Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index

Every year since 2011, Switzerland-based international education company Education First (EF) has released an English Proficiency Index (EPI), the largest of its kind throughout the world. EF’s recently released 2024 EPI compiles the…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-reaches-its-lowest-ever-ranking-on-education-first%E2%80%99s-2024-english-proficiency-index 

 Rafael Nadal and Spain's Davis Cup captain won't say whether he'll play before retirement

Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer would say Monday whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles — or maybe not at all…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/rafael-nadal-and-spain%27s-davis-cup-captain-won%27t-say-whether-he%27ll-play-before-retirement 

 Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about security at the royal residence west of London.
The suspects stole a pickup truck…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/police-investigate-burglary-at-windsor-castle-estate-fueling-concerns-about-royal-security 

 Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit, according…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump%27s-pentagon-pick-paid-woman-after-sex-assault-allegation-but-denies-wrongdoing-his-lawyer-says 

 Kagiyama, Yoshida win despite errors at Finlandia Trophy

Yuma Kagiyama skated what he thought might be his “worst program” of the season and still won the Finlandia Trophy on Saturday, securing his place at next month's…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/yuma-kagiyama-wins-despite-errors-at-finlandia-trophy-in-figure-skating-grand-prix-series 

 Kagiyama wins despite errors at Finlandia Trophy

Yuma Kagiyama skated what he thought might be his “worst program” of the season but still won the Finlandia Trophy figure skating Grand Prix on Saturday, securing his…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/yuma-kagiyama-wins-despite-errors-at-finlandia-trophy-in-figure-skating-grand-prix-series 

 APEC leaders kick off Lima summit

Leaders of Pacific Rim countries including the U.S. and China gathered Friday in Peru for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the first major global summit since U.S. President-elect…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/apec-leaders-to-open-lima-summit-as-trump-prepares-to-return-to-office 

 Japan, Britain to start economic security talks before Trump's return

Japan and Britain are planning to launch ministerial talks on economic security, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday, apparently raising the guard against the return of U.S.…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update2-japan-britain-to-start-economic-security-talks-before-trump%27s-return 

 King Charles turns 76 after year of little celebration

Britain's head of state King Charles III turned 76 on Thursday, after a torrid year in which both he and his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, have battled…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/king-charles-turns-76-after-year-of-little-celebration 

 Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals; Sinner through

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
American Fritz…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fritz-beats-de-minaur-to-eye-atp-finals-last-four-sinner-through 

 Israel presses airstrikes as Beirut awaits truce ideas

Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, as Lebanon waited to hear Washington's latest ceasefire proposals after a U.S. official expressed…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/israel-presses-airstrikes-as-beirut-awaits-truce-ideas4 

 Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account; Ruud misses last four chance

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/alcaraz-beats-rublev-to-open-atp-finals-account-ruud-misses-last-four-chance 

 Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders on Wednesday blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week, asserting that they “want to destroy Jews” and…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/dutch-lawmaker-wilders-wants-to-deport-those-convicted-of-violence-against-israeli-soccer-fans 

 Expensive baseball

Security guards surround Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run baseball during the Dream High Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, on Wednesday. The ball, which sold at…

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/expensive-baseball 

 As Donald Trump staffs up for second term, only MAGA loyalists need apply

As advisers and allies of Republican President-elect Donald Trump search for personnel to staff his coming administration, one quality is absolutely paramount: unquestioning loyalty.
During his 2017-2021 term,…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/as-donald-trump-staffs-up-for-second-term-only-maga-loyalists-need-apply1 

 Ishiba formally reelected Japan's prime minister, setting stage for minority gov'tt

Shigeru Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan's prime minister on Monday after a rare runoff vote in parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls, setting the stage…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/bulletin-ldp-leader-shigeru-ishiba-formally-reelected-japan%27s-prime-minister 

 Trump announces immigration official Tom Homan as 'border czar'

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said late Sunday he was bringing back hardline immigration official Tom Homan to oversee the country's borders in the incoming administration.
The 78-year-old Republican…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-announces-immigration-official-tom-homan-as-%27border-czar%27 

 Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his cabinet right away without vote

Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-pressures-candidates-for-senate-gop-leader-to-fill-his-cabinet-right-away 

