Japan
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Japan warns for increased vigilance against rising cyberattacks
The Japanese government has issued a warning for increased vigilance against cyberattacks
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Two officials killed in shooting during routine weapons check, Left Party ready to move forward with coalition talks in Berlin, the British Prime Minister meets Merz in Germany to strengthen ties and more news on Friday, October 9th.
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Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff
Japan has criticized Russia's request for the extradition of the International Criminal Court's president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based
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Maya Mobile eSIM (2026) review: The eSIM I’d take abroad, but never take alone
A reusable eSIM for regular travelers
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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'Intelligent UI' is ChatGPT's biggest makeover in years — and it's not just about how it looks — here are 5 things that you can try right now
I've been using ChatGPT for years, but its 'Intelligent UI' upgrade makes it feel like something completely different — here are 5 things you can do now that you couldn’t before
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Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against Iran
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Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market
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South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases
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Asian shares decline under pressure from rising bond yields and surging oil prices
Asian shares are lower and oil prices have surged after stocks on Wall Street retreated from their records
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Toshiba is chasing a bigger slice of the AI storage boom
Toshiba is betting big on hard drives as AI pushes storage demand into years of future supply commitments
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194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing
The genome of Jonathan the giant tortoise, a 194-year-old resident of St Helena island, has been probed to understand how he has been alive for more than double his species’ average life expectancy
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European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes
Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East.
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Stockton Calling reveals first headline acts for 2027 festival
Stockton Calling 2027 announces Red Rum Club and Adult DVD as headliners for its multi-venue live music festival on March 27 in Stockton, with tickets on sale.
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone age
When Neanderthals dominated Europe, it was likely that wood was at least as important to them as stone for working into tools
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Musk rejects rumors of TSMC takeover of Terafab — Intel reaffirms 14A node deal as Musk floats cleanroom 'sublease'
Musk wants to run Terafab all by himself.
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Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Wakana Koga claimed her first world title at -48kg, defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. At -60kg, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, sending the Baku crowd into celebration on an unforgettable opening day.
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Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
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Potential ‘blue zone’ where people live to unusually old ages discovered in Europe
Scientists document 38 centenarians among 3,000 people in Italian village
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Video. Tokyo sleep competition offers 2 million yen prize to best sleeper
Video. A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
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I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good
Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.
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Curfew and booze ban imposed on US soldiers in Okinawa after Japanese woman killed
Curfew will run from midnight until 5am local time and be in place for a month
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Trump-backed Ken Paxton reportedly blames Iran war and high gas prices for midterms struggles as president heads to Texas – live
Leaked audio shows state’s attorney general tell fundraiser affordability is his campaign’s biggest problem; Trump due to speak in Texas on Wednesday
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Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for work on mirror molecules
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have been honoured for their work on making molecules form the correct mirror images
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry given to scientists who solved ‘mirror image’ mystery
The scientists ‘have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old’
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2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
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Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine
The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman
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How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP 1000 Tennis
Zverev chases world number one spot, with Alcaraz finding his form after an injury layoff
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Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku
Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.
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US military restricts troops from leaving the base in Okinawa after Marine is arrested in a killing
The U.S. military in Okinawa, Japan, is pausing all operations for two days after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a local woman
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CD players are back with modern, interesting features, starting as low as $89 — here are some of the best and most interesting new models
Bluetooth, MagSafe, wild form factors, and more
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South Korea captain Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service.
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Playing Nintendo Switch Sports Resort feels like being transported to your dream summer holiday
Switch Sports Resort captures the good-time feel of a summer holiday
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From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment. Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedy
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Rising electricity demand deepens Southeast Asia's energy security concerns, IEA reports says
A report by the International Energy Agency says risks to Southeast Asia’s energy security are multiplying faster than regional governments can find solutions for meeting rising demand
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, oil price steadies
Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures are higher after shares rose to near a record close on Wall Street
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AWS CEO says it no longer uses NDAs with government agencies
AWS CEO debunks common 'myths' around data centers and commits $1 billion to local community development
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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Japan wants to close its AI infrastructure gap with Dell, Apollo and Jera
Dell, Apollo and Jera unleash a $140bn AI data centre push across Japan with 4GW of planned power.
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Italy’s Meloni follows pop stars in seeking to trademark her voice to combat AI deepfakes
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union intellectual property office in a bid to bolster protections against AI-generated deepfakes
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem
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Race Across The World's Betty Mukherjee: 'I was born without a womb but I'm on my own path to parenthood'
Former Race Across the World contestant Betty Mukherjee opened up on the show about life without a womb. Now she’s part of a panel in Leeds exploring parenthood.
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Whisky to be blasted into space for first time for major test
Engineers in Scotland and Japan are planning to put Scotch on a rocket in 2028
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US marine accused of murdering Japanese woman at hotel in Okinawa
Japan says it has lodged ‘strong protests’ with the US and seeks tighter discipline of troops stationed in the country
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What disasters will El Niño bring over the next year?
From wildfires to landslides to coral bleaching, past trends suggest what extreme weather the record El Niño will bring – but the world isn’t prepared
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'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
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Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
Temperatures in US state forecast to hit high 30s this week, while parts of Indonesia grapple with wildfires
