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India overcome Korea, to meet Japan for gold

The Indian men's hockey team took a firm step towards an Asian Games gold and a ticket to the Paris Olympics, but not before surviving a scare from South Korea. In a pulsating semifinal in which India went from impressive to ordinary before pulling themselves together, Harmanpreet Singh and his…

The Times of India

In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition

Momo Nomura, a graphic artist and entrepreneur, visits a shrine near her business meetings or trips almost weekly

The Independent UK

Fukushima nuclear plant starts 2nd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant says it has begun releasing a second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea after the first round of discharges ended smoothly

The Independent UK

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As Japan releases more Fukushima water, what about the rest of the plant?

More treated water is being released into the Pacific, but the entire decommissioning process will be far more complex.

Al Jazeera

Ray Dalio warns Biden’s chip ban is similar to the pre-WW2 oil sanctions the U.S. placed on Imperial Japan

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned U.S.-China relations are “on the brink.”

Fortune

SI:AM | What We Learned From Wild-Card Game 1s

Plus, an encouraging stat for Zach Wilson and the Jets.

Sports Illustrated

The escalator riddle: would we all move faster and more safely if we stopped walking on them?

The Japanese city of Nagoya has banned travellers from walking up and down escalators. Perhaps it is time everyone followed suit

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England vs Samoa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England play Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Lille today.

Evening Standard

Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope

Japanese Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita says Tokyo hopes to resolve the issue of Chinese ban on its seafood within the World Trade Organization's scope

The Independent UK

Marquez doubts recent podium form will continue in final MotoGP races

The India/Japan double-header provided a welcome boost for Marquez and Honda amidst an otherwise dire campaign.

Autosport

Asian Games: Indian race walkers shine with bronze in debut 35km mixed team event

NEW DELHI: Indian race walkers Manju Rani and Ram Baboo showcased their excellence in the inaugural 35km mixed team event at the Asian Games, securing a bronze medal. The pair, who both hold national records in their respective men's and women's events, combined to achieve a commendable time of 5…

The Times of India

Team GB pipped to bronze by USA in men’s gymnastics world championships

GB and Max Whitlock excelled on the pommel horse, posting the highest score of the night, but Japan clinched the title, with China winning silver

The Guardian - UK

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, traveling to the country amid heightened tensions and after several members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet visited

The Independent UK

Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Soar on U.S. Labor Strength and Hawkish Fed

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.34%. Stocks this morning are sharply lower, with the S&P...

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The Independent UK

Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds of victims seeking compensation over J-pop talent agent’s abuse

Japanese agency acknowledged its late founder assaulted hundreds of boys over the span of five decades

Evening Standard

Japanese city prohibits walking on escalators

A city in Japan has banned walking on escalators in an attempt to limit the number of accidents.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup

England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim a quarter-final place as Pool D winners.

The Guardian - UK

Take Kubo twerks up a storm for Real Sociedad in unique Athletic rivalry

There were a number of standout displays in la Real’s derby success, including from their brilliant young Japanese player

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Stocks Mixed on Higher Bond Yields and Strength in Big Tech

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. Stocks this morning are mixed as rising bond yields...

Autosport

10 things we learned from the 2023 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix

The MotoGP title battle has intensified after Jorge Martin romped to a double victory at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. Having already dealt significant damage to Francesco Bagnaia’s championship lead in India after the factory Ducati rider crashed out of the grand prix, Martin twisted the knife in Japan.

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Markets Today: Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Resume Their Climb

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.20%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.05%. Stock index futures this morning gave up overnight gains and turned lower as rising bond yields weighed on stocks. Stock index futures initially moved higher in...

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders with quarter-finals nearing?

How has the fourth weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?

Motorsport

Pirelli set to abandon C2 shift for F1 2024 after Japan prototype test

F1's official tyre supplier has been evaluating some minor tweaks to next year's tyre compound selection in a bid to tidy up some minor issues.

The Independent UK

Johnny's becomes Smile-Up. Japanese music company hit with sex abuse scandal takes on a new name

The Japanese entertainment company that has acknowledged its founder sexually assaulted hundreds of boys over the span of five decades has taken a new name: Smile-Up

The Guardian - UK

J-pop agency Johnny & Associates to change name amid sexual abuse scandal

Japanese talent agency to create new firm to manage artists as it tries to distance itself from disgraced founder

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