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Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title
21-year-old beats grand champion HoshoryuWrestler uses ring name Aonishiki ArataDanylo Yavhusishyn has become …
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With tsunami warnings lifted, millions return home after powerful Pacific earthquake
Country after country has lifted or downgraded warnings, telling coastal residents they can returnTsunami warn…
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Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France
Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd organisation faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in JulyPaul Watso…
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Japanese stocks soar after massive sell-off shook global markets
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closes more than 10% up with other Asia markets rebounding on TuesdayBusiness live – …
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Japan and US upgrade military ties citing threat from China as ‘greatest strategic challenge’
US defence secretary says China is 'engaging in coercive behaviour, trying to change the status quo in the Eas…
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Donald Trump rally shooting: world leaders condemn political violence
Presidents and prime ministers denounce shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania and wish him a quick recoveryT…
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Japanese man arrested at Hawaii airport for allegedly carrying inert grenades in luggage
The terminal at Hawaii’s Hilo International Airport was temporarily evacuated while a bomb squad checked if th…
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Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons o…
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Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership
Fumio Kishida warns of risks from China in address to Congress and says Japan determined to do more to share r…
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US and Japan push for ban on nuclear weapons in space with UN security council resolution
UN chief António Guterres says risk of nuclear war has escalated and that ‘humanity cannot survive a sequel to…
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Space One rocket explodes soon after launch in Japan
First attempt with private Kairos rocket was intended to test viability of homegrown commercial launch busines…
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Japan Airlines pilots in Tokyo plane crash had to be told of fire by cabin crew – report
Flight attendants needed permission from cockpit to open emergency exits, broadcaster reportsPilots on a Japan…
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Japan earthquake: death toll rises to 62 amid warnings of landslides and aftershocks
Ishikawa and its Noto peninsula, one of the worst affected areas, has been hit by more than 100 aftershocksJap…
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea and call Israeli vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Footage shows masked gunmen jumping on to Galaxy Leader, which Israel says is British-ownedSee all our Israel-…
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Japan to start Fukushima water release within weeks – report
Release of contaminated water from the damaged nuclear plant has been criticised by fishers and countries in t…
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Fukushima plan to release water into ocean approved by UN watchdog
IAEA report says discharge would have ‘negligible radiological impact on people and the environment’The UN’s n…
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China hits back at G7 nations, accusing them of ‘smears’ and ‘slander’
Beijing summons Japan’s ambassador, and warns UK against ‘slander’ as it condemned China-related criticism at …
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G7 prepares new Russia sanctions as Zelenskiy to attend summit in person
Ukrainian president to take part in Hiroshima talks on Sunday as leaders target exports to RussiaFollow G7 sum…
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Joe Biden cancels Australian visit amid US domestic debt deadlock
President had been due to address parliament next week, the first US leader in 10 years to do so, as part of A…
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Japan’s PM escapes explosion unharmed after suspected attack
Man detained after what looked like a smoke bomb was thrown at Fumio Kishida just before speechThe Japanese pr…