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Takaichi starts Diet session having to deal with agriculture minister’s scandal
Kazuo Yana reportedly cut road budgets for two municipalities after their mayors declined to support him in February's election.
Suzuki undercuts BYD as competition grows in market for low-budget EV minicars
The arrival of Suzuki's first fully electric minicar adds to signs Japan is becoming a key battleground for electric versions of the tiny vehicles.
Western Pacific sees rare trio of storms
The Japan Weather Association said it was the first time in five years that three systems have existed at the same time in the month of October.
How to protect yourself against cybersecurity threats
In light of the influx of recent cyberattacks across Japan, here's what users can do to limit their own vulnerabilities.
South Korea’s Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks
The president called for the country to develop cybersecurity methods suited to the AI era.
Remote-controlled traffic barriers to be installed at flood-prone underpasses
The move comes on the heels of a series of deaths at flooded underpasses, including during heavy rain in August.
Ebola spreads ‘like wildfire’ as health workers battle exhaustion
The widening footprint of hot spots is straining a humanitarian response weakened by major aid cuts.
With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power
Almost a decade of economic reform has helped its growth outpace that of most ex-Soviet peers.
OpenAI apologizes for Australia hack amid pushback on data center project
An OpenAI prototype sought access to a government health statistics portal, sidestepping restrictions to breach a section hosting private files.
Japan to research use of automatic navigation and AI for SDF transport ships
The move is expected to support operation of ships by limited numbers of crew, amid a labor shortage reflecting Japan's graying population.
What happens when Chinese artificial intelligence goes rogue?
Beijing has dismissed some of these warnings as "fearmongering," seeing the calls to slow AI development as an attempt to hold China back.
Japan beats New Zealand in Asian Cup warmup
Ritsu Doan scored a 71st-minute winner for Japan after New Zealand's Ben Old cancelled out Ayase Ueda's opener in the first half.
Falcons thump Saints 45-24 as New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
The game was a rematch of the original "Domecoming" in late September 2006, when the Superdome reopened after suffering extensive damage.
Can Japan build a defense-startup ecosystem?
Japan needs to build a defense-startup ecosystem that connects government demand, procurement, private capital and civilian dual-use technology.
Australian opposition vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history
The Liberal-National Coalition's sweeping proposal comes amid growing anti-immigration sentiment due to high living costs and housing shortages.
French student unrest spreads nationwide as teachers walk out
The protests started in the Paris region in September before unexpectedly gaining steam last week with hundreds of blockades.
Koizumi to meet Okinawa governor after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said he would like to see new response measures implemented "as soon as possible," but declined to offer a timeline.
As state funding stalls, medical researchers in Japan pivot to crowdfunding
Medical campaigns have surged, particularly since the pandemic, when the acute shortage of resources at some hospitals became widely known.
As state funding stalls, medical researchers in Japan pivot to crowdfunding
Medical campaigns have surged, particularly since the pandemic, when the acute shortage of resources at some hospitals became widely known.
Nidec scandal sends bonds to bottom in test for new CEO
The precision motor manufacturer's yen bond due in mid-2032 has slumped to ¥77.7, the lowest among more than 3,000 local corporate notes.
Rays race past error-prone Yankees for 2-0 ALDS advantage
New York's lone bright spot was Ben Rice, who hit solo homers in the fourth and eighth innings.
Ex-prosecutor pushes for recognition of PTSD caused by sexual violence
The former prosecutor formed a group to seek recognition of PTSD caused by sexual violence as an injury under criminal law.
South Korea preparing to force North Korea to apologize over DMZ mine blast
The mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone between the two Koreas seriously wounded two South Korean soldiers, a defense ministry spokesperson has said.
Finance chiefs of Japan and Australia establish dialogue for economic security
The two nations will share information on investment trends and discuss supply chains, including those in the defense industry.
Japan marks 20 years of tackling human error in public transportation
The transport safety management system requires transport operators to build and continuously improve their own safety management arrangements.
Moonshot said to eye early 2027 IPO after value hits $50 billion
The Chinese AI champion has also begun laying the groundwork to gauge investor sentiment through early-look meetings starting as soon as this month.
Liverpool match looms but Man City will know what to expect at Anfield
City faces a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday.
Older people find ways to keep living with pets
A nursing home in Kanagawa Prefecture is welcoming pets to stay in its facility along with their owners.
Takaichi defends absence from ‘last-minute’ G7 online call after criticism
A post by the prime minister on social media suggested that short notice and an agenda focused on diesel prices in Europe and the U.S. were factors.
Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian's racket hit a spectator.
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin confirms retirement after season
The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer.
Sixth-inning rally gives White Sox 2-0 ALDS lead on Guardians
Rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami got the White Sox on the board in the fourth with a sharp single to right that scored Kyle Teel.
Data on 130,000 students and teachers possibly exposed, Osaka university says
Data that may have been exposed includes the names, addresses and email addresses of people linked to the institution, it said.
