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Japan’s youngest female mayor prepares to take country’s first maternity leave in office

Critics say Shoko Kawata getting pregnant and going on leave during a fixed political term is ‘irresponsible’

The Independent UK

Yakuza arrested at airport for Cambodia-based B200m scam

A suspected member of the Japanese yakuza arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Sunday night is the alleged leader of a Cambodia-based scam gang reported to have defrauded its victims of about 200 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake strikes near the Philippines

Tsunami warnings have now been downgraded in Japan following the earthquake

The Independent UK

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Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slumps, yen trades above 160 level on tech, Gulf concerns

Japan's Nikkei share average experienced its biggest drop in three months. The yen also weakened significantly against the dollar. Concerns over technology stock valuations and escalating Middle East hostilities impacted the market. This led to a sharp decline in Japanese equities. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments and their economic…

The Economic Times

What the international media are saying about the F1 Monaco GP

From Italy to Japan: the international media

Motorsport

Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines

Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and US authorities.

Bangkok Post

Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to Tokyo

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Tsunami advisory issued for Pacific coasts of western, eastern Japan

Japan's weather agency on Monday issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan after a preliminary magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines.

Bangkok Post

BOX:Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

AAP

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

AAP

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang on trip to revitalise China-North Korea ties

Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang’s closeness with Russia

The Guardian - UK

Japanese man gets arrested after filming himself squirting liquid on conveyor belt sushi

He apparently wanted a viral video.

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Alabama Student Found Dead in Japan Separated from Family Over Disagreement in Using ChatGPT for Itinerary

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto after separating from family over a disagreement for using ChatGPT for travel planning.

International Business Times UK

How Did Weston Higginbotham Die? Real Cause of Death as Details of His Tragic End Emerges

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn student, was found dead in Kyoto, Japan, after a days-long search. No foul play is suspected, but the cause of death remains undisclosed.

International Business Times UK

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Is Japan a Libertarian Paradise? Not Quite.

Behind Japan's economic success lies a government and legal system that clearly prioritize social stability and group harmony over individual rights.

AAP

RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

The Economic Times

James Higginbotham: American college student who disappeared after arguing with mother over ChatGPT found dead in Japan

James Higginbotham update: Tragedy has struck the Higginbotham family as their son, 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, was found deceased in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan. He had been missing since May 29 after a minor disagreement with his mother over the use of ChatGPT for trip…

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James “Weston” Higginbotham case update: Family shares heartbreaking update after Auburn University student mysteriously vanishes in Japan, says "the grief we feel is impossible..."

James “Weston” Higginbotham cause of death: A week-long search for Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham concluded tragically. The 20-year-old engineering student vanished near Kyoto during a family vacation. Authorities and volunteers scoured mountainous terrain. His mother confirmed the devastating news. Higginbotham was located by a search-and-rescue team. Investigations into…

Bangkok Post

Scam network chief caught in Watthana

Police in Bangkok have arrested a Japanese man wanted in his home country for allegedly running call centre scams and being involved in human trafficking.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About James 'Weston' Higginbotham: Student Found Dead In Japan Forest After ChatGPT Family Vacation Row

A 20-year-old American student was found dead in a Japanese forest after a family dispute over AI's environmental impact. The incident sparked an international search and media attention.

International Business Times UK

James 'Weston' Higginbotham Cause of Death Update: Volunteer Search Finds Missing Student Dead in Japan Mountain Area

The search for missing American student James Weston Higginbotham ends tragically as his body is found in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, following a family-led search effort.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Weston Higginbotham's Family Amid His Mum's Heartbreaking Announcement

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in Kyoto after a large-scale search following his disappearance during a family trip to Japan.

Motorsport

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Monaco GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix

International Business Times UK

What Happened to Weston Higginbotham? US Student Found Dead in Japanese Mountains Near Kyoto

The search for Auburn student Weston Higginbotham ended tragically after his body was found in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan, following an eight-day search involving volunteers and authorities.

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