Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
Japanese PM Takaichi denies allegations of using anonymous social media accounts to smear opponents during the LDP election, where she became the first female PM and appointed Koizumi as defence minister.
Serviços essenciais de saúde e segurança funcionarão normalmente no Alto Tietê durante o feriado de Corpus Christi. Prefeituras fecham, mas shoppings, parques e alguns serviços públicos terão horários especiais.
The wreck of the US WWII submarine USS Herring (SS-233), discovered in 2017 off the Kuril Islands, has been officially identified by the Naval History and Heritage Command using data from the Russian Geographic Society. The submarine sank on June 1, 1944, after completing eight war patrols and sinking seven enemy ships.
Tigerair Taiwan announced two new routes from Kaohsiung to Ishigaki and Komatsu, with tickets going on sale June 3rd. The limited travel window is September 2nd to October 24th this year.
An original letter from a general of the Mori clan, who was facing off against Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the 1582 Battle of Bitchu Takamatsu, has been discovered. The letter, written by Kikkawa Motoharu, details the Mori clan's struggles against Hideyoshi's water siege and was found among donated historical materials.
Giants manager Abe, 47, resigned after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter in Tokyo. He admitted to losing his temper while mediating a fight between his daughters.
In a crucial Shogi match, Sato Amatsuhiko九段 secured his A-Class survival by defeating Nagase Takuya九段, who was vying for the challenger spot. Sato employed a less-used Shikken Shogi strategy, leading to a fierce endgame where Sato's decisive move secured his victory.
A influenciadora Deolane Bezerra, presa por suspeita de lavagem de dinheiro para o PCC, foi transferida para a Penitenciária Feminina de Tupi Paulista. A transferência gerou questionamentos sobre a escolha da unidade prisional.
Japanese manga artist Natsumi Matsumoto, creator of 'Dream-Confectionery' (Yumeiro Patissiere), expressed deep gratitude to her Korean fans during an interview in Seoul. She was touched by the enthusiastic response to a recent pop-up store and a special fan signing event.
The mystery crayfish, an invasive species, has a high probability of establishing itself in the Shigenobu River in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. Live individuals were found again this season, raising concerns about its impact on the local ecosystem.
Elize Matsunaga confessed to murdering her husband, businessman Marcos Matsunaga, in their São Paulo apartment in May 2012. She claimed self-defense after a dispute over his infidelity, but prosecutors argued premeditation and financial motives. Elize was convicted and sentenced, with her sentence later reduced. She is now on conditional release.
Fuzhou has released 10 new policies aimed at creating an integrated living circle with Matsu, focusing on optimizing the business environment for Taiwan enterprises and enhancing cross-strait travel and consumption experiences.
A faucet dispensing hot udon broth has returned to Takamatsu Airport in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, following numerous requests from visitors. The service, provided by a local udon restaurant, aims to promote the "Udon Prefecture" as a regional specialty.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian expressed support for the resumption of tourism from Shanghai to Kinmen and Matsu, welcoming the positive response from Kinmen's tourism industry. She urged Taiwan to lift unreasonable restrictions on cross-strait travel and aviation.
England's Aaron Rai, 31, won the PGA Championship at Aronimink with a final round 65, breaking a 107-year drought for Englishmen in the event. The tournament featured a crowded leaderboard with 21 players within four shots of the lead.
⚽️ Championship playoffs, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 0-0)⚽️ Saints launch review into spying allegations | Mail LukeIt’s THREE changes for Southampton. Kuryu Matsuki, Shea Charles and Ross Stewart come into the side.After the first leg, Luke Ayling of Middlesbrough was asked about the spy scandal. He was at Leeds when similar occurred under Marcelo Bielsa. He said he was “pleading the fifth”. Then, he said the players know nothing about that sort of thing. Continue reading...
Fuminori Arita once farmed iyokan, a Japanese citrus variety, but about 10 years ago he switched to growing avocados, revelling in the challenge of producing crops of what he describes as a “sensitive and difficult to grow” fruit. The 67-year-old is symbolic of efforts by the western Japanese city of Matsuyama in Ehime prefecture, long known primarily for citrus cultivation, to shift more to avocados, partly as a strategy to adapt to rising temperatures amid climate change. Given the challenge...
Ayao Komatsu, Haas's 50-year-old Japanese team principal, has guided the American team to fourth place in the F1 championship after three races — the highest position ever held by a US team. A rebellious figure who left Japan at 14 to escape cultural conformity, Komatsu studied at Warwick and Loughborough, played rugby in Coventry, and became a devoted Coventry City fan. After a decade with Haas and two years as team principal, he has transformed the smallest team on the grid through a philosophy of empowering staff to take risks, notably trusting rookie Oliver Bearman despite criticism.
Hari Matsumoto, an underground idol from Wakayama, Honshu, has attracted over 400,000 followers by offering fans the unusual perk of sniffing her armpits during post-show interactions, replacing traditional handshakes and hugs. The practice has stirred online debate about the boundaries of fan-idol relationships in Japan's underground idol scene.
Haruka Uematsu said she felt as though she was in a dream standing on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium after being called on in a 24-12 loss to Thailand during the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday. There was double delight for debutant Uematsu, who scored late on in front of a raucous South Stand in her side’s Melrose Claymores defeat. “The moment I was called upon, I knew I had to clear my mind so that I could stay focused and listen only to my teammates’ voices in a very noisy stadium,”...
Au King-to, 29, has earned a spot in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens women's team after overcoming self-doubt, marking a significant debut for the player who previously competed in the 15s format and Asia series.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club and the city's rugby community have collaborated for an expanded Sevens Week, featuring record ticket sales and a unique midweek race meeting at Happy Valley.