Boeing’s preparation pays off with U.S. Navy jet-fighter contract win
Last week's victory in bidding to build the next-generation fighter comes after Boeing secured the Air Force's F-47 program last year.
Evacuation order to be partially lifted in Fukushima town
Futaba is one of two municipalities that host Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of ‘Jane Doe’
Protesters called for an inquiry into how Cornell's administration has handled the matter, as well as new guidelines for handling future cases.
Indian states seek extra power to avoid outages as supplies tighten, officials say
Weaker hydropower generation following an El Nino-related decline in rainfall and maintenance at some plants have tightened electricity supplies.
Quebec separatists win power in new challenge for Canada’s Carney
The French-speaking province's new premier has promised to hold a referendum on secession during his four-year term.
Toyota’s ‘baby’ Land Cruiser seen bolstering Asia car sales
The smallest in its lineup, the new Land Cruiser is doing well both domestically and abroad.
‘Act before it’s too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees
As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is shrinking rather than growing in Tokyo.
Potential Iranian drone attack led to exit of U.S. aircraft from British air base
The suspected attack was part of an Iranian plot to strike aircraft and kill some of the several hundred American personnel stationed there.
FlyDubai hijacking turns into flash point in Israeli election
One of the election's most potent themes is accountability for security failures.
Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The advance, if confirmed, would loosen the Houthis' grip on a vital Red Sea oil route.
Lula hunts for one more improbable comeback after shock election setback
With just 20 days to the runoff vote, the 80-year-old president needs to broaden his appeal beyond the left.
Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies
The death has sparked public health fears on social media, but the authorities said on Monday the situation was under control.
The U.S. said China was priming a trade superweapon. Then it vanished.
It could not be established why the LOGINK platform championed by Beijing as a "key project" spiraled into financial and legal troubles.
A Finnish metal band riffs on dark fantasy manga ‘Berserk’
Finland-based metal band Beast in Black has found a well of inspiration in Kentaro Miura's classic manga "Berserk."
How Macron’s decade in power left France as Europe’s weakest link
French finance chief Roland Lescure is now leading a rearguard action to preserve what's left of Macronomics and the French president's legacy.
The Iraq War is finally over. It did some good.
About 4,500 Americans died in Iraq since 2003, around 3,500 in combat, and more than 30,000 were wounded.
South Korean probe concludes North Korea planted DMZ mines
The findings were consistent with a preliminary probe that indicated North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line
Scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’
Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
BOJ to declare underlying inflation has reached 2%, sources say
The central bank will express its view as early as Oct. 30 in its next quarterly Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices report.
Tokyo’s record streak of rain comes to an end
Friday's showers capped the city's longest stretch of rainy days since records began in 1886.
AI is the greatest grievance machine ever
The largest problem of all is agency. Apply for a job these days and there is a good chance you will be told "algorithm says no."
Japan wants a pharma boom. It needs a new strategy.
Japan is seeking to make pharmaceuticals a pillar of economic growth and security, requiring innovation and manufacturing capacity.
Preventing artificial intelligence from triggering a world war
A mechanism for distinguishing unintended harm from deliberate attacks is urgently needed.
Cost pressures and deadlock force Honda to rework India strategy, sources say
The automaker is partnering with Tata Technologies after its Japanese and Indian managers failed to agree on which suppliers to use for upcoming cars.
Daiwa Securities says info on 110,000 clients may have been leaked
The brokerage said the leak resulted from the servers of an external vendor being hacked.
Hokkaido ranked most attractive prefecture for 18th year in a row
Three cities in Hokkaido — Sapporo, Hakodate and Otaru — also ranked as the top three most attractive municipalities in Japan, a survey found.
Takaichi mentions Okinawa murder in parliament speech as U.S. military weighs response
The U.S. side was weighing a period of mourning, among other measures, after a U.S. Marine was arrested in connection with the killing.
Takaichi lays out ‘proactive fiscal policy’ as new session of parliament begins
In her policy address, the prime minister said Japan needed further action to turn higher wages and investment into sustained growth.
Scandal-hit mayor up against six challengers in Yokohama race
Former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka is in focus ahead of the Oct. 18 poll, which comes just weeks after his resignation over harassment.
A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class
From Oct. 1, select trains running between Tokyo and Hakata will offer the most luxurious way yet to travel on a bullet train.
Braves bounce back with victory to pull even in NLDS against Dodgers
Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 with a triple and a double, scored one run and drove in another as the Braves head home in the best-of-five series with Game 3 on Tuesday.
Instrument seller works to make disaster-hit town in Miyagi a music hub
Chiba Prefecture-based Sound House has established a logistics center and showroom in the town of Onagawa, which was struck by the March 2011 tsunami.
Drake Maye has big day as Patriots beat Bills
Maye ended the game with 269 passing yards and another 54 rushing.
Hiroshima’s rural high schools attract students from across Japan
Hiroshima's experiment is part of a broader national trend that sees small, rural high schools recruiting students from outside their prefectures.
