Japan Battles Largest

Japan battles largest wildfire in decades

More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate. More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more ...

The Guardian - 8h

USWNT prepare for SheBelieves Cup 'final' vs. Japan; Manchester City, Tottenham battle in key clash

Here's what to know from the world of soccer on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 3d

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021

A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.

ABC News - 4d

Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’

House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...

The Hill - 4d

Eye Opener: Measles outbreak in Texas is largest in decades

A measles outbreak in Texas is the largest to hit the state in decades. Also, President Trump's budget advances after a chaotic vote, and Democrats slam what could be deep cuts. All that and all ...

CBS News - 3d

Zelenskyy’s toughest battle begins

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is facing his biggest fear: war without US support

Financial Times - 5d

Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.

NBC News - 2d

Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years

Number of babies born declines 5% despite efforts to boost fertility rate

Financial Times - 2d

USWNT loses to Japan in 1st defeat of Hayes era

Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her ...

ESPN - 2d

The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History

U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month.

The New York Times - 6d

Graduates face an uphill battle to employment

University leavers should have benefited from a tighter labour market. Why are so many still searching for a job?

Financial Times - 6d

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.

NBC News - 6d

Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war

The attack came as leaders in Kyiv and across Europe are seeking to navigate rapid changes in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

CBS News - 6d

Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits

Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’

Financial Times - 5d

Measles outbreak grows to nearly 100 cases, with largest impact in Texas

CBS News medical contributor, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest in a measles outbreak in the U.S. that has grown to nearly 100 cases. Most cases are in Texas, which is ...

CBS News - 5d

Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.

BBC News - 4d

Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks of the war into Russia

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 130 Ukrainian drones on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

ABC News - 3d

The good times are over for the world's largest ocean carriers as pricing power plummets

The world's ocean carriers, which transport global trade on giant container ships, are under pricing pressure to start 2025.

CNBC - 2d

Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history

NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence. Sir Keir Starmer is to take UK overseas aid to its lowest level as a percentage of national ...

The Guardian - 1d

IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan

The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan

ABC News - Feb. 20

Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

First-half brace by Mina Tanaka helps Asia’s top team to 4-0 win Australia register just one shot on goal over course of 90 minutes If there was a moment during this capitulation to Japan that ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls

Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan

Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problem

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses

Buffett said Berkshire will moderately increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses over time.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Japan's emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ...

ABC News - 6d

2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight

Do you believe in the USWNT? The 2025 SheBelieves Cup kicks off this Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets

Yahoo News - 3d

Steak mousse and a vibrating sofa: Japan shows the way for baby boomers

The practical impact of mass ageing has suddenly become more dramatic and potent

Financial Times - 2d

Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling

The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation

Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in the three-year war against Russia are returning to the battlefield out of a sense of duty amid the grim outlook for their country

ABC News - 6d

Spain stronger after battles on & off pitch - Codina

Spain defender Laia Codina says the squad has become stronger because of their battles both on and off the pitch over the last few years.

BBC News - 5d

Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.

The New York Times - 4d

Evening Report — Supreme Court drawn into DOGE battles

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Supreme Court drawn into DOGE battles THE SUPREME COURT is wading into the battles around the Department of Government ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate GOP faces 'complicated' battle with House

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP seeks major changes to House budget Senate Republicans say they’re ...

The Hill - 1d

In a Battle of the N.B.A.’s Best, the Cavaliers Made a Point

After Cleveland’s largest comeback win in 11 years, it sure felt like a playoff atmosphere. It’s only a sign of what’s to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2h