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Labour should be selling itself instead of attacking Rishi Sunak and his wife

Voters need to hear bold promises from the opposition rather than allegations and immature controversialism

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music

A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

Japan park where Babe Ruth played subject of climate battle

A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Who was Ryuichi Sakamoto and what scores did he compose? Japanese legend dies aged 71

Oscar-winning composer gave scores to more than 100 productions

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023

Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese Musician and Film Composer, Dies

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died. He was 71. Japan’s recording company Avex said in a statement Sunday that Sakamoto died on March 28 while undergoing treatment for cancer. He was first diagnosed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Morning Mail: Dutton hangs on, Russian pro-war blogger killed in bomb blast, Sakamoto dies at 71

With the loss of Aston, the Liberals now hold just 14 of 79 federal urban seats – leading to calls for a change of direction

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2023

Review ordered after fans invade Melbourne F1 track, Donald Trump 'gearing up for a battle', and a 'cruel' prank against an Oscar winner — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer for ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant,’ dies at 71

Sakamoto was a pioneer of the electronics music of the late 1970s and co-founded the Yellow Magic Orchestra, also known as YMO.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2023

Ryuichi Sakamoto, acclaimed composer and electronic music pioneer, has died aged 71

Legendary Japanese musician had been suffering from cancer

MusicRadar · Apr 2, 2023

Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

He scored films including Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, in which he acted in alongside David Bowie

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2023