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From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: what the science really says about viral fitness trends

If TikTok fitness advice is to be believed, you should be interval walking like the Japanese, hanging from a pull-up bar every day and committing to a 75-day challenge with no rest days.

The Conversation

France backs emergency release of oil reserves as supply fears grow

France, which holds the G7 presidency, said Wednesday that major economies were ready to act to stabilise oil markets as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week and disrupts supply.

Radio France Internationale

IEA approves largest-ever oil reserve release of 400m barrels amid Iran crisis

The 32-member International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed to release 400 million oil barrels from its global strategic reserves in an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and ease market fears caused by Iran war shortages.

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‘High-ranking’ monkeys removed from baby Punch’s enclosure after claims of bullying

Several “high-ranking” monkeys have been removed from baby Punch’s enclosure at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan following claims of bullying. Punch the macaque went viral earlier this year after being abandoned by his mother and adopting a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort. He was later accepted by a new troop and…

The Independent UK

Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster

Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence.

Euronews

How a small town near São Paulo made Brazil a standard bearer for cricket’s global growth

A chance romance helped Poços de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor to Nigeria, is spreading its wings like never before

The Guardian - UK

Is CFMoto Reviving The Sportbike Era That Japanese Motorcycle Companies Abandoned?

From small four-bangers like the upcoming 500SR to fire-breathing liter bikes like the V4 SR-RR, CFMoto's clearly cashing in on the sportbike segment.

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S&P Futures Waver as Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Persists, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.09% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains high, while investors await key U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

Fukushima and Tohoku reflect on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster

On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues.

Euronews

Cancelled Blu-Ray recorder production leads to flood of orders for Panasonic after rivals exit market — last supplier standing apologizes for delays as firm inundated with orders

Panasonic is struggling to keep up with orders for its flagship Blu-ray recorder system in Japan.

Tom’s Hardware

Punch the baby monkey isn’t being bullied, spends day peacefully: Japan zoo

A young macaque named Punch, abandoned at birth, has become an internet sensation. Videos showed him being chased by other monkeys, sparking concern. The Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo clarified that these are natural disciplinary actions within macaque society, not bullying. Punch is gradually integrating with his troop and becoming…

The Times of India

Mysterious Nikon Zf ‘date stamp’ feature quietly shown at Japanese camera expo

Following on from last year’s Film Grain upgrade, could the Nikon Zf one day get a retro-themed date stamp feature?

Digital Camera World

Why Japan keeps the world’s third-largest strategic Oil reserve

As global energy markets face unexpected imbalance due to the Middle East rising tensions, Japan prepares to release oil to maintain surging costs. Holding the third-largest strategic reserve globally, as stated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Japan's massive 254-day buffer serves as a critical shield against supply shocks. While…

The Times of India

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

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Beijing's dominance in rare earth processing leaves others scrambling to close the gap: 'China is the leader, and the U.S. is far behind'

China accounts for roughly 70% of global rare earth production, but it is the country’s dominance in processing that gives Beijing real leverage.

International Business Times UK

Punch The Monkey Update: Despite Global Support, He Still Gets Bullied In Heartbreaking Videos — Why Do Other Primates Hate Him?

Baby Japanese macaque Punch faces ongoing 'bullying' in viral videos despite global support. Experts reveal it's normal primate hierarchy teaching social norms, not hate, at Japan zoo

The Guardian - AU

Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North

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12 Things You'll Find in Japanese Homes That Just Make So Much Sense

These are some practical and beautiful items that will make your home move better and feel calmer

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'Fallout 76' Xbox players in Japan have been blocked from Fallout 1st for months — Microsoft finally responds (Update)

There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Closed His Tokyo WBC Showcase With One Last Great Moment

Japan's star did not play but found a way to contribute to the joyous atmosphere.

GamesRadar

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says English is "a simple language," so "the flavor tends to get lost in many ways" when translating games from Japanese

The series had its ups and downs with localization

Sports Illustrated

Czechia Pitcher Who Works As an Electrician Had Coolest Moment at WBC

Ondřej Satoria went viral for striking out Japan’s Shohei Ohtani three years ago.

The Conversation

‘Life is a Miracle,’ but learning from disasters isn’t: Lessons from Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami

In April 2012, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was found on Graham Island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the coast of British Columbia. It belonged to Ikuo Yokoyama, a survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan a year earlier, in March 2011. Yokoyama lost his home and three…

Total Film

Live-action adaptation of Chainsaw Man creator's Look Back will escape Japanese cinemas and come to the west

Look Back has locked in a US and UK release

MusicRadar

“We never wanted David Bowie to write the score. It would have been a cliché”: Why Ryuichi Sakamoto’s spellbinding theme from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence remains so captivating

We take a deeper look at the theory underpinning Ryuichi Sakamoto’s gorgeous, award-winning theme from the movie that gave him his acting and scoring debut

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