 Fire breaks out on Japan MSDF ship; one crew member missing

Fire broke out on a Japanese warship sailing near the western part of the country, causing one crew member to be hospitalised due to smoke inhalation, while another was…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/fire-breaks-out-on-japan-navy-ship-cause-under-investigation 

 Drastic efforts needed to open door for Japan's 1st female PM

The election in the United States in which Kamala Harris sought to become the country's first female president highlights a stubborn gender inequality in Japan's national politics.
Japan's…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/focus-drastic-efforts-needed-to-open-door-for-japan%27s-1st-female-pm 

 North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says

South Korea’s military said North Korea disrupted GPS signals from border areas for the second-straight day on Saturday, affecting an unspecified number of flights and vessel operations.
Tensions…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korean-gps-manipulation-disrupted-dozens-of-planes-and-vessels-south-korea-says 

 Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday

The town of Kaneyama in Fukushima Prefecture isn’t particularly populous, having less than 2,000 residents. Kaneyama’s Tarabu district, though, is an especially small community, with only 12 occupied households.
So it was a very…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japanese-mountain-community%E2%80%99s-first-baby-in-52-years-celebrates-first-birthday 

 Ishiba agrees during phone talks with Trump to meet soon

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday that he agreed in phone talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to hold a meeting soon while confirming they will work…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Ishiba-congratulates-Trump-on-election-victory-hopes-to-meet-him-soon 

 Kamala Harris concedes election but vows to fight on

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation on Wednesday after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump's return to…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/kamala-harris-concedes-election-but-vows-to-fight-on 

 Interpol says over 2,500 arrested in human trafficking crackdown

Interpol said Wednesday that a six-day international police operation against human trafficking had led to more than 2,500 arrests and the rescue of over 3,000 potential victims.
The…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/interpol-says-over-2-500-arrests-in-human-trafficking-crackdown 

 Republicans win control of U.S. Senate; House still up in the air

Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/republicans-win-control-of-us-senate-house-still-up-in-the-air 

 Trump pushes ahead of Harris with second swing state win

Donald Trump pushed closer to victory over Kamala Harris on Wednesday, leaving the Democrat the narrowest of remaining paths to stop him scoring a stunning political comeback in…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-or-trump-first-polls-close-as-us-nervously-awaits-result 

 Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge

Nintendo downgraded its annual sales forecast on Tuesday as net profit plunged 60 percent year-on-year in the first half, with fans awaiting the announcement of a new console.…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/nintendo-lowers-sales-forecast-as-first-half-profits-plunge 

 North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said, as the country continued its weapons demonstrations hours before the…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-korea%27s-military-says-north-korea-fired-a-ballistic-missile-toward-sea 

 U.S. flies long-range bomber in drill with S Korea, Japan in reaction to North's missile test

The United States flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/u.s.-flies-long-range-bomber-in-drill-with-s-korea-japan-in-reaction-to-north%27s-missile-test 

 Harris to appear on 'Saturday Night Live,' say sources

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris flew unexpectedly to New York on Saturday to appear on the "Saturday Night Live" TV program just three days before her election showdown with…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-to-appear-on-%27saturday-night-live%27-in-final-days-of-us-election-campaign-say-sources 

 Livingstone wins batttle of century-making skippers in England victory

Captain Liam Livingstone cracked a maiden one-day international hundred to lead England to a five-wicket victory against the West Indies on Saturday.
Livingstone's blistering innings outshone a century…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/livingstone-wins-batttle-of-century-making-skippers-in-england-victory 

 Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots

A Georgia judge on Saturday rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia-judge-rejects-gop-lawsuit-trying-to-block-counties-from-accepting-hand-returned-mail-ballots 

 U.N. COP16 nature summit creates permanent body for Indigenous peoples

Countries at the U.N. COP16 summit on nature on Friday approved a measure to create a permanent body for Indigenous peoples to consult on United Nations decisions about…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/un-cop16-nature-summit-creates-permanent-body-for-indigenous-peoples2 

 Trump, Harris battle for Wisconsin amid blowback on violent rhetoric

Donald Trump came under fire for violent rhetoric against a prominent Kamala Harris supporter Friday as the candidates held dueling rallies in the battleground of Wisconsin four days…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-harris-battle-for-wisconsin-amid-blowback-on-violent-rhetoric 

