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Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier

As academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes struggle with lunchboxes.

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022

Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight

The Japanese government flew 20 Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo on Tuesday in a high-profile show of support for the international effort to help Ukraine by a country that has long been reluctant to take in foreigners.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Wallaroos, Wallabies lock in Test dates

The Wallaroos will play Tests against Fiji and Japan before this year's World Cup, while the SCG will host the final Wallabies v England Test.

AAP · Apr 5, 2022

How difficult would it be for China to invade Taiwan?

As observers worry about the growing possibility, an invading force would still have huge challenges to overcome.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

How fast is an F1 car compared to IndyCar, WEC, Super Formula and more

Right, time to settle some arguments. Where do the world’s and UK’s leading categories stack up on lap time? Here’s our take on it, using data from 2021

Autosport · Apr 4, 2022

World Cup fixtures: Groups, dates, kick-off times and full schedule for Qatar 2022

Every match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

Live updates | Japan condemns attacks on Ukraine civilians

 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters Monday that he strongly condemned the reported attacks on civilians in Ukrainian towns on the outskirts of Kyiv

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

Japan 'really shocked' by killing of civilians in Ukraine -gov't spokesman

Japan was shocked by Russia's alleged killing of civilians in Ukraine and sternly condemns such conduct, its top government spokesman said on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2022

Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it

In its latest budget, the federal government has promised hundreds of millions of dollars to expand Australia’s green hydrogen capabilities.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022

Shanghai lockdown leaves Japanese expats stranded

SHANGHAI --The lockdown that began on Friday in the western part of Shanghai is affecting Japanese nationals trying to return to Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 3, 2022