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Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

AAP

China and Japan relations ‘on knife’s edge’ over Taiwan in first test for new PM Takaichi

Analysis: With relations between China and Japan plummeting to their worst level in decades, experts tell Arpan Rai it now falls to new PM Sanae Takaichi to navigate her way out of a potentially damaging crisis

The Independent UK

Toyota's Chairman Spotted In Full MAGA Gear At NASCAR Event - Here's Why It Matters

Akio Toyoda's MAGA outfit at Fuji Speedway sparks global scrutiny as analysts say the display signals Toyota's strategic push to bolster ties with the US market.

International Business Times UK

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One killed and at least 170 homes damaged as huge fire tears through southern Japan

Out-of-control blaze starts near fishing port in Oita city and spread to nearby forest

The Independent UK

491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel

Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat, according to an aviation analyst.

Bangkok Post

34 Times Adding “Japan” To A Random Photo Made It Instantly Aesthetically Pleasing

Whether it’s warm ramen bowls, peaceful mountain views, or the iconic pop culture that shaped generations, Japan has captured the hearts of many. Its charm is so strong that anything associated with it feels instantly cool and beautiful. On TikTok, a viral trend is showing just how powerful that reputation…

Bored Panda

Nasdaq Travel Stocks Tumble Amid Rising China–Japan Tensions

The rising diplomatic tension between China and Japan caused a selloff of travel-related stocks, including Nasdaq companies.

International Business Times UK

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Master System at 40: the truth about Sega’s most underrated console

Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System dominated the markets in Japan and the US. But in Europe, a technologically superior rival was making it look like an ancient relic

The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Slip on Souring Risk Sentiment

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.31% this morning as investors continue to unload risk assets while awaiting Nvidia’s earnings and a pivotal U.S. jobs report.

Barchart

The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, and it includes a handy new AirDrop feature and a hint at big voice assistant changes

The third iOS 26.3 beta includes AirDrop codes, third-party access to hypertension notifications, and the possibility of ditching Siri in future.

TechRadar

Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as row over Taiwan remarks deepens

Advisory comes after Beijing’s travel alert sparks mass cancellations of flights to Japan

The Independent UK

Chinese travellers cancel hundreds of thousands of trips to Japan amid rising tensions

Chinese airlines offer free cancellations and film releases postponed after Japanese PM’s comments on Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Thai influencer sparks backlash dancing shirtless on car roof in Japan

A Thai influencer with 6.4 million Facebook followers has been accused of inappropriate behaviour after he posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on the roof of a car at a popular tourist viewpoint in Japan on Monday.

Bangkok Post

My favorite horror game of 2025 sounds like a literal nightmare because its composer sampled the creaking of an old house and a metal saw scraping 'an instrument that sounded horrifying yet could have been made in feudal Japan'

That explains it.

PC Gamer

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The Independent UK

Top US admiral says he's watching China's rapid naval buildup closely

The top U.S. admiral has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy

The Independent UK

Japan scrambles jets after ‘Chinese drone’ detected near southern island off Taiwan

Tensions between the two countries have flared following the election of Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi

Barchart

Dollar Sees Support from Positive Empire Report and Reduced Fed Rate-Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.25%. The dollar is climbing on today’s news that the Nov Empire manufacturing general business conditions survey unexpectedly rose to a 1-year high. The dollar also has carryover support from last week when a parade of Fed presidents said they favored...

Fortune

As Tokyo embraces a 4-day workweek to fight 'death by overwork,' Japan’s new prime minister just called a 3 a.m. meeting

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of “work, work, work.”

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AAP

Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

Motorsport

How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental strength is vital in motorsport

It isn’t often a driver remains upbeat after a cruel retirement, like the one that befell Fourmaux at Rally Japan. But his reaction to the setback showed his mental resilience - which is a skill that can be vital in the WRC and motorsport

Autosport

Why Fourmaux remained so positive after WRC Rally Japan exit

It isn’t often a driver remains upbeat after a cruel retirement, one that befell Adrien Fourmaux at Rally Japan. But his reaction to the setback showed his mental resilience and how he wants to use that positivity to help himself and Hyundai in the WRC

Benzinga

Japan's 12-Figure Fiscal Bazooka Could Lift Bitcoin — But The Chart Says "Not Yet"

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $95,000 amid Japan announcing a policy shift that could reshape global liquidity.

The Independent UK

What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition

The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped

Evening Standard

Ivan Ramen: Star chef from New York to open first London restaurant after Netflix fame

On the menu will be a London beef bun inspired by East End bagel shops

International Business Times UK

Incredible Footage Shows Japan's Highly Active Sakurajima Volcano Erupting In A Colossal 4,400-Meter Ash Blast

Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts with a 4,400m ash plume, triggering ashfall warnings, flight disruptions and renewed monitoring across Kagoshima and Kyushu.

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