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Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
Welsh village becomes UK area where everyone has ultrafast broadband
Before the changes, one resident said it was quicker to send a postcard than message.October 19 -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
Tokyo police say a man was arrested after throwing several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashing his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residenceOctober 19 -
World - Financial Times
Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises
Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surgeOctober 19 -
Business - The New York Times
Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters
An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the police in Tokyo said.October 19 -
Business - Financial Times
KKR and Bain in all-out $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Private equity titans cause a stir in the country, with a rare battle over Japanese software companyOctober 19 -
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Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes
Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?October 18 -
World - The New York Times
Israel Destroys Nearly All of a Lebanese Village, Photos and Videos Show
About two dozen buildings were demolished in the village, which The Times identified as Mhaibib, just over a mile from Israel’s northern border.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
"The Dish": TikTok's "Sandwich King" Owen Han shares secret to crafting the perfect sandwich
Owen Han, known as the "Sandwich King" on TikTok, has captivated fans with his delicious sandwich creations, racking up hundreds of millions of views. Now, he's sharing his recipes in a new ...October 18 -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan
Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...October 18 -
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Top stories - BBC News
King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business
Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets stick with righties in lineup for NLCS Game 4 vs. Dodgers, but does Carlos Mendoza's logic make sense?
New York's first-year manager is staying the course with Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez against Yoshinobu YamamotoOctober 17 -
World - ABC News
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usualOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan’s joyful clutter
The world has long been in thrall to the idea that Japan is a haven of controlled, ordered minimalism. But the reality is much different – and far messier – than you might expect. This essay first ...October 17 -
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Judge invalidates key parts of Georgia election rules crafted by Trump allies
A Georgia judge invalidated several new election rules, calling the measures approved by the state's Republican-controlled election board unconstitutional and in violation of state law.October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now
As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense | Barney Ronay
Champions League conqueror is a fiery tactical zealot but narrative has always been that England need a winner. Well, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s ...October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Steelers QB situation: Making sense of Russell Wilson reportedly getting first-team reps at practice this week
Could Wilson unseat Justin Fields for Week 7?October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challengesOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Rise of Gail’s shows big British appetite for craft bakery
The private equity-backed chain is accused of displacing independents by selling sourdough at scaleOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes
Russia says it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line before winter arrivesOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village
Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by HizbollahOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...October 14 -
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Sports - ABC News
Jets' Jeff Ulbrich once thought being a coach was 'craziness' until one play made it all make sense
Jeff Ulbrich’s passion for coaching began with a play by the man who replaced him on the football fieldOctober 13