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 Japan told that universities are a key to startup success
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Japan told that universities are a key to startup success

Japan has been advised that universities play a crucial role in fostering startup success. The emphasis is on…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 30 views
 Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
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Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO’s eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have been causing increased tensions along NATO's eastern flank. The errant drones have raised…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 37 views
 Former Giants manager’s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation
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Former Giants manager’s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation

Shinnosuke Abe resigned from his position Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of physically assaulting his…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 Climate change fueling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella
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Climate change fueling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella

Climate change is contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant salmonella. This poses significant risks to public…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 44 views
 Samsung workers accept wage deal that averts chip plant strike
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Samsung workers accept wage deal that averts chip plant strike

The agreement avoids what could have been a damaging strike for Samsung and the tech industry amid shortages in the…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
 Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
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Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

The high-profile case within the wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
 Police issue arrest warrant for potential mastermind in Tochigi murder case
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Police issue arrest warrant for potential mastermind in Tochigi murder case

The man fled to China after the incident in which a 69-year-old woman was killed at her home during a break-in.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
 Rice consumption in fiscal 2025 the lowest in seven years
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Rice consumption in fiscal 2025 the lowest in seven years

The drop coincided with last summer's 'Reiwa rice riots' when the staple disappeared from supermarket shelves and…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
 ’My job is going’: U.K. workers squeezed out by AI
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’My job is going’: U.K. workers squeezed out by AI

In the U.K., where services account for around 80% of the economy, AI has become flexible, fast and inexpensive…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
 Canada and Bahamas impose Ebola-related travel bans
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Canada and Bahamas impose Ebola-related travel bans

The entrance ban of residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan comes as the WHO…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Japan welcomes Philippine’s Marcos at Imperial Palace
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Japan welcomes Philippine’s Marcos at Imperial Palace

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit is the first state guest visit to Japan by a Philippine president since 2015.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
 Thunder top Spurs to move to brink of NBA Finals
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Thunder top Spurs to move to brink of NBA Finals

Oklahoma City will head to San Antonio for Game 6 on Thursday with a chance to clinch the series.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Mizuho CEO floats idea of first outsized BOJ hike since 1990
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Mizuho CEO floats idea of first outsized BOJ hike since 1990

Masahiro Kihara says whether the BOJ raises rates in June or July is unlikely to have a big impact on the market…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Wall Street’s AI winner hunt leads to seasoning maker in Japan
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Wall Street’s AI winner hunt leads to seasoning maker in Japan

The beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence buildout are spreading far beyond technology high-flyers.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
 Former Braves and Swallows slugger Bob Horner dies at 68
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Former Braves and Swallows slugger Bob Horner dies at 68

Bob Horner, a former Major League Baseball player known for his time with the Atlanta Braves and the NPB's Yakult…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 99 views
 BOJ’s Ueda warns of oil shock’s impact on entire inflation regime
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BOJ’s Ueda warns of oil shock’s impact on entire inflation regime

Following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, Ueda has repeatedly said that the central bank needs to pay…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs’ first practice
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Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs’ first practice

Mahomes tore his left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in ⁠the Chiefs' Dec. 14 loss to the…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 70% of companies in Japan have no rules on social media conduct
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70% of companies in Japan have no rules on social media conduct

A survey found that most firms leave posts to individual judgment despite concern about information leaks and online…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 28 views
 Former U.S. cybersecurity chief urges IT reform in Japan
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Former U.S. cybersecurity chief urges IT reform in Japan

The former U.S. cybersecurity chief has called for significant reforms in Japan's IT sector. He emphasized the need…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 28 views
 Japan’s younger generation enjoys gender-bending fashion
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Japan’s younger generation enjoys gender-bending fashion

Japan's younger generation is increasingly embracing gender-bending fashion trends. This shift reflects a broader…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
 Naumann’s elephant may have gone extinct in Japan 10,000 years earlier than thought
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Naumann’s elephant may have gone extinct in Japan 10,000 years earlier than thought

Recent research suggests that Naumann's elephant may have gone extinct in Japan around 10,000 years earlier than…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 47 views
 EU firms warm to China even as tensions spiral over export surge
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EU firms warm to China even as tensions spiral over export surge

A new survey found about 35% of respondents were optimistic about their industry growing in China over the next two…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
 Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans
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Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

President Trump has announced an increase in the refugee ceiling by 10,000 to accommodate more white South Africans.…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 44 views
 Bryson DeChambeau remains optimistic about future of LIV Golf
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Bryson DeChambeau remains optimistic about future of LIV Golf

The league is reportedly seeking $250 million to $350 million in funding to continue operations beyond this year.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms
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China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms

China has implemented new travel restrictions targeting top AI talent employed by private firms. These measures are…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 40 views
 French Open fans and players try to beat heat at sweltering Roland Garros
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French Open fans and players try to beat heat at sweltering Roland Garros

