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Hodgkinson and Hunter-Bell seek British 800m one-two at world championships

The Olympic champion will go for gold in Tokyo while the British team could equal their record total of 10 medals

The Guardian - UK

Georgia Hunter Bell to challenge Keely Hodgkinson in 800m as Great Britain’s World Championship team announced

World champions Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Josh Kerr also handed wildcards to compete

The Independent UK

Tokyo releases AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting

It is projected that ash will begin falling in Tokyo around one to two hours after initial eruption, according to AI video

The Independent UK

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US And Japan Set To Announce $550 Billion Mega Investment Deal, Says Howard Lutnick, But Tokyo Reportedly Resists Binding Terms

The U.S. government is preparing to formally announce a massive $550 billion investment from Japan this week, as stated by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Benzinga

Lachie Kennedy joins Jemima Montag in pulling out of world titles in dual blow for Australia

Australia’s athletics squad has suffered a double blow weeks out from the world championships in Tokyo with the sprinter and race walker both ruled out

The Guardian - AU

Japan lodges protest with China over ‘installation’ in East China Sea

Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.

Al Jazeera

Two injured stars out of Australian team for worlds

Injuries have ruled two Australian stars out of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

AAP

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Tokyo Game Show 2025 countdown: Exact date and time, complete game lineup, and more

Temperature goes up in the fall.

Destructoid

Tokyo authorities apologise at grave of wrongfully accused man

Police and prosecutors acknowledge errors in investigation of Shizuo Aishima case

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson smashes Lausanne Diamond League record in 800m victory

Keely Hodgkinson won her second Diamond League race in five days to set the bar high for the world championships in Tokyo next month

The Guardian - UK

Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in Lausanne

With the World Championships in Tokyo coming up next month, Hodgkinson – who has been recovering from a hamstring injury – laid down another marker.

The Independent UK

Revealed: The city that’s been named No 1 in the world for a ‘workation’

Tokyo tops global ranking, with judges praising its blend of culture, connectivity and access to nature

The Independent UK

SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off

On Wednesday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

Benzinga

'End of era': Popular Glasgow restaurant to shut down after seven years

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Author Rie Qudan: Why I used ChatGPT to write my prize-winning novel

Sympathy Tower Tokyo attracted controversy for being partly written using AI. Does its author think the technology could write a better novel than a human?

Benzinga

Japanese Startup Helical Fusion Raises $15 Million To Build 'Another Sun' On Earth — Promises 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy By 2030s

In an effort to advance fusion-based clean energy, Tokyo-based Helical Fusion announced last month it raised $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of the world's first steady-state net power fusion plant, a reactor that the firm's CEO calls "another sun" on Earth.

International Business Times UK

Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett Dating: How They Met, When Their Romance Began and Other Quick Facts

Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and NFL star Myles Garrett are sparking romance rumours after a Tokyo red carpet debut and a surprise training camp visit. Here's how they met, when it began and the key facts.

The Independent UK

South Korean president urges Japan to confront its colonial history in Liberation Day address

President Lee Jae Myung called on Tokyo to face its history in his Liberation Day address

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Al Jazeera

Japan minister visits controversial shrine to mark World War II anniversary

Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.

The Guardian - UK

World peace at last: Japan surrenders – archive, 1945

On 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan to the Allies in a radio broadcast to the nation. See how the Guardian reported events

International Business Times

Japan Emperor Expresses 'Deep Remorse' 80 Years After WWII

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.

Al Jazeera

China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power

Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.

This stunning Tokyo-inspired running shoe hides ASICS’ most advanced tech yet

ASICS levels up performance with new foam and all-new MEGABLAST and SONICBLAST shoes

The Conversation

Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever

This year marks 80 years since Japan’s catastrophic defeat in the Asia-Pacific War. In 1945, the country lay in ruins. Millions had died in battle or in the devastating Allied bombings of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and other cities. Across Asia and the Pacific, Japan’s bid to create a Greater East…

The Independent UK

Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

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