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70 Years Ago, A Wild Cinematic Experiment Brought Godzilla To The US

Two years after 'Godzilla' became a phenomenon in Japan, the US released its own re-edited version of the movie — to massive success.

Inverse

Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

Kimi Antonelli is nine points clear of George Russell in the title race - and the on-track differences between the two are equally slim

Autosport

Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo

Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage

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Safety warning as Tokyo’s cherry blossom trees fall during viewing season

Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, and many were cherry trees

The Independent UK

Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

The Alpine driver backs calls to tweak the new Formula 1 regulations, but feels driver skill is being undervalued

Motorsport

How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

Towards the end of the Japanese GP, Hamilton and Norris battled for fifth, but within their duel there’s an aspect that deserves investigation – namely how lifting off the throttle can paradoxically lead to a 'forced' overtake

Autosport

This US$99 compact camera promises to be a big hit in Japan – and it takes on Kodak's best-selling favorite

The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 has been a best-seller for years, but Agfa Photo's newest budget compact camera might just give it competition

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Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs

Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US.

Euronews

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu makes surprise Coventry City FC training visit after Japanese GP

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu paid a surprise visit to Coventry City Football Club during the post-Japanese Grand Prix break

Motorsport

Xbox FanFest goes global: Microsoft confirms FanFest events in Germany, UK, Mexico, Japan, and more

Microsoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026, but it's going even further than usual this time.

Windows Central

World Cup 2026 wall chart: Download yours for Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time kick-offs, for FREE!

Need a World Cup 2026 wall chart? FourFourTwo's world-famous offering is back and bigger than ever before (literally)

FourFourTwo

The camera slowdown has started. Camera shipments drop in the latest numbers from Japan, but compact cameras and mirrorless aren’t to blame

The predicted decline in camera shipments in 2026 may already be starting as February numbers slow, but aging DSLRs are the biggest culprit

Digital Camera World

England World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel put on the plane this summer?

Thomas Tuchel has some tough decisions to make after the final auditions to make his 26-man tournament squad

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after magnitude-5 tremor felt near Tokyo

There is no risk of a tsunami following the earthquake

The Independent UK

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23 Handmade Costumes That This Guy Created For His Cats’ Cosplays (New Pics)

If you thought cats couldn’t get any more adorable, think again. In Japan, a feline‑loving artist, YagyouNEKO, has taken costume creativity to a whole new level by dressing their kitties in tiny anime‑inspired outfits.

Motorsport

“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

Autosport

Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

Max Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

AAP

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

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The Independent UK

Why England fans shouldn’t panic about their World Cup hopes after a dismal international break

England struggled to create chances in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay and 1-0 defeat by Japan at Wembley, but the time to fine-tune this team is not in March

Euronews

Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world?

A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international verdict.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Endo dreams of sushi: a trip around Japan with one of the world’s greatest chefs

The long read: Endo Kazutoshi spent decades climbing to the top of the culinary world, only for a devastating fire to threaten it all. I joined him in the aftermath as he travelled around his homeland, visiting the people that helped make him

The Guardian - UK

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Independent UK

Phil Foden’s England World Cup place in jeopardy after Japan defeat

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Euronews

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory.

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