plans After Acquisition

Affinity Equity sells Burger King Japan to Goldman Sachs, which aims to triple the restaurant's sales in the region

The Conversation

Why Japan’s support for Taiwan has gone down so badly in China

Tensions are rising between China and Japan again over a dispute in the East China Sea. Such tensions are usually over the Senkaku Islands, an uninhabited chain administered by Japan but claimed by China. The current row, however, stems from international anxiety over a possible Chinese invasion of democratically ruled…

Ideal Home

This Japanese-inspired bathtub is the secret ingredient for a calming bathroom – experts say ‘the benefits are endless’

It's the bath you never knew you needed

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Bored Panda

40 Beautiful Photos Showing People Celebrating What Makes Them Unique

Perfection is boring! It’s impossible to attain anyway and, arguably, it’s overrated. The good news is that being your authentic self is starting to be cool again. And the proof is in the pudding. The Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept of ‘wabi-sabi’ is going viral online, and people are sharing…

Bored Panda

People Are Sharing 63 Cases Of The “Butterfly Effect” Happening In Real Life

Small changes can have incredibly large and unintended consequences, whether for good or for ill. And no matter how smart you (think you) are, there’s absolutely no way that you can predict all of the possible outcomes of your actions. Today, we’re featuring some of the most dramatic real-life examples…

The Independent UK

Video of Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official sparks complaint

The officials met on Tuesday to ease tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks, but they failed to reach any breakthrough

Barchart

S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.46% this morning as sentiment improved following dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: US storms linked to ‘atmospheric river’ phenomenon

California faced evacuation warnings over flood risk while Japan experienced heavy early season snowfall

International Business Times UK

Police Probe 50-Year-Old Woman Who Tried To Break Into BTS Star Jungkook's Home in 3rd Attempt This Year

Police in Seoul are investigating a Japanese woman who repeatedly pressed the keypad of BTS star Jungkook's door in a third intrusion attempt.

The Independent UK

Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices

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