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On Friday, the U.S. ordered Anthropic to deny foreign nationals access to the company¡¯s newest artificial intelligence models.
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2026
Trump¡¯s Anthropic crackdown sets off AI alarms for U.S. allies
U.S. allies must now confront a future in which the White House can pull the plug on AI sales abroad as it pleases.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to attend the eighth European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
May 5, 2026
U.S. allies look to Europe to build a post-Trump global order
Some nations are warning that that the system of security and trade championed by Western powers for more than 70 years is broken beyond repair.
Marine Le Pen, leader of French far-right party National Rally, speaks at a campaign event ahead of the mayoral election second round in Chalons En Champ, France, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 23, 2026
France¡¯s far right misses key targets in municipal elections
Marine Le Pen and National Rally President Jordan Bardella were seeking to use the regional vote as an opportunity to establish momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
National Rally President Jordan Bardella expressed confidence that his party could attract mainstream voters, as the far-right party hopes to capitalize on local elections to build momentum heading into the 2027 presidential vote.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 16, 2026
French far right leads in Nice, nearing key election victory
The National Rally is seeking to show that far-right appeal is growing in big cities such as Marseille, Nice and Toulon, as well as more rural areas.
A man walks past election posters on the day of the first round of the French mayoral election in Paris on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 15, 2026
French far right faces early tests in local votes: What to watch
Voters in 35,000 municipalities will choose mayors and councilors in a two-round ballot that typically turns on local issues and personalities rather than national party platforms.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.
WORLD
Feb 20, 2026
Macron is setting up a G7 showdown with Trump over social media
The French leader says protecting children from the harms of social media and artificial intelligence will be a priority for his country¡¯s Group of Seven presidency.
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrive at an informal European Union leaders retreat at Alden Biesen Castle in Rijkhoven, Belgium, on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 14, 2026
Europe talks?nuclear weapons?after U.S.?delivers reality check
The countries involved in discussions usually host U.S. military assets, are close to Russia and feel directly threatened by Vladimir Putin, sources said.
French President Emmanuel Macron walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an official welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday as part of a three-day visit to China.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 4, 2025
Macron and Xi meet in Beijing to discuss trade tensions and Taiwan
The French president is hoping to attract more Chinese investment into France, whose major exports include aeronautics and luxury goods.
French President Emmanuel Macron (left) gestures next to Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (center) and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the end of a joint press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 16, 2025
Macron offers aid for Greenland security amid Trump threats
The French president described a U.S. annexation as a ¡°crazy¡± scenario and called for joint exercises in the Arctic region.
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a meeting in Etrepagny, central France, on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 16, 2024
Le Pen takedown of Barnier holds lessons for next French PM
There is no placating the leader of the far-right National Rally, the largest party in the French National Assembly.
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou at the Hotel Matignon in Paris on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 14, 2024
Macron hands new French PM the tough job of managing Le Pen
Bayrou, 73, replaces conservative heavyweight Michel Barnier, who was ousted last week after far-right leader Marine Le Pen joined the left in a censure motion.
French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to avoid a new legislative election for more than two years, according to an official close to him.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 11, 2024
Macron aims to deter French far right with bid to avoid vote
The French president is piecing together a coalition of moderates that he hopes will last until 2027, when his term ends.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the Saudi-French Business Forum during an official visit in Riyadh on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 4, 2024
French government can survive a no-confidence vote, Macron says
A government collapse in France would underscore the power acquired by Marine Le Pen since Emmanuel Macron called a surprise election in June.
Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) Marine Le Pen (center) talks to the media next to party member Louis Aliot after a hearing in her trial on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2024
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has never been so powerful in France
Marine Le Pen is now the ultimate power broker in Paris.
A feminist demonstration against the far-right party in Toulouse, France, on Sunday
WORLD / Politics
Jun 24, 2024
French feminists protest Marine Le Pen even as she pulls in women
Protesters have had to reckon with a difficult reality: The National Rally leader has made progress in casting her party as a defender of women¡¯s rights.
Financial markets have tumbled since French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly a week ago, with about $210 billion wiped off the value of French stocks.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 17, 2024
France¡¯s safeguards against the far right are starting to unravel
A radicalization of part of the French left and an alliance among groups ranging from the far-left to the moderates undermine the so-called republican front.
People attend a demonstration against the French far-right National Rally ahead of legislative elections, in Paris on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 16, 2024
Thousands protest in France to oppose Le Pen¡¯s far right
The demonstrators are seeking to call attention to the nationalist party¡¯s policies on human rights, the environment, equal rights and economic matters.
French President Emmanuel Macron decided to trigger a parliamentary vote in an effort to regain the political initiative after his party was comprehensively beaten by Marine Le Pen¡¯s far-right National Rally in Sunday¡¯s European election.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2024
Macron¡¯s election gamble triggers chaos and anger inside his party
In calling for an election just 20 days from the dissolution of parliament, he is dialing up the pressure not just on his opponents, but also his own people.
Emmanuel Macron, France's president, during U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2024
Macron¡¯s high-risk vote attempts to halt Le Pen¡¯s French advance
French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap legislative ballot in a desperate bid to stop the rise of his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen.
French President Emmanuel Macron during U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2024
Macron and Scholz get trounced by far-right in EU elections
Far-right parties made gains that could sway the European Parliament to take a harder line on migration and upset work to protect the environment.
Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in March. Various cities around the world have cracked down on private lodgings, such as in Barcelona where the city is attempting to eradicate all short-stay apartments by 2028.
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Japanese mother sues state over teen¡¯s ¡®hostage justice¡¯ death
A lawyer representing the mother (left, blurred for privacy reasons) of a girl who died after being detained speaks during a news conference in Kobe on Wednesday.
Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for first time
The Nikkei 225 stock average broke 71,000 for the first time on Thursday while the yen remained weak.
Zoo-born golden eagle released into wild for first time in Japan
A young Japanese golden eagle takes flight from its enclosure.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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