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Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks
The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.Japan -
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The New York Times - Tech
Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks
One of the world’s most technologically advanced nations has held on to some of the most outmoded devices.Japan -
ABC News - World
Vatican excommunicates a former ambassador to the US and declares him guilty of schism
The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the United States after finding him guilty of schism -
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Tokyo's Governor Koike declares victory after exit polls project her reelection for a third term
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has declared her reelection victory as soon as media exit polls projected her winning a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital -
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French leftwing parties jostle to lead new government after unexpected victory
Nouveau Front Populaire bloc won the most parliamentary seats but fell short of majorityFrance -
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Japan's top court orders government to compensate disabled people forced to undergo sterilization
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of ... -
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Japan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized
Japan’s Supreme Court ordered the government Wednesday to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen people with disabilities who were forcibly sterilized. -
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Japan's top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of ... -
ABC News - World
US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the ... -
The Hill - Politics
Karl Rove predicts Biden will end campaign: It's ‘bleeding out in front of us’
Republican strategist Karl Rove suggested Friday that President Biden may step aside before November, saying his campaign is "bleeding out in front of us" following a poor debate showing last week. “That situation has deteriorated, and who thinks ...Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
US Government Awards Moderna $176 Million for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
As fears of a pandemic mount, the biotech company’s mRNA vaccine trial is set to release Phase 1/2 results later this year, with a larger Phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2025. -
The Guardian - World
Lewis Hamilton feared he would not win again as he ends victory drought
Hamilton’s British Grand Prix success his first since 2021‘To have this feeling … I’ve never cried coming from a win’Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he feared he might never win again and suffered mental health issues as he endured over two years ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
Financial Times - World
Growth is UK’s ‘national mission’, Rachel Reeves declares
Chancellor to focus on measures such as planning reform to unblock stalled housebuilding projects -
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Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden -
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Examining Detroit's revitalization efforts after long decline
More than a decade after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, the city has seen the first increase in population since 1957, and with it a slew of new businesses. Axios Detroit reporter Annalise Frank joins to discuss. -
The Guardian - World
White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures. For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Tempted by Japan's Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett
American investors who avoided a hit from the slumping yen have done much better.Japan -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.Japan -
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The UK’s new electoral map in charts
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Financial Times - World
The case for an England victory in the Euros
Dull passing game has dogged favourites until quarter-finals but easier route leaves them well placed for glory -
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Disaster zone declared in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl bears down
Jamaica's prime minister has declared the island a disaster zone for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl blows through. Tom Hanson has been monitoring the storm from Montego Bay and has the latest on conditions. -
CBS News - World
Vatican excommunicates ex-ambassador to U.S., declares him guilty of schism
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who once served as the Vatican's ambassador to the U.S., was found guilty of schism. -
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Recount begins for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
The SNP candidate has already conceded defeat, with the seat expected to be won by the Lib Dems. -
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Liberal Democrats win last UK seat to declare result
Angus MacDonald won in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire where the declaration was delayed by two recounts.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint
Supplier to Ford and Volkswagen may have to be rescued by its South Korean parent as losses mount -
The Guardian - World
Labour to seek joint declaration with EU on wide-ranging security pact
Exclusive: Foreign secretary says deal would allow UK to work more closely with bloc on issues such as defence and energy. Labour is seeking a sweeping joint declaration with the EU to usher in a wide-ranging security pact covering defence, ...European Union -
The Hill - Politics
Is the end of Iran's Islamic Republic in sight?
Every hopeful spark for this ancient nation has been quickly extinguished by internal and external forces — until now. -
The Guardian - World
French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed
Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote. France’s prime minister has said nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) winning an outright majority in ... -
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'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Forcefully Rejects Efforts to Push Him Out of Race
The president defiantly and repeatedly rejected calls to withdraw following last week’s debate, telling supporters in Wisconsin and a prime-time television audience that he is determined to win re-election against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
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Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo. -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl: Britons join global aid effort amid Caribbean devastation
New UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, adds to support of individuals raising funds for disaster-hit islands. Britons have joined a growing global effort to help thousands of people in the Caribbean left homeless and destitute after Hurricane ... -
Politico - Politics
4 more senior Dems call on Biden to stand down from reelection bid
Other Democrats also expressed concerns with the president's prospects during a private Sunday call.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Judge Denies Effort by Trump Co-Defendant to Have Charges Dismissed
Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald J. Trump, claimed that he was the victim of vindictive prosecution in the classified documents case.Donald Trump