 Gov't to set up panel to discuss ways for small firms to hike wages

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday his government will set up an expert panel to discuss ways to promote salary hikes by small and midsize companies to…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/japan-gov%27t-to-set-up-expert-panel-on-wage-hike-by-small-firms 

 Humbert knocks out Alcaraz to join Zverev and Tsitsipas in Paris Masters quarterfinals

Frenchman Ugo Humbert harnessed the energy of the home crowd and produced one of his best career performances in beating Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to reach the…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/humbert-knocks-out-alcaraz-to-join-zverev-and-tsitsipas-in-paris-masters-quarterfinals 

 OpenAI releases ChatGPT search engine, taking on Google

OpenAI on Thursday beefed up its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot with search engine capabilities, as the startup takes on Google's decades-long dominance of web search.
The upgrade enables…

https://japantoday.com/category/tech/openai-releases-chatgpt-search-engine-taking-on-google 

 About 8,000 N Korean troops now at Ukraine's border are expected in combat soon, U.S. says

Some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days, the…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korean-troop-deployment-in-russia-is-key-topic-as-us-and-south-korean-leaders-meet 

 Taxi driver arrested for giving sleeping pills to passenger and robbing her

A taxi driver in Tokyo has been arrested on suspicion of giving a teenage female passenger a sleeping pill and then stealing about 40,000 yen in cash after…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/taxi-driver-arrested-for-giving-sleeping-pills-to-passenger-and-robbing-her 

 Georgia president refuses prosecutors' summons after alleging vote-rigging

Georgia's pro-European president on Wednesday refused a summons by prosecutors to give evidence after she accused the ruling party of fraud in the weekend's disputed parliamentary election.
Georgian…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia-prosecutors-probe-alleged-election-%27falsification%27 

 Royal garden party

Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family greet guests during the autumn garden party at the Akasaka Palace imperial garden in Tokyo…

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/royal-garden-party-2 

 Japan high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

A Japanese high court ruled Wednesday that the country's lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage violates the right to equality under the Constitution, saying the ban leads…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/urgent-japan-high-court-rules-same-sex-marriage-ban-unconstitutional 

 Google reports strong growth driven by AI, Cloud

Google's parent company Alphabet reported robust third-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue climbing 15 percent year-over-year to $88.3 billion, powered by strong performance from its crucial advertising business…

https://japantoday.com/category/tech/google-reports-strong-growth-driven-by-ai-cloud 

 When there is this kind of political instability, it inevitably gives other nations the impression that Japan’s leadership has weakened.

Katsuya Yamamoto, program director of securities studies at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, speaking after Sunday's election left Japan without a clear winner, all but guaranteeing that a weak…

https://japantoday.com/category/quote-of-the-day/When-there-is-this-kind-of-political-instability-it-inevitably-gives-other-nations-the-impression-that-Japan%E2%80%99s-leadership-has-weakened 

 Senior U.S. diplomat arrives in Taiwan as officials downplay Trump comments

A senior U.S. diplomat who helps manage ties with Taiwan has arrived in Taipei, the de facto U.S. embassy said on Tuesday, as Taiwanese officials sought to downplay…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/senior-us-diplomat-arrives-in-taiwan-as-officials-downplay-trump-comments1 

 Car crashes through Australian school fence, killing boy, injuring 4 other children

A car crashed into a Melbourne school on Tuesday, killing an 11-year-old boy and injuring four other children.
The car crashed through a fence at the Auburn South…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/car-crashes-through-australian-school-fence-injuring-5-children 

 N Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday, in a move…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/nato-confirms-that-north-korea-has-sent-troops-to-join-russia%27s-war-in-ukraine 

 Trump team on defensive over racist rhetoric targeting Puerto Rico

Donald Trump was struggling Monday to contain a fierce backlash to racist rhetoric targeting Puerto Ricans at his weekend rally, just eight days ahead of a presidential election…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/fallout-spreads-from-racist-rhetoric-at-trump-rally 

 U.S. voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll

American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow, including the potential for political violence, attempts to overturn the election results and its…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-voters-concerned-about-post-election-violence-and-efforts-to-overturn-the-results-ap-norc-poll 

 Trump's Madison Square Garden event turns into a rally with crude and racist insults

