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Power trading in Japan set to grow as Jera purchase deal expires

Power trading in Japan set to grow as Jera purchase dea...

The shake-up is already driving hedging activity in the futures market, as trade...

Parties divided on defense spending increase

Parties divided on defense spending increase

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to ask Japan and o...

EU’s far right to help shape 2040 climate goals after vote fails

EU’s far right to help shape 2040 climate goals after v...

An initiative to fast-track legislation, which would have stripped power from th...

Rescuers search for 160 missing Texas flood victims

Rescuers search for 160 missing Texas flood victims

Officials say no one has been found alive since July 4, when the flash flood arr...

Taking GDP out of the China equation

Taking GDP out of the China equation

There are problems with looking at China’s vitality through the GDP lens — the d...

Meta poached Apple’s Pang with pay package of over $200 million

Meta poached Apple’s Pang with pay package of over $200...

Apple didn’t try to match Meta's offer to engineer Ruoming Pang as it far exceed...

China detains female writers of 'boys' love' content in porn crackdown

China detains female writers of 'boys' love' content in...

The detentions since March have triggered debate on social media about the limit...

Police double staff who help prevent lone-wolf attacks after 2022 Abe shooting

Police double staff who help prevent lone-wolf attacks ...

Japan's National Police Agency has also strengthened cyber patrols to find threa...

DPP appears to be losing its luster as Upper House vote approaches

DPP appears to be losing its luster as Upper House vote...

The small opposition party is in a tight spot amid speculation that it may be lo...

Emperor Naruhito visits <i>kōsen</i> technical school in Mongolia

Emperor Naruhito visits <i>kōsen</i> technical school i...

About 40% of the school's graduates are employed in Japan.

Rubio to meet Lavrov while U.S. sends more weapons to Ukraine

Rubio to meet Lavrov while U.S. sends more weapons to U...

The U.S. and Russia's top diplomats are expected to hold talks on the sidelines ...

India plans to kickstart rare-earth magnet output to cut China reliance

India plans to kickstart rare-earth magnet output to cu...

China's tightening of export controls on rare earths amid a trade war with the U...

In Indonesia, a startup captures coolants to stop global warming

In Indonesia, a startup captures coolants to stop globa...

With cooling demand increasing as the planet warms, concern is growing over high...

Prominent political speakers step up for candidates ahead of July 20 election

Prominent political speakers step up for candidates ahe...

Party heavyweights are drawing crowds and grabbing headlines with an intensity t...

Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says

Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen,...

Masatsugu Asakawa was deeply involved in Japan's trade and currency negotiations...

Japanese carmakers slash export prices to U.S. to offset tariff hit

Japanese carmakers slash export prices to U.S. to offse...

The move raises concerns over companies’ profitability and whether they can cont...

Fuji Media shares dip after company floats poison pill defense

Fuji Media shares dip after company floats poison pill ...

The broadcaster said it's considering measures to stop one of Japan’s most promi...

'Monster' Inoue to face Akhmadaliev in Nagoya

'Monster' Inoue to face Akhmadaliev in Nagoya

After a bout in Vegas, the 32-year-old returns to his home country to take on Mu...

Jones urges Brave Blossoms to 'create history' against Wales

Jones urges Brave Blossoms to 'create history' against ...

The Brave Blossoms came from behind to beat the Welsh last weekend and they are ...

AI giant Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 trillion milestone

AI giant Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 trill...

The achievement marks new milestone in Wall Street's bet that artificial intelli...

China says it foiled foreign spying plots, including 'honeytrap'

China says it foiled foreign spying plots, including 'h...

Beijing did not name the countries alleged to be behind the plots.

Taiwan's shows off new U.S. Abrams tanks during annual military drills

Taiwan's shows off new U.S. Abrams tanks during annual ...

Analysts say Taiwan's first new tanks for 24 years would need to be protected ag...

Two cargo ships sink after deadly Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Two cargo ships sink after deadly Houthi attacks in Red...

If attacks worsen, the violence could boost oil prices, freight rates and insura...

South Korean court orders new arrest of disgraced ex-President Yoon

South Korean court orders new arrest of disgraced ex-Pr...

Yoon sent shock waves through South Korean democracy when he made a short-lived ...

Uniqlo owner misses earnings estimates on weak China sales

Uniqlo owner misses earnings estimates on weak China sales

Fast Retailing's operating profit in the three months ended May was ¥146.7 billi...

Malaysia says China will sign Southeast Asia's nuke-free treaty

Malaysia says China will sign Southeast Asia's nuke-fre...

