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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

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

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

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Five Great Reads: Russian ‘illegals’ on the run, the making of Grease, and how to do the little things better

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

Vending machines, forbidden colours and Scottish declarations – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Sakamoto transcended borders, genres with music

The death of Ryuichi Sakamoto on March 28, which was announced Sunday, has reverberated across the globe. He was an academically trained composer who produced a wide variety of music ranging from experimental works to film scores and hit pop songs. His music transcended borders and touched the hearts of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ryuichi Sakamoto obituary

Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer behind the soundtrack for the 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence

The Guardian - UK

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Legendary Japanese musician had been suffering from cancer

MusicRadar

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

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Composer and Yellow Magic Orchestra founder Ryuichi Sakamoto dead at 71

Pioneering electronic musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away on March 28

Wales Online

Movie composer Ryuichi Sakamoto who wrote music for The Revenant and The Last Emperor dies aged 71

He had been diagnosed with cancer

ABC News

Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence fame dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and other films, has died aged 71.

The Independent UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto death: Japanese electronic musician and film composer dies, aged 71

Experimental Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has died, aged 71

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The Independent UK

Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a Japanese musician who scored for Hollywood movies such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died

The Guardian - UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto: the avant gardist who became a groundbreaking pop star

With Yellow Magic Orchestra, he paved the way for electropop and hip-hop but was far happier as a backroom boffin than an electronic pinup

WEKU

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

The Guardian - UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese pop pioneer and Oscar-winning composer, dies aged 71

Sakamoto was one of Japan’s most successful musicians, acclaimed for work in Yellow Magic Orchestra as well as solo albums and film scores

Reuters

Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and other epic films, has died aged 71.

The Guardian - UK

Artists and footballers warm up for Manchester international festival

Janelle Monáe, work by Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto and a collaboration between footballer Juan Mata and artist Tino Sehgal kick off at this summer’s event

Manchester Evening News

Janelle Monáe residency, Juan Mata art project and Maxine Peake afterhours lead Manchester International Festival 2023 programme

Manchester International Festival's full programme for 2023 has been revealed

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