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Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy

The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies

The Independent UK

The Japan World Cup 2026 away kit is out - and it's a contender for kit of the year

The Japan World Cup 2026 away kit does not disappoint: write a number on a bit of paper, hand it over and we'll pay what you want for it

FourFourTwo

Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

The Independent UK

Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

AAP

‘It’s 50-50’: coaches dodge ‘favourites’ question before Matildas meet Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final

The Matildas are either ‘shit’ or ‘honey’ according to Japan coach Nils Nielsen, who evaded a question on whether his side are favourites in a bemusing press conference

The Guardian - AU

Japanese Prime Minister says she and Trump are ‘best buddies’ in remarks following his Pearl Harbor joke

It appeared that the awkwardness of the earlier exchange had disappeared

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World Baseball Classic television audience doubles for 2026 tournament

Venezuela’s 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the 5.4 million who watched Japan defeat the Americans in the 2023 final on FS1, Fox Deportes and the network’s streaming service

The Independent UK

The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America

The Subaru WRX is dead in Japan. According to a statement posted on the automaker’s consumer website in its domestic market, production of the WRX S4 is ending, including the WRX S4 STI. The automaker will stop accepting orders on May 18.

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Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

The Independent UK

Age is relative: This older, smaller, and more affordable full-frame mirrorless is still topping charts at a retailer in Japan

The Sony A7C II is a 2023 launch, but the compact mirrorless camera is beating out even the new Sony A7 V at one retailer in Japan

Digital Camera World

Watch: Trump’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ jibe on Iran war question makes for awkward moment with Japan PM

US president Donald Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, supposed to be a routine diplomatic affair turned tense after an exchange over American strikes on Iran during a press interaction at the Oval Office.

The Times of India

Dollar and Precious Metals Slump on Hawkish Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran....

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Your Worst Nightmare Might Be Your Best Hope: Cyborg Cockroaches Enter Real-World Deployment

A German startup fields NATO-ready insect swarms while Singapore and Japan develop disaster rescue platforms, creating a split between benevolent and military futures for bio-hybrid technology

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The Guardian - US

Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war

US president was meeting with Japanese PM when he said: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’

The Independent UK

Watch moment Trump’s Pearl Harbour joke makes Japan PM sit back in seat

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The Independent UK

Trump stuns Oval Office with crass Pearl Harbor joke in front of Japanese PM

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Shadow of the Road is a Final Fantasy Tactics-inspired RPG that dares to answer life's biggest question: what if there were robot scorpions in 19th century Japan?

Interview | Another Angle Games' Dante Pragier tells us about Shadow of the Road's influences, steampunk-meets-samurai setting, and working with publisher Owlcat Games

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The Independent UK

Japanese Prime Minister looks visibly uncomfortable as Trump cracks Pearl Harbor joke

Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbor in front of the less-than-impressed Japanese Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke before Japanese PM when pressed on lack of warning over Iran attack

Oval Office crowd left briefly silent after Trump makes light of 83-year-old attack

The Independent UK

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bracing for ‘very difficult’ Trump visit

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Barchart

Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...

The Guardian - AU

Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women’s Asian Cup been a success?

Tournament organisers point to strong TV audiences and reaching a wider range of fans even as Australia have failed to sell out matches on home soil

The Independent UK

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows

The Independent UK

Japanese schools to be inspected for hidden cameras as voyeur teachers convicted

Court hands suspended sentences to two teachers in first conviction related to school sexual misconduct scandal

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