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Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

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The Independent UK

Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast and triggers a tsunami alert

Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a powerful earthquake has hit off the Japanese northern coast, and that a tsunami alert has been issued

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.6-magnitude quake sparks fears of three-metre waves

Japan Meteorological Agency warns tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit parts of the country

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Five Different Brands And Only One Club Released In 2025 - Hideki Matsuyama's Hero World Challenge Winning WITB

The Japanese star secured a second Hero World Challenge title, with Matsuyama using a mix of Srixon, TaylorMade, Cobra, Cleveland and Titleist to do so...

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.12%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.23% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year, where another rate cut is…

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Japan vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese jets accused of pointing radar at Japanese aircraft

Japan summons Chinese diplomat to ‘strongly protest to the Chinese side’

The Independent UK

Trump Green Lights 'Really Cute' Kei Cars Amid Affordability Concerns, CAFE Rollback In US: 'Manufacturers Have Long Wanted…'

President Donald Trump has announced that "tiny cars" would be produced in the U.S.

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Japan and China Tension: Fighter's Radar Lock on SDF Jet Sparks Scramble Amid Major Carrier Exercises

Japan protests China after fighter jets twice locked radar on SDF aircraft amid major carrier drills, escalating regional tension near Okinawa.

International Business Times UK

Asian shares are mixed ahead of Fed interest rate decision

Shares are mixed in Asia as investors tread cautiously ahead of an interest rate decision this week by the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Japan PM vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

China’s ambassador summoned over alleged weekend incident that saw Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft twice train their radar on Japanese F-15s

The Guardian - AU

Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period

Japan’s economy has contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and public investments slipped

The Independent UK

Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

Euronews

Justin Trudeau's New 'Partner': Fumio Kishida Confirms Ex-Canadian PM's Romance With Katy Perry

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are Instagram official! The pop star hard-launched their romance with Tokyo trip photos, verified by the former Japanese PM referring to Perry as Trudeau's 'partner.'

International Business Times UK

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing

Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront

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Japan protests after a Chinese military aircraft locks its radar on Japanese jets

Japan has protested to China after a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near Okinawa

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make romance Instagram official

Katy Perry has made her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Instagram official after sharing snaps from their visit to Japan together.

The Independent UK

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau after couple’s first diplomatic date in Japan

Perry and Trudeau recently met with the former prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, and his wife

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Emily in Paris Actor Jeremy O. Harris Has Been Arrested and Detained in Japan

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Japanese stars shine on Day 1 of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Day 1 in Tokyo delivered top-level judo as Koga, Murao, Abe, Sulamanidze, Omori, Endovitskii and Kaju all claimed gold. With several all-Japan finals and world champions in action, the event opened in spectacular fashion. A powerful start to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Final stats after Abu Dhabi GP

Here's how things stand in the 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Abu Dhabi

International Business Times UK

GR GT: Toyota's V8-Hybrid Supercar Isn't Just a Halo — It's a Challenge to Europe's Finest

The Toyota GR GT blends hybrid V8 power, motorsport-derived engineering and heritage lineage poised to challenge European supercars like AMG GT and redefine what a modern supercar can be.

Radio France Internationale

Bear attacks rise worldwide as climate change shrinks natural habitats

Bear attacks are on the rise across parts of Asia, Europe and North America, with experts pointing to more encounters between bears and people, disrupted food supplies and habitats reshaped by a warming climate.

International Business Times UK

Jeremy O. Harris — From 'Emily in Paris' to Being Arrested in Japan Under Drug Smuggling Suspicions

Jeremy O. Harris is an American actor and playwright known for his Tony-nominated theatre play title 'Slave Play' was arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling.

Space

Rocket Lab launches Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit (photos, video)

Rocket Lab launched a Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit from New Zealand on Saturday night (Dec. 13).

The Independent UK

In Japan, individuals convicted of drug smuggling face the prospect of multi-year prison sentences

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