Donald Trump hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New York’s Madison Square Garden Sunday, turning what his campaign had dubbed as the event where he would…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/Trump%27s-Madison-Square-Garden-event-begins-with-crude-jokes-and-denunciations-of-critics 

 Japan's ruling bloc loses lower house majority

Japan's ruling camp lost its majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's election, dealing a heavy blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who must now look for…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update6-japan%27s-ruling-bloc-loses-lower-house-majority-a-red-flag-for-pm 

 Georgia's pro-Western opposition disputes crucial election result that could decide its EU path

Georgia's pro-Western opposition disputed the results of the parliamentary election after officials declared Sunday the ruling party led the crucial vote that could decide whether the country remains…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia%27s-pro-western-opposition-dispute-crucial-election-result-that-could-decide-its-eu-path 

 Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 100; 36 missing

Rescuers in the Philippines were diving into a lake and scouring isolated villages on Sunday to locate dozens of missing people as the death toll from Tropical Storm…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/death-toll-in-philippine-storm-rises-to-100 

 Michelle Obama, Harris and Trump campaign in Michigan

Republican Donald Trump appealed to Muslim voters in Michigan on Saturday as Michelle Obama made an impassioned plea on behalf of Kamala Harris at the Democrat's own rally…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/michelle-obama-harris-and-trump-campaign-in-michigan 

 Dodgers down Yankees 4-2 to take 2-0 World Series lead

Freddie Freeman blasted his second home run of the World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 to take a 2-0 stranglehold on…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/dodgers-down-yankees-4-2-to-take-2-0-world-series-lead 

 3 die after falling from 18-meter scaffolding in western Japan

Three workers died after falling from an 18-meter scaffolding at a shipyard in western Japan on Saturday, police said.
The three men fell to the ground as their…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/3-die-after-falling-from-18-meter-scaffolding-in-western-japan 

 Georgia's ruling party wins pivotal election, preliminary results show

Georgia's most powerful man won a parliamentary election on Saturday, according to early official results, a blow to those Georgians who hope for closer integration with Europe in…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia%27s-ruling-party-wins-pivotal-election-preliminary-results-show1 

 Zelenskyy says N Korean troops poised to join the war; cancels U.N. chief's visit

North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Friday.
Western officials…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine%27s-zelenskyy-claims-north-korean-troops-will-be-deployed-by-russia-in-coming-days 

 Freeman hits 1st game-ending slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in opener

Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/freeman-hits-1st-game-ending-slam-in-world-series-history-as-dodgers-top-yankees-6-3-in-opener 

 Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful…

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/phil-lesh-founding-member-of-grateful-dead-and-influential-bassist-has-died-at-84 

 Washington Post becomes second major U.S. newspaper to decline to endorse a presidential candidate

Less than two weeks before Election Day, The Washington Post said Friday it would not endorse a candidate for president in this year's tightly contested race and would…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/washington-post-becomes-the-second-major-us-newspaper-to-decline-to-endorse-a-presidential-candidate 

 Japan This Week Podcast | Oct. 25, 2024: Crime, carbon emissions and used phones in latest Japan news

Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from  Japan Today for Oct. 25, 2024.
In this episode, we cover the…

https://japantoday.com/category/podcast/japan-this-week-podcast-oct.-25-2024-crime-carbon-emissions-and-used-phones-in-latest-japan-news 

 Japan This Week Podcast | Oct. 25, 2024: Crime, carbon emissions and used phones in latest Japan news

Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from  Japan Today for Oct. 25, 2024.
In this episode, we cover the…

https://japantoday.com/category/podcast/japan-this-week-podcast-oct.-25-2024-crime-carbon-emissions-and-used-phones-in-latest-japan-news 

 Spurs march on in Europa League as Mourinho sees red against Man Utd

Tottenham Hotspur made it three wins from three in the Europa League with a 1-0 win at home to AZ on Thursday but Manchester United remain winless after…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/spurs-march-on-in-europa-league-as-mourinho-sees-red-against-man-utd 

 Putin closes BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday closed a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, praising its role as a counterbalance to what he called the West's…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin-presides-over-brics-summit-seeking-to-expand-russia%27s-clout 

 Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on…

https://japantoday.com/category/features/environment/climate-threatened-pacific-islands-criticize-australia-at-commonwealth-meeting 

