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Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele (bottom) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 29, 2026
PSG edges Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semifinal epic
It was the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe arrives at a news conference on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
SOCCER
Dec 21, 2025
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
The tournament has usually been held at two-year intervals, but over the last 15 years it has struggled to find a convenient place in the global calendar.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a ceremony to announce the official match schedule for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday in Washington.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 7, 2025
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule
91²Ö¿â first match will be against the Netherlands on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2025
2026 World Cup draw is kind to favorites as Trump takes limelight
Japan was drawn into a group that features the Netherlands, Tunisia and a yet-to-be determined European qualifier.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Willian Pacho (center) scores the opening goal against Bayer Leverkusen during the two sides' UEFA Champions League match in Leverkusen, Germany, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 22, 2025
PSG scores seven as Champions League rains goals
A total of 43 goals were recorded across nine games, with Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven each hitting six.
Harry Kane applauds England fans after the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Latvia in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2025
England clinches 2026 World Cup spot as Portugal forced to wait
Thomas Tuchel's England brushed aside Latvia in Riga to make it six wins from six and guarantee the top spot .
Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati (left) and Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Ousmane Dembele after receiving Ballon d'Or awards at a ceremony in Paris on Monday
SOCCER
Sep 23, 2025
Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award
Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to succeed Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele (right) during a match against Toulouse on Aug. 30.
SOCCER
Sep 21, 2025
PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
Nine members of the PSG team that won the Champions League, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final, feature among the 30 nominees.
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli watches his effort enter the Athletic Club Bilbao net for his team's first goal in its Champions League opener on Tuesday in Bilbao, Spain.
SOCCER
Sep 17, 2025
Arsenal and Real Madrid win Champions League openers
Tottenham Hotspur also won on the tournament's opening night, which saw outsiders Union Saint-Gilloise and Qarabag claim first-ever victories in the Champions League proper.
Paris Saint-Germain players and officials celebrate with the Champions League trophy at the Elysee Palace in Paris in June.
SOCCER
Sep 14, 2025
PSG begins title defense as Champions League kicks off
PSG ended over a decade of disappointment in continental competition when it lifted the trophy in May, tearing Inter Milan apart in the final.
Michelle Agyemang scores England's first goal against Italy in the Women's Euro 2025 semifinal at the Stade de Geneve in Switzerland on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2025
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final
Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalizing in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround.
Chelsea players celebrate with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2025
Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph a 'statement,' but what might be the cost?
The side has pocketed a stunning $115 million in prize money from the Club World Cup, but its offseason has been drastically reduced.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lifts the trophy with players during the award ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 champion in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 14, 2025
Palmer stars as Chelsea stuns PSG to win Club World Cup final
PSG had been the favorite after heading to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, ahead of Sunday's final of the Club World Cup.
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2025
Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
The Parisians now stand on the verge of an extraordinary achievement, as they look to complete a clean sweep of trophies in a marathon season.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz (bottom) celebrates with defender Achraf Hakimi after Ruiz scored PSG's third goal of its Club World Cup semifinal win over Real Madrid on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 10, 2025
PSG inflicts humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
Victory against Chelsea in the final on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro (left) after scoring his club's first goal of its Club World Cup semifinal win over Fluminense on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2025
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
The Brazilian striker dominated his former club Fluminense as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal match against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025
Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eyes final
Mbappe has endured frustration at the Club World Cup, not featuring at all during the group stage due to a stomach bug.
Fluminense's Thiago Silva before the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025
Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup
Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, and returned to the side upon leaving Chelsea.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during its win over Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025
Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
Chelsea's Liam Delap celebrates after scoring his first goal with the club as part of a 3-0 victory over Esperance on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2025
Delap notches first for Chelsea as club eases into Club World Cup last 16
A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia was decided by two goals in first-half stoppage time.
Water shortages hit tourist spots in Japan during Golden Week
A hot spring facility in the city of Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, has suspended the operation of its open-air baths since March.
Strong winds disrupt transport during Golden Week
A map on the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency shows advisories and warnings for strong winds across wide areas of Japan through Monday night.
What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?
The cruise ship MV Hondius floats off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on Sunday.
China's rare defiance of U.S. sanctions sparks showdown over banks
A Chinese flag flutters in front of the Shanghai Gaoqiao Company Refinery in Shanghai.
Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gives a speech in Hanoi on Saturday.
At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan
Shorebirds gather in dense flocks at Higashiyoka Higata (tidal flats), pushed together by the rising tide.
Fujisawa flashpoint: A mosque project stokes nativist fears
Muslims pray at Tokyo Camii in the Yoyogi-Uehara neighborhood. Though Muslims account for only 0.3% of Japan¡¯s population, rhetoric in online spaces and by conservative politicians has fomented social tensions.
No longer shushed: Japan¡¯s cultural venues make room for children
In 2019, Saitama Arts Theater started permitting children under 3 to some of its shows. Previously, children under 4 were not permitted.
New head chef at Maz explores Peruvian food through a Japanese lens
Since taking over Maz last month, chef Yuya Nakamura has been gradually introducing more Japanese influences to the restaurant's innovative Peruvian cuisine.
For tourists in Japan¡¯s outdoor sports scene, safety is not guaranteed
Each winter, countless tourists flock to Japan's famous snow-covered mountains, but a lack of top-down regulation on the country's outdoor sports industry can make certain activities unnecessarily risky.

Podcast

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

Longform

Projects like the BuddhaBot aim to re-create dialogue once lost to time, raising questions about whether AI can extend the teachings of Buddha or merely simulate them.
Can AI replace a priest? Japan¡¯s temples and shrines are testing the limits.
By Alex K.T. Martin

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