Aging populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
Countries must act now to keep slowing population growth from wreaking havoc on their long-term economic prospects, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said in a semi-annual…
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Aging populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
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Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.
Ohtani helped Japan…
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Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic
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Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in 2025 1st half: gov't survey
A survey of new condominium transactions in major metropolitan areas showed a rise in buyers with overseas addresses, with Tokyo seeing the share double to 3.0 percent in…
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Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in 2025 1st half: gov't survey
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Thai, Japanese police both seek to arrest mother of 12-year-old forced into sex work in Japan
Thailand's police said Monday they obtained an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of forcing her 12-year-old Thai daughter into sex work at a Tokyo massage parlor.
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Thai, Japanese police both seek to arrest mother of 12-year-old forced into sex work in Japan
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Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
The Justice Department renewed its request Monday to unseal Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking grand jury materials, saying Congress made clear in approving the release of investigative materials related…
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Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc.
Over the course of three films, Johnson and Daniel Craig have stingily dropped clues to…
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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
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Thai, Japanese police both seek to arrest mother of 12-year-old forced into sex work in Japan
Thailand's police said Monday they obtained an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of forcing her 12-year-old Thai daughter into sex work at a Tokyo massage parlor.
Japanese…
6 hours ago
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Thai, Japanese police both seek to arrest mother of 12-year-old forced into sex work in Japan
Japan Today
Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
The Justice Department renewed its request Monday to unseal Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking grand jury materials, saying Congress made clear in approving the release of investigative materials related…
16 hours ago
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Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
Japan Today
The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc.
Over the course of three films, Johnson and Daniel Craig have stingily dropped clues to…
16 hours ago
Japan Today
The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
Japan Today
Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza near the line demarcating areas of Israeli control on Monday, underlining the struggle to broaden a fragile ceasefire deal approved over…
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Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at…
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
Japan Today
Fan groups call on Premier League clubs to freeze ticket prices
Fan groups have called on Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons, share pricing data and hold talks with supporters' groups.
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Fan groups call on Premier League clubs to freeze ticket prices
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Fukui governor to resign over alleged sexual harassment
Tatsuji Sugimoto said he will step down to "minimize confusion" and to allow the prefectural government to find a new governor as soon as possible.
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Fukui governor to resign over alleged sexual harassment
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Hokkaido governor to support Tomari nuclear plant restart
Sources say the governor plans to explain that restarting the reactor is the only realistic choice, given the need to ensure a stable power supply.
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Hokkaido governor to support Tomari nuclear plant restart
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Japan’s union chair urges government to step up inflation fight
"We really expect the government to bring prices under control,” said Tomoko Yoshino, chair of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, known as Rengo.
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Japan’s union chair urges government to step up inflation fight
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Kodansha ordered to pay damages to comedian over defamatory reports
Comedian Sense Watanabe had sued Kodansha and its weekly magazine editor, claiming that a series of articles harmed his reputation.
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Kodansha ordered to pay damages to comedian over defamatory reports
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Fans bewildered by Argentina's complex top-flight soccer system
The jumble of formats seems to be driven by commercial interests and is making Argentine football increasingly difficult to understand, even for supporters.
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Fans bewildered by Argentina's complex top-flight soccer system
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China asks airlines to extend Japan flight cuts until March 2026
The edict signaled Beijing is braced for a protracted spat, though sources said airlines were asked to make the cuts "for now,” a hint that the situation could change.
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China asks airlines to extend Japan flight cuts until March 2026
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Fans bewildered by Argentina's complex top-flight soccer system
The jumble of formats seems to be driven by commercial interests and is making Argentine football increasingly difficult to understand, even for supporters.
5 hours ago
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Fans bewildered by Argentina's complex top-flight soccer system
Japan Times
China asks airlines to extend Japan flight cuts until March 2026
The edict signaled Beijing is braced for a protracted spat, though sources said airlines were asked to make the cuts "for now,” a hint that the situation could change.
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China asks airlines to extend Japan flight cuts until March 2026
Japan Times
Japanese companies should be vigilant against cybercrime holiday uptick
As employees plan their holidays, cybercriminals plot to exploit staffing disruptions.
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Japanese companies should be vigilant against cybercrime holiday uptick
Japan Times
NHK moves to crack down on free riders
The public broadcaster is requiring users to log in to its news website to access all of its content and has set up a new team to collect reception fees.
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NHK moves to crack down on free riders
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A calico cat with enchanting green eyes
After an adjustment period, Kalimba has been showing her sweet and playful side.
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A calico cat with enchanting green eyes
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Lower House passes bill to scrap add-on gasoline tax
The legislation, adopted at a plenary meeting, also states that the provisional gas oil delivery tax surcharge of ¥17.1 per liter will be abolished April 1 next year.
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Lower House passes bill to scrap add-on gasoline tax