Millennium to hire Jera power trader in Japan energy push
Since being liberalized about a decade ago, Japan's power market has drawn growing interest from domestic and overseas firms as trading expands.
Portugal keeps door open for star Ronaldo to return
Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after being an unused substitute in a win over Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark.
South Korea soccer captain apologizes for gloating about military exemption
South Korea defeated host Japan 1-0 on Saturday in the men's final in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, for their fourth Asian Games title in a row.
EU and China to hold two-day talks in Beijing aiming to avert trade war
A shift by Chinese firms into more high-tech manufacturing is threatening many traditional EU industries.
BOJ’s deputy chief flags AI’s possible impact on neutral rate
The comments come as economists and market players try to assess high quickly and how far the BOJ will raise interest rates.
Mayor pushing for spent nuclear-fuel facility reelected in Yamaguchi
Tetsuo Nishi said nuclear power-related subsidies from the state would help fund the town's child-rearing and resident-welfare measures.
On daughter’s birthday, mother of abductee Megumi Yokota prays for reunion
Sakie Yokota had prepared a birthday cake for her daughter every year, but she stopped a few years ago as it was "painful."
Thai police rescue two Japanese men believed to have been forced into fraud
The men are believed to have been forced to take part in fraud at a base in Myanmar.
U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader’s son
U.S. officials say Wanying Zhang used tradecraft to avoid detection and never notified Washington that she was acting for a foreign government.
Intense heat puts births in jeopardy, U.N. says during Fiji talks
The South Pacific is among the most vulnerable regions in the world to global warming.
Nippon Paint to buy Akzo’s Southeast Asia unit for $1.35 billion
Japan's No. 1 paint company had previously sought to buy Akzo's entire residential and commercial paints unit for $8.4 billion.
Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale
U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to woo Chinese President Xi Jinping have sowed uncertainty about the United States' commitment to Taiwan.
Netanyahu orders security review of flights to Israel after Flydubai attack
Israeli media outlets have reported that pilots from countries hostile to Israel have repeatedly flown into the country in recent years.
Japan should keep focus on cheap Mideast oil, local refiner says
The comments from Taiyo Oil's CEO push back against a government drive to diversify crude sourcing triggered by the U.S.-Iran war.
Japan to bolster cyberthreat-hunting for critical infrastructure systems
The government will develop methods to detect cyberattack threats and share them with utilities and telecommunications companies.
Daryz races to second straight Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown
Daryz is the first two-time winner since Enable in 2017 and 2018 and first colt to achieve the feat since Alleged almost half a century ago.
MSDF deploys V-BAT uncrewed surveillance aircraft
The aircraft can autonomously patrol predetermined routes, collecting surveillance footage and transmitting it to a command vessel in real time.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety
Superintelligence in the wrong hands can become "super dangerous," the SoftBank Group chief said.
Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at rain-soaked Bahrain Grand Prix
George Russell, who was still alive with an outside chance at catching his Mercedes teammate Antonelli for the drivers' title, saw those hopes take a blow due to an engine failure.
OpenAI’s Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he believes "people will do tremendously — orders of magnitude more — good stuff than bad stuff" with AI.
U.S. B-1 bombers removed from U.K. base at center of terror plot
The New York Times, citing two unnamed U.S. officials, reported that the withdrawal had been carried out with unusual swiftness and urgency.
Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil runoff
With conservative allies dominating across Brazil in Sunday's voting, Bolsonaro capped the day by taking about 47% of the vote.
Hundreds of schools to shut Monday as student protests rock France
French high school students say their studies are being ruined by grievances including high teacher absence rates and dilapidated facilities.
Flu spreads in quake-hit Kumamoto as Japan sees early outbreak
With more than 1,300 people still in evacuation centers two months after the temblor, an expert has stressed the importance of early vaccination.
Thai locals confront the consequences of the country’s decades-long tourism push
Locals say a surge in foreign-run businesses and land ownership is reshaping communities beyond recognition, breeding resentment.
Flydubai co-pilot lost earlier job for dabbling in extremism
The revelation about the co-pilot's dismissal from Oman Air will likely raise questions about how he was able to get a job at Flydubai.
Argentina prepares to say final farewells to superstar Lionel Messi
The farewell against Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium ends an international career spanning more than two decades.
Mrs. Green Apple doesn’t want to play by ‘the rules’
Motoki Ohmori talks "Pops," challenging musical conventions and what comes next for Japan's biggest band.
Japan changes the language around parent-child deaths
A long-standing term tied to lovers and family suicides is being reconsidered to better reflect children's lack of choice.
Russia vows to step up strikes and warns diplomats to avoid Kyiv
Moscow has aggressively attacked Ukrainian energy sites ahead of and during winter throughout the more than four-year war.
Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims
The allegations also surfaced after months of reports of tensions between Bardella and Le Pen.
Amid shifting attitudes toward immigrants, disinformation unsettles Vietnamese in Japan
As Japan tightens its visa rules, some Vietnamese say their community has become a target of anti-immigration disinformation.