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Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths
Exclusive: Exhibition will reveal complex reality, featuring women and artistic creations, beyond armour-clad …
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France is in crisis but bond markets leave other governments at risk of meltdown too
Investors rattled by resignation of French PM but country is not alone in trying to grapple with political mat…
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From ‘hellhole’ UK to anti-Muslim rhetoric in Japan, Charlie Kirk took his message abroad
The US rightwing activist also addressed supporters in South Korea and visited Greenland with Donald Trump JrC…
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The Guardian view on fiscal rules and financial myths: Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes | Editorial
Liz Truss fell not for borrowing, but for incompetence. Rachel Reeves mustn’t repeat the mistake with rules ma…
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Don’t believe the hype about nuclear weapons | Letters
We must continue to challenge claims that nuclear weapons are a ‘necessity’, says Caroline Lucas, while Gerry …
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Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step
Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise…
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I changed my mind on banning the bomb, but the threat of nuclear war is growing – and so is complacency | Polly Toynbee
Though the weapons I campaigned against remain terrifying, I doubt we can disarm unilaterally. That should be …
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Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral and a tsunami alert: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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As Trump’s tariff regime becomes clear, Americans may start to foot the bill
Every company at every stage of the supply chain will try to pass on the cost of US tariffs, as much as possib…
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‘The sorest my legs have ever been’: hordes to descend on Hackney for litter-picking world cup
The public-spirited sport of spogomi is catching on across Britain, which boasts its world champion teamArmed …
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Country diary: Komorebi is a green world within a green world | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: So much contained in a single Japanese word – it suggests sunlight through leaves, a …
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Hull teenager becomes second Briton ever to join professional sumo stable
Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional sumo ranks after winning amateur tournamen…
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Lex Greensill says SoftBank managers ‘felt threatened’ by his links to founder
Financier tells court he travelled to Tokyo ‘often weekly’ for mentoring sessions with Masayoshi Son The finan…
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Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
Shift to carmaker’s Burnaston plant in Derbyshire will reduce delivery times for vehicle to North AmericaBusin…
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World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming ChinaT…
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Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to closeBusi…
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Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle
UK judge rejects Robert Albon’s application for parental right of three-year-old girl he had with woman in Dur…
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Nissan to shut seven factories, cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide
Carmaker slumps to £3.4bn loss after talks over Honda merger collapse and US and China sales fallBusiness live…
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Preserving English eccentricity: 20 years of the World Marmalade Awards
The contest now draws in more than 3,200 entries from as far afield as the Czech Republic and South KoreaOrang…
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Oranges are not the only fruit: Cumbrian marmalade awards offer unusual blends
Winning Japanese preserve features pear and yuzu, while entry in ‘interesting additions’ includes peanut butte…