Japanese author Haruki Murakami to release 1st novel in 3 years
Internationally renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami will release his first novel in about three years in July, his publisher said Thursday.
"The Tale of KAHO" centers a 26-year-old…
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Japanese author Haruki Murakami to release 1st novel in 3 years
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Argentina's World Cup title defense clouded by turmoil in domestic soccer scene
After Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar 2022, the president of the Argentine Football Association carried a replica of the trophy at every public appearance. He received…
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Argentina's World Cup title defense clouded by turmoil in domestic soccer scene
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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over U.S. travel
More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face…
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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over U.S. travel
Japan Today
Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over U.S. travel
More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face…
2 hours ago
Japan Today
Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over U.S. travel
Japan Today
More than 4 million tickets sold for 2028 LA Olympics
More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window for purchases, organizers announced on Thursday.
Ticket buyers were…
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More than 4 million tickets sold for 2028 LA Olympics
Japan Today
Massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled seas during age of dinosaurs
The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been the octopus.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that…
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Massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled seas during age of dinosaurs
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Massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled seas during age of dinosaurs
The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been the octopus.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that…
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Massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled seas during age of dinosaurs
Japan Today
Canada not as reliant on U.S. economy as some think: Carney
There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must…
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Canada not as reliant on U.S. economy as some think: Carney
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Prince Harry, on visit to Kyiv, tells Putin to 'stop this war'
Britain's Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday and called on Russia's President Vladimir Putin to end the war - a week after a massive…
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Prince Harry, on visit to Kyiv, tells Putin to 'stop this war'
Japan Today
Police say 10 injured after two groups shoot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana
A shooting between two groups of people inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injured 10 people and at least some of those…
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Police say 10 injured after two groups shoot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana
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Police say 10 injured after two groups shoot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana
A shooting between two groups of people inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injured 10 people and at least some of those…
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Police say 10 injured after two groups shoot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana
Japan Today
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Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5), of Japan, reaches out to make a catch for an out against Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) as White Sox…
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Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix amid AI chip boom
Protesters, which union organizers put at 40,000, plan to strike for 18 days from May 21 if their demands are not met.
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Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix amid AI chip boom
Japan Times
Multilingual alerts, pictograms proposed for railroad crossings after tourist accident
The accident occurred at a railroad crossing near Saga Prefecture's Sueyama Shrine, a popular tourist spot.
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Multilingual alerts, pictograms proposed for railroad crossings after tourist accident
Japan Times
Japanese study links ADHD symptoms to severity of chronic pain
The research team found that patients with symptoms of the disorder were more likely to report extreme pain than those without.
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Japanese study links ADHD symptoms to severity of chronic pain
Japan Times
Nikkei 225 hits record and breaks 60,000 for the first time
The benchmark retreated from the new high and ended the day down as some investors questioned the tech-fueled rally.
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Nikkei 225 hits record and breaks 60,000 for the first time
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Yakuza membership fell to record low in 2025
Authorities have attributed the decline to an aging population within these criminal groups, tighter enforcement and the nationwide rollout of anti-gang ordinances.
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Yakuza membership fell to record low in 2025
Japan Times
Yakuza membership fell to record low in 2025
Authorities have attributed the decline to an aging population within these criminal groups, tighter enforcement and the nationwide rollout of anti-gang ordinances.
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Yakuza membership fell to record low in 2025
Japan Times
Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
The bill calls for setting up a national intelligence council to be headed by the prime minister and a national intelligence bureau.
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Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
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Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
The bill calls for setting up a national intelligence council to be headed by the prime minister and a national intelligence bureau.
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Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
Japan Times
Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2
The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.
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Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2
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SoftBank is going all in on OpenAI, but at what cost?
SoftBank Group's founder Masayoshi Son invested in OpenAI despite potential exposure to a liquidity crunch.
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SoftBank is going all in on OpenAI, but at what cost?
Japan Times
Big bet on Orban’s exit came from center of his family’s empire
Equilor Asset Management's bet signals that even insiders were preparing for the defeat of the Hungarian prime minister in an election earlier this month.
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Big bet on Orban’s exit came from center of his family’s empire
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Baltics warn Europe there’s no going back to life with Russia
The Baltic states' shift away from Russian trade and energy dependence has put the seal on their economic integration with the rest of the EU.
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Baltics warn Europe there’s no going back to life with Russia