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Huge crash on highway in Japan kills one and injures 26

The Gunma prefectural highway police said Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks

The Independent UK

'It was definitely interesting': Persona 5: The Phantom X developer was surprised that people outside of Japan were 'cheering' for the Subway Slammer

The gacha's first villain became a meme earlier this year.

PC Gamer

At least 15 injured in chemical attack and stabbing at Japan tyre factory

Some of the stabbed victims remain in serious condition. A 38-year-old man was arrested for alleged attempted murder at the factory, authorities said.

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At least 14 hurt in horror mass stabbing at Japanese factory

Authorities have detained a 38-year-old man after six were seriously hurt in an attack involving a knife and a spray-like liquid

Evening Standard

Japan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender

A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender.

Euronews

At least 15 injured after mass stabbing and chemical attack in rubber factory

Eight were stabbed and seven attacked with a substance believed to be bleach at the factory in Japan

The Independent UK

More than a dozen people injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man was arrested in Japan after a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company, leaving eight people stabbed and others injured by a suspected bleach chemical.

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At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man has been arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with a chemical believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Muted in Thin Post-Christmas Trade

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.03% this morning as trading resumed after the Christmas holiday, with activity subdued and volumes expected to remain light ahead of a shortened New Year’s week.

Barchart

Japan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions

Japanese strike-back capabilities and coastal defences to be boosted while Beijing accuses Tokyo of fuelling a ‘space arms race’

The Guardian - AU

Asian shares are mixed, while gold and silver hit record highs

Shares are mixed in Asia, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 trading near record high levels after Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget plan exceeding $58 billion for the coming fiscal year

The Independent UK

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year

The Independent UK

‘We were treated like enemies of society’: Japan’s dangerous hardcore punk scene looks back to its roots

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse recall the thrills and threats

The Guardian - UK

AT&T Stadium: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue

AT&T Stadium is hosting World Cup 2026 games as football's greatest occasion heads for Texas

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Stock Index Futures Muted in Thin Pre-Christmas Trade, U.S. Jobless Claims Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.03%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.01% this morning ahead of a holiday-shortened pre-Christmas trading session.

Golf Monthly

Legendary Japanese Golfer Jumbo Ozaki Dies Aged 78

The 94-time Japan Golf Tour winner and World Golf Hall of Famer has passed away at the age of 78, it has been confirmed

The Independent UK

Why Japan loves to celebrate Christmas with fried chicken

When December 25 comes around, queues spill out of every KFC in Tokyo. So when Queenie Shaikh’s visit happened to fall over the festive period, she couldn’t resist joining in to see what all the fuss is about

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese shops halt desktop PC orders until 2026 as memory shortage intensifies — built-to-order systems hamstrung by component shortages and skyrocketing prices

Japanese PC shops have temporarily halted sales on BTO (built-to-order) computers, citing difficulties in keeping up with demand. Worldwide component shortages have not only made prices skyrocket, but they fluctuate so much that it's useless to offer quotes to customers where inventories are drying up.

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PC Gamer

Grand Theft Auto could have been a globetrotting series like Assassin's Creed, according to former Rockstar technical director: 'We had ideas about GTA games in Rio de Janeiro, Moscow and Istanbul' while 'Tokyo almost actually happened'

"Another studio in Japan were going to do it, take our code and do GTA: Tokyo."

Bored Panda

24 Christmas Dinners From Countries Around The World That Would Totally Confuse Your Grandma

Many associate the holiday with roast turkey or ham, a traditional Christmas menu looks vastly different depending on where you find yourself. Italians celebrate Christmas Eve with what's known as the 'Feast of the Seven Fishes.' But if you head over to Japan, you might be surprised to see families…

The Conversation

A story about North Korea and Japan, an exhilarating political film and a funny spy thriller – the three best releases of 2025

In 2025, there was a lot of excellent art and culture to rave about.

Barchart

S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GDP.

The Independent UK

Japan to double number of years foreigners must live in the country before attaining citizenship

Proposed immigration rules would make approval of citizenship applications contingent on ‘good conduct’ and up to officials’ discretion

Space

Rocket Lab launches final mission of 2025, sends Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video)

Rocket Lab launched its 21st and final mission of the year over the weekend, sending a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit.

International Business Times

Japan Approves Plan to Resume Operations at World's Largest Nuclear Facility

Japan approves the restart of the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, aiming to boost energy security and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

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