 American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip

On October 9, an 18-year-old American arrived in Japan with his family for a sightseeing trip. While here, they had, in many ways, a typical tourist itinerary, visiting Sensoji, Tokyo’s…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/american-teenage-tourist-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-in-tokyo-during-family-trip-1 

 Boeing workers reject contract, extend strike: union

Boeing workers in the Seattle region decisively rejected the company's latest contract offer on Wednesday, extending the nearly six-week strike.
Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of the members of…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/boeing-workers-reject-contract-extend-strike-union 

 Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters, leaving doubt over season

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he is withdrawing from the Paris Masters, where he is a seven-time champion, in a move which could potentially signal the end of his…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-won%27t-play-paris-masters-leaving-doubt-over-season 

 Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site

Two attackers killed five people and wounded 22 others on Wednesday in what Ankara called a terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters, where witnesses said they…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/attackers-kill-5-injure-22-at-turkish-aviation-site 

 Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait

A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defense minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/taipei-says-chinese-aircraft-carrier-group-sailed-through-taiwan-strait 

 Zelenskyy says only U.S. green light on NATO invitation will sway reluctant Germany

Ukraine's president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan” after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine%27s-zelenskyy-says-only-a-us-green-light-on-a-nato-invitation-will-sway-a-reluctant-germany 

 Vinicius hat-trick saves Real Madrid in Champions League, Villa go top

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick, as Aston Villa maintained their 100…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/vinicius-hat-trick-saves-real-madrid-in-champions-league-villa-go-top 

 Tuipulotu named All Blacks captain to face Japan

Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tuipulotu-named-all-blacks-captain-to-face-japan 

 Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries charged with sex trafficking

Mike Jeffries, the former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been criminally charged with sex trafficking and prostitution involving dozens of men.
The 16-count indictment was…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-mike-jeffries-charged-with-sex-trafficking 

 Indigenous Australian embraces King Charles at civil rights birthplace

Britain's King Charles was embraced by an Indigenous elder after a welcome smoking ceremony on Tuesday in the birthplace of Australia's urban Aboriginal civil rights movement in Sydney,…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/indigenous-australian-embraces-king-charles-at-civil-rights-birthplace 

 Yankees and Dodgers to renew epic rivalry in World Series

Two of Major League Baseball's oldest and most storied clubs, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, will meet in the World Series for the first time…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/yankees-and-dodgers-to-renew-epic-rivalry-in-world-series 

 McDonald's agreed to Trump event but says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidate

McDonald’s Corp. agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but said it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race.…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/mcdonald%27s-agreed-to-trump-event-but-says-it-isn%27t-endorsing-a-presidential-candidate 

 Harris courts Republican vote with Liz Cheney, as Trump rallies supporters in North Carolina

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, Donald Trump, delivered radically different messages on the U.S. campaign trail on Monday as they sought to win over…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-courts-republican-vote-with-liz-cheney-as-trump-rallies-supporters-in-north-carolina 

 U.S., Canada warships pass through Taiwan Strait

A U.S. and a Canadian warship have passed through waters separating Taiwan and China, a week after Beijing held large-scale military drills in the sensitive passage.
The United…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-canada-warships-pass-through-taiwan-strait 

 A group of 2,000 migrants in southern Mexico depart for U.S. weeks before election

A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday hoping to reach the country's north and ultimately the United States. The development comes weeks before the…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-group-of-2-000-migrants-in-southern-mexico-depart-for-the-u.s.-weeks-before-election 

 Asian markets mostly higher after another winning close on Wall Street

Asian shares were mixed on Monday after U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning week. U.S. futures also were mixed and oil prices climbed.…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-markets-are-mostly-higher-after-another-winning-close-on-wall-street 

 Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/dodgers-finish-off-mets-with-10-5-win-in-nlcs-and-advance-to-face-yankees-in-world-series 

 Moldovan president appears set to win 1st round of presidential race, but EU vote could be rejected

Moldova’s pro-Western president early Monday looked set to win the first round of a presidential race but accused “criminal groups” of undermining a referendum asking voters to decide…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/moldovans-cast-votes-to-choose-president-and-decide-on-eu-path-as-russian-interference-claims-spike 