China will sign the treaty as soon as all documentation is ready, according to M...

Europe’s clash with Musk’s xAI escalates after Grok’s rants

Europe’s clash with Musk’s xAI escalates after Grok’s r...

The chatbot on Tuesday made antisemitic comments on social media platform X.

Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October

Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conver...

The stricter measures come in response to a series of high-profile car accidents...

Philippines struggling to ready underfunded schools for climate hazards

Philippines struggling to ready underfunded schools for...

Teachers want the government to do more than tweak the school calendar, and also...

Tibetan glacial lake drainage triggered deadly flood in Nepal, climate body says

Tibetan glacial lake drainage triggered deadly flood in...

At least 19 people are still missing in Nepal following the flood.

Philippine defense chief rules out U.S. as factor in China's 'expansionist' agenda

Philippine defense chief rules out U.S. as factor in Ch...

Despite rising tension in the regional flash point of the South China Sea, the P...

Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies

Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox ho...

Yoshida had offseason shoulder surgery and completed a five-game minor league re...

GSDF begins Osprey deployment to new camp in southwestern Japan

GSDF begins Osprey deployment to new camp in southweste...

The deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture...

Fuel switches in focus as preliminary crash report of Air India jet nears

Fuel switches in focus as preliminary crash report of A...

It is not clear how much information would be available in the report, which com...

Apple eyes U.S. Formula 1 broadcast rights after movie success: report

Apple eyes U.S. Formula 1 broadcast rights after movie ...

The report follows the strong box office performance of Apple's high-octane raci...

Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services

Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netfl...

Today, more than half of Netflix’s global users watch anime on its service, with...

Over 10,000 people sent to hospital last week due to heatstroke

Over 10,000 people sent to hospital last week due to he...

Last week's number is more than double of that a week earlier.

New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way

New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Bas...

Modern cooling infrastructure will likely have few sumo fans wishing for a retur...

Trump signals continuing trade-defense link as tariff talks drag on

Trump signals continuing trade-defense link as tariff t...

The U.S. leader has again alleged that Seoul is taking advantage of Washington o...

Japan needs to take the quantum-technology leap

Japan needs to take the quantum-technology leap

Policymakers must focus on specific sectors, test new ideas through public-priva...

Air superiority vs. air denial: Redefining U.S. airpower strategy

Air superiority vs. air denial: Redefining U.S. airpowe...

The strategic debate is centering on whether to prioritize offensive or defensiv...

How U.S. buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban

How U.S. buyers of critical minerals bypass China's exp...

Trade data illustrate a re-routing of U.S. shipments via third countries — an is...

Districts with single contested seat hold promise of success in Upper House vote

Districts with single contested seat hold promise of su...

Both the ruling and opposition parties are directing a large part of their elect...

Red Bull fires team principal Christian Horner

Red Bull fires team principal Christian Horner

The 51-year-old Briton was the longest-serving team principal, having been in th...

NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote

NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of U...

Sound bites such as “Japanese First” and “revision of preferential treatment for...

Sabalenka fights back from set down to beat Siegemund in Wimbledon nailbiter

Sabalenka fights back from set down to beat Siegemund i...

Sabalenka fights back from set down to beat Siegemund in Wimbledon nailbiter

Five Israeli troops killed in Gaza ambush

Five Israeli troops killed in Gaza ambush

Five Israeli troops killed in Gaza ambush

Women’s Euro 2025, explained: Dates, fixtures, pundits and how to watch on TV

Women’s Euro 2025, explained: Dates, fixtures, pundits ...

Having been drawn in a tough group defending champions England get campaign off ...

The best vacuum cleaners for a tidy home

The best vacuum cleaners for a tidy home

We’ve tested leading brands and asked professional cleaning experts for advice, ...

Iran pushes tens of thousands of Afghans back into hands of Taliban in ‘security’ crackdown

Iran pushes tens of thousands of Afghans back into hand...

The arrival of hundreds of thousands of people at an inhospitable border crossin...

Joao Pedro rockets fire Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro rockets fire Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro rockets fire Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Amazon Prime Day 2025: 27 best deals approved by our experts, from fans to carpet cleaners

Amazon Prime Day 2025: 27 best deals approved by our ex...

The annual summer sale, exclusive to Prime subscribers, is here

Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals live: Laptops, TVs, beauty devices and more chosen by our experts

Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals live: Laptops, TVs, beauty ...

Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals live: Laptops, TVs, beauty devices and more chosen b...

