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NFL pulls plug on Pro Bowl contest to focus on honoring players
The NFL has reworked the event through multiple iterations in recent years as interest in the traditional tackle all-star game declined.
World
Inadequate safety monitoring suspected over fatal train accident
The accident, which saw four workers killed, occurred at Shin-Kanuma Station on Tobu Railway's Nikko Line at around 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 20.
World
Ukrainian commander sped through ‘kill zone’ to save wounded troops
The feat, which captured Ukraine's attention, earned former science teacher Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, the country's highest military honor.
World
Heat altering the behavior of U.K. businesses and consumers, says Barclays
Some 60% of companies are now investing in or plan to invest in technologies to help them adapt to extreme heat, the bank said.
World
FamilyMart to expand worker dress code, from hair color to hijabs
The shift to more flexible rules comes as the convenience store chain tries to attract more workers.
World
U.S. says it’s committed to North Korea’s ‘denuclearization’ after talks omit key phrase
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed the policy, despite signals by President Donald Trump of an interest in returning to talks with North K
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U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The hackers have used tools they developed to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the U.S. and worldwide sinc
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Meta says it’ll pay up to $18 billion in social media claims
Key parts of the deal require Meta Platforms to put new guardrails on its platforms, including restricting how much time youths can scroll.
World
Highest-level warning issued as rains pummel Toyama and Ishikawa
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 emergency rain warnings after rainfall topped 200 millimeters over six hours in some areas.
World
Putin moves to escalate war in Ukraine with talks at dead end
Moscow increasingly views Ukrainian strikes as attacks by NATO because alliance members supply Kyiv with weapons and intelligence.
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U.S. allies warn Hormuz is still mined despite Trump claim
Tehran continues to threaten attacks on those that attempt passage without its permission.
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Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, over 150 bodies recovered
Officials at Nepal's tourism ministry told media outlets that over 400 tourists are missing, of whom around 340 are foreigners.
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Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
World
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while loosening up local a
World
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu
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Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from Japan's Cabinet Office.
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‘Tech-gemony’ will determine who shapes the next global order
Addressing the China challenge requires fundamental changes in policy by both government and business, as well as behavioral changes by ordi
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Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China
Roads, bridges and power projects have been damaged, and rescue helicopters are not expected to be able to land until waters recede.
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Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
World
Justice Ministry eyes budget boost for policies on foreign nationals
The ministry is set to request a total of some ¥985.6 billion for the year from next April, up 15.7% from the fiscal 2026 initial budget lev
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China goes rural with data centers in quest to power AI
Beijing's strategy sees much of the digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence development across China's eastern seaboard establish
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North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
The nuclear-armed state suspended participation in international sporting competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic but returned at the Asia
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Radio station keeps residents informed after Kumamoto quake
FM Yatsushiro suspended its regular programming immediately after the earthquake and instead focused on broadcasting disaster-related inform
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Orban’s EU influence comes to an abrupt end as cash dries up
When he was Hungarian prime minister, he poured millions into organizations within the Brussels bubble that offered allies a platform and tr
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