 Empress emerita Michiko marks 90th birthday

Empress emerita Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg, officials said.
Michiko…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan%27s-beloved-former-empress-michiko-marks-her-90th-birthday-as-she-recovers-from-a-broken-leg 

 Leclerc wins U.S. Grand Prix as Norris, Verstappen clash

Charles Leclerc led Carlos Sainz home as Ferrari claimed a resounding one-two triumph in Sunday's United States Grand Prix after Lando Norris was relegated to fourth, having finished…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/leclerc-wins-us-grand-prix-as-norris-verstappen-clash 

 New Zealand wins first test in India since 1988

New Zealand weathered a nervy chase and a superb spell by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah to win its first test on Indian soil since 1988.
New Zealand made…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/new-zealand-wins-first-test-in-india-since-1988 

 Hundreds gather in central London to mourn death of singer Liam Payne

Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this week.
Directioners, as…

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/hundreds-gather-in-central-london-to-mourn-death-of-singer-liam-payne 

 Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer's genitalia

Donald Trump's campaign suggested he would begin previewing his closing argument Saturday night with Election Day barely two weeks away. But the former president kicked off his rally…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-kicks-off-a-pennsylvania-rally-by-talking-about-arnold-palmer%27s-genitalia 

 Soto homer lifts Yankees over Guardians and into World Series

Juan Soto smashed a three-run home run in the 10th inning on Saturday that lifted the New York Yankees over Cleveland 5-2 and into their first World Series…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/soto-homer-lifts-yankees-over-guardians-and-into-world-series 

 Man arrested after throwing petrol bombs at Japan ruling party HQ in Tokyo

A man was arrested in Tokyo after throwing several petrol bombs at the ruling party headquarters Saturday morning, Japanese media said, just over a week before a general…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-after-throwing-suspected-petrol-bombs-at-japan-ruling-party-hq-media 

 Miura and Kihara claim Skate America pairs title

Former world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan opened the figure skating grand prix season with a pairs victory at Skate America on Saturday.
The duo,…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/miura-and-kihara-claim-skate-america-pairs-title 

 22-year-old man arrested over robbery-murder case in Yokohama

Police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly killing an elderly man and stealing cash in Yokohama near Tokyo earlier this week.
The suspect, Mazuki Takarada, admitted…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/22-year-old-man-arrested-over-robbery-murder-case-near-tokyo 

 Google wins delay opening Android app store to rivals

A U.S. judge on Friday let Google put off opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops while the tech titan appeals an order to do just that.
The…

https://japantoday.com/category/tech/google-wins-delay-opening-android-app-store-to-rivals 

 Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia has received mixed reactions from Western allies so far.
The “victory plan” that Zelenskyy outlined at…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98victory-plan%E2%80%99-receives-mixed-reactions-from-western-allies 

 Trump likens Capitol rioters to WWII Japanese American internees

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his supporters charged and imprisoned in connection with the Jan 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol have been treated like…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/trump-likens-capitol-rioters-to-wwii-japanese-american-internees 

 Judge unseals heavily redacted trove of evidence in Trump's 2020 election interference case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case made public Friday a heavily redacted trove of documents that provide a small glimpse into the evidence prosecutors will…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/judge-unseals-heavily-redacted-trove-of-evidence-in-trump%27s-2020-election-interference-case 

 Yankees beat Guardians 8-6 to take 3-1 ALCS lead

Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/yankees-get-to-guardians-closer-clase-for-2-runs-in-9th-win-8-6-to-take-3-1-alcs-lead 

 Harris, Trump barnstorm Michigan, spar over who has stamina to be president

Democrat Kamala Harris raised questions about Republican Donald Trump's physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground state of Michigan…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-and-trump-target-michigan-as-both-parties-try-to-shore-up-%27blue-wall%27-votes 

 Judge unseals heavily redacted trove of evidence in Trump's 2020 election interference case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case made public Friday a heavily redacted trove of documents that provide a small glimpse into the evidence prosecutors will…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/judge-unseals-heavily-redacted-trove-of-evidence-in-trump%27s-2020-election-interference-case 

 Harris, Trump barnstorm Michigan, spar over who has stamina to be president

Democrat Kamala Harris raised questions about Republican Donald Trump's physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground state of Michigan…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-and-trump-target-michigan-as-both-parties-try-to-shore-up-%27blue-wall%27-votes