One of Iceland's two whaling ships has resumed hunting after a two-year break, departing Reykjavik on Friday. A protester chained himself to the ship's mast. Animal welfare groups criticize the hunt, citing inhumane practices and low domestic demand.
In Japan findet eine Bärenabwehr-Übung statt, bei der ein Mann in einem Bärenkostüm betäubt wird. Angesichts steigender Bärenangriffe und Sichtungen werden solche Übungen mit Polizei und Drohnen ernster genommen. Ursachen sind schrumpfende Landbevölkerung und Klimawandel.
The Netherlands faces significant pressure to defeat Sweden in their upcoming match after a draw against Japan where they lost two leads. Coach Ronald Koeman acknowledged the pressure but expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform with fan support. Sweden, meanwhile, enters the game with momentum after a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest since 1995. Despite previous hikes causing Bitcoin drawdowns, this decision saw Bitcoin dip briefly before recovering, due to the BOJ's packaging of the hike and a cooling of energy shock risks. However, future rate increases pose a significant risk to crypto markets.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris and wing Tommy O'Brien will miss the upcoming Nations Championship matches due to foot and groin injuries, respectively. The Ulster duo Bryn and Zac Ward have been called up as replacements, and Dan Sheehan will captain the team.
The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam in Mongolia showcased top judo stars, including world champions, competing for Olympic qualification points. The event featured traditional opening ceremonies and was attended by IJF officials and Mongolian dignitaries.
China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposed to G7 leaders the coordination of critical mineral stockpiling, including rare earths, to counter China's supply chain dominance. This initiative, aimed at addressing supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by recent conflicts, is criticized for lacking vision and potentially increasing regional tensions and conflict.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their rigorous six-year training, their unique "Hesono-o" ritual symbolizing their bond, and their journey to global stardom, including a recent debut at Capital's Summertime Ball and member Cocona's coming out as transmasculine and non-binary.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their intense five-year training, their strong bond symbolized by their "Hesono-o" chant, and their journey to global fame, including a recent debut at Wembley Stadium and a viral hit.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their rigorous six-year training, their unique "Hesono-o" ritual symbolizing their bond, and their journey to global recognition, including a performance at Capital's Summertime Ball and a Coachella appearance. The article also highlights member Cocona's coming out as transmasculine and non-binary, and the band's evolving identity and new album, "The Core."
Japanese pop group XG, known for their intense six-year training and unique "Hesono-o" (umbilical cord) concept symbolizing their bond, have achieved global stardom. The seven members, who debuted in 2022, recently performed at Wembley Stadium. The group also garnered significant attention following member Cocona's public coming out as transmasculine and non-binary, receiving full support from the band and fans.
Japanese taxi app Go raised ¥88.6 billion ($553 million) in its IPO to fund robotaxi expansion and address driver shortages. Despite a stock pullback, the company aims to invest in R&D and M&A, partnering with Waymo for autonomous driving technology.
Uli Hoeneß kritisiert die WM in Nordamerika wegen hoher Ticketpreise. Lamine Yamal steht Spanien nur eingeschränkt zur Verfügung. Das 1.000. WM-Spiel findet in Mexiko statt. Achraf Hakimi muss sich Gericht stellen. Diskussionen über Schiedsrichterentscheidungen und Medieneinfluss.
The IJF World Tour returned to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for a Grand Slam offering LA Olympic qualification points. Koga Wakana, Balabay Aghayev, Abe Uta, and Takeoka Takeshi secured gold medals, with Abe Uta setting a record for most Grand Slam golds by a woman.
Japan and Russia have agreed on fishing quotas for 2026, allowing each country's fishermen to catch 19,000 metric tons of seafood within the other's 200-mile exclusive economic zones. The deal specifies species and locations for both nations.
Ex-Fußballer Rafael van der Vaart löste Empörung aus, als er den Ausgleich Japans gegen die Niederlande mit der angeblichen Ähnlichkeit japanischer Spieler erklärte. Er entschuldigte sich und nannte es einen Witz, doch der "Other-Race-Effect" wurde als rassistisch kritisiert.
A fire at a school was extinguished around 1:45 PM, with 75 fire engines and dozens of firefighters responding. Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation, with one teacher breaking her hip and two children fracturing arms. Firefighters rescued four individuals.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a marine survey in its jurisdictional waters in the East China Sea using the research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The mission aimed to understand ecological conditions for conservation efforts, with announcements of such missions being rare.
Deutsche Automobilhersteller wie VW, Mercedes und BMW verzeichnen in China bis Ende Mai einen deutlichen Verkaufsrückgang von fast einem Viertel. Steigende Benzinpreise und die Präferenz für Elektroautos durch chinesische Hersteller sind Hauptgründe.
FW Koki Ogawa (28, NEC Nijmegen), who led Japan's equalizer against the Netherlands in their first Group F match, experienced a growth period through a loan spell. He reflected on his six-month loan to Mito in 2019, stating, "Although I dropped a category, it was a good experience to show my abilities. I was able to turn it into confidence."
Asian stock markets rallied Friday as a peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz, lowering oil prices and easing inflation fears. Japan's Nikkei hit a record high, while South Korea's index surged, though analysts warn of future transit fees.
A UK parliamentary committee is urging Japanese tech firm Fujitsu to make an immediate payment towards the compensation bill for victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The company supplied the faulty Horizon software, leading to wrongful prosecutions of branch operators. Thousands await redress, with calls for Fujitsu to commit to its full liability.
