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Mud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds

Analysis of video footage reveals how wave changed as it travelled over mud-rich rice paddies, exerting more force

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 countries with the highest IQ in the world: South Korea, China, Japan and others lead global rankings

Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan…

The Times of India

Japan records 5th straight fiscal year of trade deficits as Trump's tariffs hit auto exports

Japan has reported a trade deficit of $10.7 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies hit auto exports

The Independent UK

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‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution

Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war

The Guardian - AU

Aussie reaches final of Asia's soccer showpiece

Tete Yengi is aiming to become Australia's first Asian soccer club champion since 2014 after reaching the final with Japan's Zelvia Machida.

AAP

Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role

An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.

AAP

"Inspired by the winding Touge roads of Japan": This limited Forza Horizon 6 Xbox gear caught my eye, and I'm tempted

Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset, now available for pre-order ahead of the game’s launch on May 19

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‘They’re sweating’: Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups

Pegasus Tech Ventures is quadrupling the corporate venture fund it manages for Japanet, the Japanese television shopping group.

Fortune

Is Sanae Takaichi’s honeymoon period over?

Japan’s prime minister still enjoys high public approval but reports say her policy proposals and refusal to consult senior party members are inflaming internal opposition against her

The Independent UK

Haseko Takes 30% Stake in U.S. Sunbelt Apartment Developer Trinsic Residential

The deal, closed April 15 via subsidiary Haseko North America, shifts the Japanese builder from passive equity investor to active operating partner in Sunbelt rental housing development.

International Business Times

Three soldiers killed in Japan after shell explodes inside tank gun turret during training exercise

Type 10 is Japan's newest tank, which it started deploying in 2011

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal.

Barchart

Japan Tsunami Wall 'Not Enough'? Terrifying Warning Revives 2011 Fears

Experts question Japan's tsunami defences after renewed quake warnings revive memories of the 2011 disaster and concerns over coastal vulnerability

International Business Times UK

“Professional pianists are the only ones who say, ‘I understand why he wanted to kill himself. I would think the same thing’”: Keith Emerson’s partner says his health issues were caused by his fear of letting people down

Mari Kawaguchi remembers hearing his best-ever performance of Tarkus in a Japanese dive bar, where the critics couldn’t hurt him

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The Independent UK

Japan scraps limits on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift

Japan seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defence partners

AAP

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: ‘Staggered’ Starmer’s struggles and will Trump’s blockade be lifted?

‘Staggered’ Starmer admits to MPs that he was wrong to appoint Mandelson. Trump ‘could end Strait of Hormuz blockade’ to revive Iran peace talks. Japan tsunami warning latest as people told to avoid the coast after 7.5-magnitude earthquake. MAGA influencer who burned Quran with flamethrower banned from entering UK. Former…

The Guardian - AU

One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia’s recycling compare?

Kerbside wheelie bins have been used in Australia since the 1980s but the recycling rate is stuck at 44%. Will another recycling bin make a difference?

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The Independent UK

Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for megaquake after tsunami warnings

Authorities warned that the chances of another earthquake are 10 times higher than normal

The Independent UK

Japan tsunami warning latest as people told to avoid the coast after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

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The Times of India

Japan issues ‘huge’ earthquake advisory after powerful 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded—top developments

Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

Sports Illustrated

Which USWNT Players Made Their Case in the Japan Friendly Series?

Emma Hayes’s team won two and lost one of three April friendlies against the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup champions.

Tom’s Hardware

Tokyo court rules movie and anime 'spoiler articles' are copyright infringement in landmark criminal case — detailed, monetized plot summaries land man in Japanese prison

The Tokyo District Court has ruled that "spoiler articles" that describe the plot of a movie/show in detail now count as copyright infringement. The prosecution argued that these articles are "adaptations" made without permission, and that they earn ad revenue, further taking away fair compensation for IP holders.

The Independent UK

Japan warns another bigger tsunami could hit after earthquake

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The Independent UK

Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern Japanese coast, prompting a tsunami alert

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