The French Open is experiencing extreme heat, affecting both players and fans at Roland Garros. Participants are…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 41 views
 Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to give police more access to citizens’ data
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Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to give police more access to citizens’ data

The Canadian government is defending the Lawful Access Act, saying it's designed to ensure police have the legal tools…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
 Nikkei tops 66,000 for first time in morning
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Nikkei tops 66,000 for first time in morning

The Nikkei index has surpassed the 66,000 mark for the first time in morning trading. This milestone reflects positive…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 33 views
 Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
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Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

The disagreement over Starlink's use on suicide drones is part of increasing tensions between SpaceX and the Pentagon…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
 Rubio seeks to repair U.S.-India relations after Trump-era strains
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Rubio seeks to repair U.S.-India relations after Trump-era strains

Several pillars of the U.S.-India relationship have been undermined under U.S. President Donald Trump.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing
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Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing

Ukraine is anticipating discussions on funding at the upcoming NATO summit, despite facing challenges in securing…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 55 views
 North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets
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North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets

The tests confirmed the combat readiness of cruise missiles to be deployed ‌near the border with South Korea equipped…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 54 views
 Victorious Naomi Osaka embraces role as tennis’ style icon at French Open
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Victorious Naomi Osaka embraces role as tennis’ style icon at French Open

Naomi Osaka has emerged as a prominent style icon during the French Open. Her victory on the court has been…

5/27/2026 · 20 min read · 50 views
 CDC asks staff to volunteer for airport Ebola screenings
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CDC asks staff to volunteer for airport Ebola screenings

The public health agency, which underwent mass firings last year, wants to expand its screening capabilities amid a…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Record temps as spring heat wave bakes Europe
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Record temps as spring heat wave bakes Europe

Europe is experiencing a significant heat wave this spring, with record temperatures being reported across various…

5/27/2026 · 23 min read · 39 views
 New Chinese frigate joins carrier strike group training in western Pacific for first time
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New Chinese frigate joins carrier strike group training in western Pacific for first time

A new Chinese frigate has participated in carrier strike group training in the western Pacific for the first time.…

5/27/2026 · 21 min read · 26 views
 On Dragon Quest’s 40th anniversary, ‘it’s impossible to ignore its influence’
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On Dragon Quest’s 40th anniversary, ‘it’s impossible to ignore its influence’

The famous JRPG franchise that developers around the world say set the standard for the genre turns 40 on May 27.

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 Shueisha turns 100 with an eye on the future of manga
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Shueisha turns 100 with an eye on the future of manga

Japan's record-breaking manga publisher Shueisha marks 100 years in the business with a slew of projects that make its…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Nippon Life books its first impairment loss in current bond rout
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Nippon Life books its first impairment loss in current bond rout

Nippon Life has reported its first impairment loss amid a downturn in the bond market. This marks a significant shift…

5/26/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views
 Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say
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Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say

Britain is considering restricting children's access to social media, including a ‌possible ban for children under the…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 China defense minister expected to again skip Singapore security forum
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China defense minister expected to again skip Singapore security forum

China's defense minister is expected to skip the upcoming security forum in Singapore for the second consecutive year.…

5/26/2026 · 20 min read · 31 views
 North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea

Pyongyang may using the missiles tests to take advantage of eroding international norms to cement its nuclear status.

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s
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South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s

The move could reshape Asia's security landscape and escalate an underwater arms ⁠race.

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
 ‘Quad’ diplomats tout ‘concrete’ deliverables in bid to resuscitate partnership
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‘Quad’ diplomats tout ‘concrete’ deliverables in bid to resuscitate partnership

The 'Quad' diplomats met in New Delhi to discuss their partnership and future initiatives. They emphasized the…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese
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Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese

A record number of students in Japan are seeking assistance with learning the Japanese language. This increase…

5/26/2026 · 20 min read · 36 views
 Why youth have become central to <i>‘tokuryū’</i> crimes
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Why youth have become central to <i>‘tokuryū’</i> crimes

The easy recruitment of younger people online has driven a shift from fraud to robbery, sometimes leading to murder.

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
 Lower House approves bill to revise personal information protection law
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Lower House approves bill to revise personal information protection law

The bill includes a provision requiring businesses that repeatedly commit violations to pay fines equivalent to the…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 ‘Next time, I’ll stab you’: Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks
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‘Next time, I’ll stab you’: Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks

Russia has experienced a rise in school attacks amid the ongoing military conflict with Ukraine. These incidents have…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 Japan Cosmetic Association head guilty of bribing former University of Tokyo researchers
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Japan Cosmetic Association head guilty of bribing former University of Tokyo researchers

The Tokyo District Court sentenced Koichi Hikichi to one year in prison for bribery linked to joint research with the…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
 Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter
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Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter

Abe has stepped down as the manager of the Giants following allegations of assault against his daughter. The decision…

5/26/2026 · 21 min read · 51 views

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