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Band of brothers: the Barretts on new challenges and facing old rivals

Jordie is heading to Leinster. Beauden is back from Japan. Scott is All Blacks captain. And next up is England for the unique siblings

The Guardian - UK

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan

The Independent UK

Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure

Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recently been made public

The Independent UK

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S&P Futures Climb as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data, Nike Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.39% this morning as investors bet that the upcoming reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge will strengthen the argument for lower interest rates.

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Apple Vision Pro just launched in four new countries — packed Apple stores reveal the hype might not be over just yet

Vision Pro is now available in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.

iMore

Indicted Mogul Takes On Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System

The ex-chairman of a major Japanese publishing house who was indicted over bribery allegations linked to the Tokyo Olympics sued the government on Thursday over its so-called "hostage justice" detention system.

International Business Times

Tourist Documents Struggle To Check In After Robots Don’t Seem To Speak English

“I’d run away and leave everything behind... you can send it to me by mail. But I’d look for another hotel. How awful!” a TikTok user commented about the intimidating humanoids. The post Tourist Documents Struggle To Check In After Robots Don’t Seem To Speak English first appeared on Bored…

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Sony's Tough memory cards aren't tough enough; partially recalled in Japan

Some Sony Tough memory cards, promised to "work faultlessly in extreme temperatures", have been recalled for failing in cold conditions

Digital Camera World

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila says top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns

The Independent UK

Cartier celebrates Japan’s artistic legacy in Tokyo

‘Musubi – Half-Century of Cartier in Japan and Beyond’ is a major new exhibition at Tokyo National Museum, celebrating jewellery, Japanese art and creative exchange

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Yen Weakens Further To Put Focus On Tokyo, Asian Equities Rise

The yen extended losses to a fresh 38-year low Friday, putting investors on guard for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

International Business Times

Socceroos firm on World Cup direct path despite Japan

The Socceroos must do battle with Asian powerhouse Japan for a 2026 World Cup spot, but coach Graham Arnold is not losing any sleep over it.

AAP

Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after US economic news showed weekly continuing unemployment claims unexpectedly rose to a 2-1/2 year high, a sign of labor market weakness that is dovish for Fed policy. Also, weaker-than-expected US capital goods orders...

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US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa

The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’

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Three Bodies Found Inside Crater On Mount Fuji

Discoveries of bodies in Mount Fuji crater raise safety concerns. Climbing incidents prompt caution for tourists on Japan's iconic mountain.

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Vespa Goes Sleek And Sporty With New Scooter Color

Vespa has released the GTV300 in a sporty and elegant Travolgente Gray colorway in Japan, adding more options to its already extensive palette of colors.

Al Jazeera

Japan signals it may prop up yen after currency falls to 38-year low

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki says authorities watching currency’s slide with ‘sense of urgency’.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos pitted against Japan and Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualification

The Socceroos face a tantalising rematch with Japan, the side that beat Australia both home and away at the same stage of qualification for the 2022 World Cup

AAP

Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC

The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan's Mount Fuji

Three bodies were found at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, with one of them already brought down from the slopes

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