Norrie thrashed by Alcaraz to end British hopes at Wimbledon

Norrie thrashed by Alcaraz to end British hopes at Wimb...

Norrie thrashed by Alcaraz to end British hopes at Wimbledon

Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on medicine

Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on medicine

Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on medicine

Tears for Dimitrov after injury hands Sinner huge Wimbledon let-off

Tears for Dimitrov after injury hands Sinner huge Wimbl...

Tears for Dimitrov after injury hands Sinner huge Wimbledon let-off

What’s on TV: Johnny Vegas’s Little Shop of Antiques, Trainwreck: The Real Project X, A Yorkshire Farm and more

What’s on TV: Johnny Vegas’s Little Shop of Antiques, T...

Your complete TV guide to the week’s best shows, across terrestrial and digital ...

Novak Djokovic resorts to topless breathing technique to beat De Minaur in three-hour thriller

Novak Djokovic resorts to topless breathing technique t...

Novak Djokovic resorts to topless breathing technique to beat De Minaur in three...

Djokovic looks vulnerable in three-hour win over De Minaur at Wimbledon

Djokovic looks vulnerable in three-hour win over De Min...

Djokovic looks vulnerable in three-hour win over De Minaur at Wimbledon

What to wear on a first date: Style advice for every occasion

What to wear on a first date: Style advice for every oc...

Nervous about your first date outfit? Discover expert tips from personal stylist...

The 11 best air fryers in 2025 for fast, effortless cooking, tried and tested with expert advice

The 11 best air fryers in 2025 for fast, effortless coo...

We put air fryers in the hot seat, testing them for ease of use, consistent resu...

The perfect holiday in Devon, the quintessential British break

The perfect holiday in Devon, the quintessential Britis...

An insider guide to planning the ultimate trip to the county of craggy coves, co...

The 14 best coffee machines tried and tested, from bean-to-cup machines to pod coffee makers

The 14 best coffee machines tried and tested, from bean...

From big, barista-style coffee machines to compact espresso makers and pod and c...

The best carpet cleaners for removing stains, tried and tested at home with expert advice

The best carpet cleaners for removing stains, tried and...

What is the best carpet cleaner for removing stains and pet dirt at home? We tes...

Iranian president: Israel tried to assassinate me

Iranian president: Israel tried to assassinate me

Iranian president: Israel tried to assassinate me

Loneliness and isolation are the hidden threats to global health we can no longer ignore

Loneliness and isolation are the hidden threats to glob...

Irrefutable evidence that social health is as important to our well-being as phy...

The 16 best pillows for a good night’s sleep in 2025

The 16 best pillows for a good night’s sleep in 2025

We tested dozens of the best down, memory foam and microfibre pillows in our que...

Housing market stalls amid jobs slowdown

Housing market stalls amid jobs slowdown

Housing market stalls amid jobs slowdown

What’s on TV: Scrublands: Silver, Last Pundit Standing, Heatwaves: The New Normal? and more

What’s on TV: Scrublands: Silver, Last Pundit Standing,...

Your complete TV guide to the week’s best shows, across terrestrial and digital ...

What’s on TV: Live Aid at 40, F1 British Grand Prix, Insomnia and more

What’s on TV: Live Aid at 40, F1 British Grand Prix, In...

Your complete TV guide to the week’s best shows, across terrestrial and digital ...

Norris on way to matching Hamilton and Mansell levels of F1 fandom

Norris on way to matching Hamilton and Mansell levels o...

Norris on way to matching Hamilton and Mansell levels of F1 fandom

Cameron Norrie in sportsmanship row during epic five-set victory

Cameron Norrie in sportsmanship row during epic five-se...

Cameron Norrie in sportsmanship row during epic five-set victory

Emma Raducanu cheers on Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular victory over Andrey Rublev

Emma Raducanu cheers on Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular v...

Emma Raducanu cheers on Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular victory over Andrey Rublev

England and Ben Stokes’ flaws brutally exposed as India run riot

England and Ben Stokes’ flaws brutally exposed as India...

England and Ben Stokes’ flaws brutally exposed as India run riot

Sonay Kartal bows out with vow to invest £240,000 prize money

Sonay Kartal bows out with vow to invest £240,000 prize...

Sonay Kartal bows out with vow to invest £240,000 prize money

Sloppy England reduced to shadow of former selves by France in Euros opener

Sloppy England reduced to shadow of former selves by Fr...

