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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 - Japan -
World - ABC News
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylumOctober 16 -
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Politics - The Hill
Harris, Trump separated by 1 point nationally: Poll
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 1 percentage point nationally among likely voters, according to a new poll. The Marquette University poll, released Wednesday, found ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - ABC News
Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said TuesdayOctober 15 - Japan -
Business - CNBC
I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Scotland v Portugal: Nations League – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 3 min: Nuno Mendes’ poor backpass allows McTominay to break into the Portugal ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Pandas headed to National Zoo after arrival in US
Two giant pandas have successfully made it to the U.S. and will find their new home at the National Zoo in Washington. Bao Li and Qing Bao will travel to the zoo from Virginia’s Washington Dulles ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Israel is a rogue nation. It should be removed from the United Nations | Mehdi Hasan
One rogue nation cannot declare war on the UN itself and continue to get away with it. Over the past year, Israel has launched attacks on multiple countries and occupied territories: the Gaza ...October 15 - Israel -
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 - Japan -
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 Cup -
Sports - ESPN
Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win
Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.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 - Japan -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 - Japan -
Top stories - CBS News
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says national abortion ban 'off the table'
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump hedges on abortion ban Former President Trump said a national abortion ban is “off the table” but left ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Wales 1-0 Montenegro: Nations League – as it happened
Harry Wilson’s first-half penalty was enough as, for the most part, Craig Bellamy’s improving side kept control in Cardiff. Here we go, then; Montenegro kick off. The home fans in full voice.. ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Pandas en route to National Zoo after a year
Two new giant pandas are en route to the National Zoo, according to multiple reports. CNN reported Monday that the pair of 3-year-old pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, had left a southwestern ...October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.October 14 -
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Sports - ABC News
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...October 13 - Texas -
Top stories - BBC News
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Face the Nation: Frost, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with ...October 13 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Harris tied nationally in new NBC poll
With just three weeks left until Election Day, a new national survey has found the White House race is deadlocked, with both former President Trump and Vice President Harris securing 48 percent ...October 13 - Kamala Harris