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Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison over shooting of Japanese former PM

Abe was killed by Tetsuya Yamagami in 2022 while campaigning in the city of Nara, a shooting that shocked Japan, where gun crime is almost unheard of

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s long game: Investment and resilience in an uncertain world

One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.

Euronews

Stocks Plunge on Greenland Crisis and Soaring Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -2.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.12%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -2.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses

Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.

TechRadar

Stocks hit by Greenland worry and Japan bond slump

The threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump continued to weigh heavy on European markets.

Evening Standard

Stocks Pressured by US and European Standoff Over Greenland

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.36%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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20 Oldest Countries In The World, Ranked

Discover the oldest countries in the world! From San Marino to Iran, explore nations with deep histories and long-standing sovereignty.

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Lara Croft's design could've gone full FF7/Street Fighter in Japan to appeal to audiences in the mid-'90s, says co-creator, but 'All that was changed was the manuals & guide'

Looking at these renders, I'm pretty certain they made the right choice.

PC Gamer

Switch 2’s Tepid U.S. Start Contrasts With Japan’s Red-Hot Console Market

Nintendo's latest handheld isn't having as much success in the States.

Operation Sports

Stocks Tumble as Greenland Crisis Sparks Risk-Off in Asset Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.41%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Two wins with a centurion in each match have set Australia off to a fine start at the under-19 World Cup with Will Malajczuk the second teen to ton-up.

AAP

Only weeks on the market, this full-frame powerhouse tops Japan’s best-selling camera charts – Again!

A record-breaking sales star: This new camera outsold all four Fujifilm models ranked from second to fifth combined...

Digital Camera World

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! review – trippy anime adapted from Japanese folk dives into virtual reality popworld

Emojis explode all over the screen in this hyperactive adaptation of a Japanese folk tale about a princess who has run away from the moon

The Guardian - UK

Japanese city deploys anti-bear drones as 'human casualties at an all-time high' — non-lethal spray can be delivered with 10cm accuracy radius, 1km range

A Japanese city is rolling out an anti-bear drone system in response to 'record levels of bear casualties and sightings.' Over 12 people were killed by bears in Japan last year.

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Japan welcomes record 40 million tourists in 2025 – but Chinese visitor numbers crash

Chinese arrivals dropped sharply amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese prime minister’s remarks over Taiwan

InsideEVs

Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported.

The Guardian - AU

Chinese tourists shun Japan in wake of Taiwan invasion row

Number of high-spending Chinese tourists visiting Japan halved last month after PM said an invasion of Taiwan could spark Japanese military involvement

Euronews

Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka

Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan.

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The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister calls surprise election three months after becoming leader

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GamesRadar

Tomb Raider's Japanese publisher wanted to give Lara Croft a Crash Bandicoot-style redesign for the region, but her co-creator "really didn't want to alter" her, even after a whole new model was created

"Victor wanted us to change in-game Lara to appeal more to a Japanese audience"

Digital Camera World

Japan's best-selling camera brands crowned: compact, mirrorless, DSLR, video, and action winners revealed

The BCN Award 2026 reveals Japan's top camera brands across every major category

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s prime minister calls snap election as approval ratings ride high

Sanae Takaichi tells senior figures in ruling Liberal Democratic party she plans to dissolve lower house on 23 January

The Independent UK

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi calls snap election next month: ‘Staking my own future as PM’

Takaichi promises a two-year halt to an 8% consumption tax on food and says her spending plans would create jobs, boost household spending, and increase other tax revenues

The Guardian - AU

15 years after Fukushima, Japan prepares to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant

A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain

Tom’s Guide

This retro Kodak topped Japan’s compact camera rankings and it costs less than $100, but should you buy it?

The Kodak PIXPRO C1 just dominated compact camera sales in Japan. It's an excellent camera for lo-fi photos. Here's why I think you should buy it.

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