Sloppy England reduced to shadow of former selves by France in Euros opener

England’s new Test-match animals emerge in brilliant victory over Argentina

England’s new Test-match animals emerge in brilliant vi...

England’s new Test-match animals emerge in brilliant victory over Argentina

Novak Djokovic claims 100th Wimbledon win in ominous statement to rivals

Novak Djokovic claims 100th Wimbledon win in ominous st...

Novak Djokovic claims 100th Wimbledon win in ominous statement to rivals

Bazballers must swallow their pride and bat for a draw

Bazballers must swallow their pride and bat for a draw

Bazballers must swallow their pride and bat for a draw

Verstappen’s rear-wing masterstroke beats British pack to stun Silverstone

Verstappen’s rear-wing masterstroke beats British pack ...

Verstappen’s rear-wing masterstroke beats British pack to stun Silverstone

Lions’ underwhelming display means Andy Farrell knows these are his midweek dirt-trackers

Lions’ underwhelming display means Andy Farrell knows t...

Lions’ underwhelming display means Andy Farrell knows these are his midweek dirt...

Liverpool players join thousands at Diogo Jota’s funeral in emotional farewell

Liverpool players join thousands at Diogo Jota’s funera...

Liverpool players join thousands at Diogo Jota’s funeral in emotional farewell

All Blacks hold on for narrow victory over France in thrilling encounter

All Blacks hold on for narrow victory over France in th...

All Blacks hold on for narrow victory over France in thrilling encounter

The best kitchen scales, tried and tested at home – but is digital better than mechanical?

The best kitchen scales, tried and tested at home – but...

We tested the best kitchen scales for accuracy, looks and ease of use

The best air beds for guests staying overnight, plus options for camping

The best air beds for guests staying overnight, plus op...

We sleep on the job to review the best air beds – also known as inflatable mattr...

The best mattress for back pain, recommended by an osteopath

The best mattress for back pain, recommended by an oste...

Our expert says the best mattress for back pain depends on your posture, weight ...

Lions v Australia, first Test: When is it, where to watch on TV and latest odds

Lions v Australia, first Test: When is it, where to wat...

Plus, who will referee the match and venue details

Strawberry, lemon and mascarpone cheese sandwiches

Strawberry, lemon and mascarpone cheese sandwiches

A sweet treat with a creamy filling layered with slices of ripe fruit

Africa spending more on interest than health as debt crisis spirals

Africa spending more on interest than health as debt cr...

Poor and middle income countries are being forced to cut back on hospitals, scho...

Global childhood vaccination rates plummet

Global childhood vaccination rates plummet

Vaccine hesitancy, unequal access to healthcare and long-lasting disruptions cau...

Hollywood finish as England pull off miracle victory against all odds

Hollywood finish as England pull off miracle victory ag...

Hollywood finish as England pull off miracle victory against all odds

Israel: Campaign against Iran not over

Israel: Campaign against Iran not over

Israel: Campaign against Iran not over

The best sleeping bags for cosy camping, tried and tested by an expert (on some very cold nights)

The best sleeping bags for cosy camping, tried and test...

Phoebe Smith put the top sleeping bags to the test including the best budget buy...

Children among dozens killed in drone strike on Sudan hospital

Children among dozens killed in drone strike on Sudan h...

Tens of thousands have been killed during two years of war, though the destructi...

Harvey Elliott fires England U21s into final, but ‘silly’ knee raises fitness fears

Harvey Elliott fires England U21s into final, but ‘sill...

Harvey Elliott fires England U21s into final, but ‘silly’ knee raises fitness fears

Emma Raducanu raises Wimbledon fitness concerns after defeat by 19-year-old

Emma Raducanu raises Wimbledon fitness concerns after d...

Emma Raducanu raises Wimbledon fitness concerns after defeat by 19-year-old

Is Aaron Pierre the next James Bond? What we know about the new 007 film

Is Aaron Pierre the next James Bond? What we know about...

The Dune mastermind is directing Bond 26. But will 007 be played by Aaron Taylor...

Indonesia to be vaccine self-sufficient by 2037, says health minister

Indonesia to be vaccine self-sufficient by 2037, says h...

Exclusive: Budi Gunadi Sadikin says dependency on other countries puts too many ...

International development is evolving from handouts to partnerships

International development is evolving from handouts to ...

A modernised approach to international development involves mutually beneficial ...

Britain slashes global vaccine budget, putting millions of women and girls at risk

Britain slashes global vaccine budget, putting millions...

The move comes as Britain and other Western powers dramatically cut their aid bu...

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