Japan
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Nobel prize awarded to scientists studying mysteries of the brain
The physiology or medicine prize traditionally opens the annual Nobel announcements
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Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa
A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan
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This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320km
Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.
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On a remote Greek island, empty classrooms signal a crisis across Europe
Greece’s remote islands are becoming a warning sign of Europe’s population decline, as falling birth rates and youth migration threaten schools and local communities
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Could underwater umbrellas help corals survive hotter seas?
Underwater shades could help corals survive extreme heat, but researchers stress that they’re not a catch-all solution.
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Asian shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike
Asian shares have advanced at the start of a busy week for U.S. economic updates
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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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Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
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US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan
Japanese police said Sunday they have arrested a U.S. Marine for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa
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Nissan invests £170m in Sunderland plant as Bluebird marks 40 years of production
IT is forty years since the Nissan Bluebird rolled off the production line at the car plant on Wearside and it is still flying the flag for the North East.
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WRC: Elfyn Evans becomes world champion after late Oliver Solberg crash
Five-time runner-up Elfyn Evans is world champion for the first time after rival Oliver Solberg crashes in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna.
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Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.
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US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
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US marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing woman, police say
Suspect allegedly killed woman at hotel in Okinawa as prime minister calls crime ‘exceptionally brutal and vicious’
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Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan
The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
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North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight
Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.
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Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.
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How to watch NFL London Games 2026: FREE live streams and schedule, Colts vs Commanders
The Colts and Commanders kick off this year's games in the UK
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Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict
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How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026: FREE live streams for Roosters vs Knights
All the ways to watch NRL Grand Final 2026 for free from anywhere, as Tyson Frizell and Mark Nawaqanitawase star in Roosters vs Knights at Accor Stadium.
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Which city is Europe’s greenest? EU names eight finalists
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
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Elon Musk confirms discussions with TSMC about Terafab chipmaking collaboration — Intel is the only other named partner, Terafab to exclusively supply Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI
Musk confirms the talks, TSMC remains silent.
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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games
South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning men’s singles at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Second major bridge in Kyiv comes under Russian air attack
Northern Bridge across Dnipro river target of new Russian air attack, mayor Vitali Klitschko says
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Asian Games 2026: Golfer Tom Kim wins gold to secure military service exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
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Maximize your travel budget with our expert guide to finding Klook coupons, app-exclusive deals, and payment discounts on tours, hotels, and transport.
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Iran-US war live: Trump gives new reason for starting conflict
The US president has always said the ongoing conflict was launched to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
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North Korea test-fires missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said
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G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
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Video. Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan
Video. A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away with its cub. The driver was unharmed, and police have released dashcam footage of the encounter.
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Japan air force starts recovery of crashed Global Hawk drone
Japan's air force has begun recovery operations for a U.S.-made surveillance drone that crashed into the sea last month
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Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says
Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects
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G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves
Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown within four months as rising prices put pressure on households and economies
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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Indonesian villagers on Borneo struggle for water as El Niño intensifies peatland fires
Residents of Borneo are enduring a severe water crisis after three months without rain
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Asian shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data
Asian shares are mixed after a global bond sell-off deepened
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Ukraine war: Putin says he will use ‘all Russia’s weapons’ against Europe if attacked
Moscow threatened to use nuclear weapons if Russian territory is attacked
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Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war
A west coast pipeline project is the first to be fast-tracked and will be a major test of Carney's promise to global investors.
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Casio is reportedly working on a second retro-style watch ring — as its wildly popular Casio F-B100W step-tracking Bluetooth watch hits the US
Casio's time-telling smart ring alternative could be coming back as the CRW002, and there's clearly appetite for it.
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Thousands gather in Skipton to celebrate 14th annual 'fantastic' Yarndale festival
Thousands of visitors from across the UK and around the world gathered in Skipton for two days of woolly creativity.
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Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump claims Xi won’t invade Taiwan as US sees China’s war plans delayed
China's military readiness has been hampered by Xi's sweeping anti-corruption purge
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Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case
A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor
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Sony released the first CD audio player on this day in 1982 — player cost $3,700 when adjusted for inflation, but it would be another decade before the CD-ROM-driven multimedia PC era began
The Sony CDP-101 cost around $1,060 at today’s exchange rate, or around $3,700 adjusted for inflation.
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Tees Valley launches five-year strategy to attract global investment and create jobs
Tees Valley launches a 2026-2031 inward investment strategy targeting global markets to create jobs and growth in clean energy, manufacturing and…
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Takaichi tightens rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency
The measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority election victory in February.
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Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
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Nazi Germany was much further from building a nuclear reactor than Heisenberg claimed
Germans needed twice as much uranium as they possessed to build fully functional reactor
