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Wednesday, Jul 26

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My Number woes put digital minister Taro Kono under pressure

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Another misstep could deal a further blow to the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and jeopardize the political standing of Kono.

Decapitated Sapporo man had history of violence toward suspected killer, mother says

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Hiroko Tamura told investigators her 29-year-old daughter had been victimized by the murdered man.

China ousts foreign minister as world grasps for clues as to why

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There are still several questions over Qin Gang's fate and whether he will continue to serve in the government as a state councilor.

Number of Japanese drops in all 47 prefectures for first time as foreign population surges

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As of Jan. 1, Japan's population, including foreign residents, stood at 125,416,877, down around 511,000 from a year earlier.

Can Japan prevent crimes from happening on trains?

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Trains are often targeted for attacks because they offer the most familiar, everyday setting. Railway companies are now exploring ways to bolster security.

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Nadeshiko Japan down Costa Rica to move into last 16

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Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to ensure the 2011 champions have a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.

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France and Japan expand defense ties with first joint fighter jet drills

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The drills are scheduled to run from Wednesday to Saturday in the airspace around the Kanto region and the ASDF’s Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki ...

Kylian Mbappe specter looms over PSG draw with Al Nassr

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The specter of superstar striker Kylian Mbappe loomed over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as it played out a scoreless draw with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Osaka.

Teenage son of LeBron James in stable condition after cardiac arrest

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Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in a stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a practice with his college basketball team, the James family said on Tuesday.

Kohei Arihara throws shutout to snap Hawks' losing streak

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Kohei Arihara won his rematch with Orix ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday, throwing a six-hit shutout to pitch the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to a 5-0 Pacific League win over the Buffaloes and snap his team's 12-game losing streak.

Katie Ledecky dominates, Matthew Richards leads British one-two

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Katie Ledecky of the United States eased to her 20th gold medal overall at the World Aquatics Championships, powering to a fifth women's 1,500 meters freestyle title after Matthew Richards led a British one-two in the men's 200-meter…

Masataka Yoshida goes 3-for-4 with homer as Red Sox beat Braves

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Masataka Yoshida went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer Tuesday to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 for their third straight win.

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North Korea’s depleted coffers are filling up again thanks to Russia

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New funds are enabling Kim Jong Un to ignore financial incentives designed to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table.

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AI is rewriting the rules of $200 billion games industry

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One major Japanese studio believes that half of the company’s programmers and designers could become redundant within the next five years.

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Indonesia rides EV rush to domestic IPO boom

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The trend is interlinked with President Joko Widodo’s ambitious bid to transform the nation into an EV manufacturing powerhouse, capitalizing on Indonesia’s rich resources.

Game publisher Capcom sees 1,200% gain over decade

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The company’s shares are up by a third this year, outpacing the broader Tokyo market and capping off a remarkable 1,200% surge over the past ...

‘Japan’s Anatolia’ becomes a home away from home for Kurds and Turks

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Rather than deal with the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Turkish and Kurdish communities are moving farther afield to come together.

Tuesday, Jul 25

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Kishida urges ruling parties to speed up talks on defense exports

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The statement comes as the government works to bolster the domestic defense industry and expand support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

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Hong Kong tightens customs checks on Japanese vegetables

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The move comes as Beijing has stressed safety concerns over Tokyo's plan to release into the treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima plant into the ...

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang removed from office after one-month absence

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The report did not give a reason for Qin's removal, but said President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to enact the decision. Top diplomat ...

Naoya Inoue knocks out Stephen Fulton to win two super bantam belts

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Naoya "The Monster" Inoue dethroned WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton of the United States with an eighth-round technical knockout Tuesday in Tokyo.

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Philippines stuns New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

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Coach Alen Stajcic called it one of the biggest victories in the sporting history of the Philippines after his side claimed a historic first FIFA Women's World Cup win on Tuesday.

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Yu Darvish roughed up by Pirates, suffers seventh loss

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San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish took his seventh loss after giving up an equal season-worst seven runs over 4⅓innings in an 8-4 loss to ...

Bigmotor chief to resign in wake of repair fraud scandal

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Employees were found to have intentionally damaged the vehicles of some customers in order to charge excessive repair fees and make fraudulent insurance claims.

From ‘Young General’ to ‘Supreme Leader’: The evolution of Kim Jong Un

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North Korea's thinking on its relations with the U.S. has undergone dramatic changes, and Kim Jong Un's past evolution offers indications of where the country ...

Confident Nadeshiko Japan looks to raise its level against Costa Rica

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Japan forward Mina Tanaka said the Nadeshiko will be less nervous in their second Women's World Cup match against Costa Rica on Wednesday and are looking to improve even on their impressive performance in their opener against Zambia.

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LVMH strikes Paris Olympics sponsorship deal

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Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year's Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion brands Louis Vuitton and Dior, Moet Hennessy champagne and spirits labels and jeweler Chaumet, which will design medals for the…

Severed head in Hokkaido ‘love hotel’ murder case found in family home

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Police suspect that 29-year-old Runa Tamura, carried out the murder and subsequent beheading of 62-year-old office worker Hiroshi Ura by herself at the short-stay hotel.

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North Korea fires missiles as it gears up for apparent military parade

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The launch of two missiles came as the North Korea appeared to be gearing up for an large-scale military parade to mark the 70th anniversary ...

The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name.

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Billionaire Elon Musk renamed the social media platform as X on Monday, unveiling a new logo: a stylized black-and-white version of the letter.