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Burnham team falls into infighting over Miliband chancellor pick
WORLD / Politics
Burnham team falls into infighting over Miliband chancellor pick
While many Andy Burnham supporters on the left of the governing Labour Party had expected him to put Energy Secretary Ed Miliband in charge of the Treasury, others are against it.
WORLD / Politics
Schools become battleground as Germany¡¯s far-right AfD eyes regional election
The AfD sees Saxony-Anhalt, where ?it hopes to form a regional government for the first time, as a stepping stone to winning a federal election.
WORLD / Politics
Can U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham¡¯s Ukraine initiatives survive without him?
The late senator, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was a vocal advocate for Ukraine.
New York writer E. Jean Carroll, a former advice columnist for Elle magazine, went public with her allegations in 2019.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 15, 2026
Trump pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million in sexual abuse case
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 6 asked the Supreme Court justices to take the unusual step of reconsidering their rejection of his appeal, with no decision yet made.
A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
Trump restarts Iran blockade as U.S. plans 20% Hormuz charge
U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement for all cargo shipped via the waterway.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
Trump administration targets ICC after judges file complaint
By Sonya Dymova
The State Department said on Monday it was considering travel bans and revoking visas for ICC officials as well as additional sanctions against the ICC.
French President Emmanuel Macron (left) speaks beside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting ahead of a summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" to support Ukraine at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
European powers join forces to build anti-ballistic missile defense system
The decision signals a shift away from its reliance on the U.S. as Ukraine struggles against Russia¡¯s onslaught.
People at Zaryadye Park near St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower in central Moscow on July 6
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
EU fails to adopt Russian sanctions and freeze oil price cap
The main points of contention were restrictions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas and measures regarding Austria¡¯s Raiffeisen Bank International.
Australia, Britain, China, India and the United States have already imposed a ?social media ban for children, or are considering one, which would mainly target TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
Children¡¯s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
The move would be the biggest such ?effort to date to guard against online dangers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said preparations for winter were among the reasons for the leadership changes.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 13, 2026
Zelenskyy Cabinet shake-up puts Kyiv¡¯s winter resilience in focus
Volodymyr Zelenskyy¡¯s move to overhaul his government is the latest sign of the Ukrainian president¡¯s determination to spare his nation a repeat of last winter¡¯s hardships.

Overseas remittances from Japan top ?1 trillion for the first time
As of October, there were 2.57 million foreign workers in Japan, up 11.7% from the year before, according to the health ministry.
Turkish man dies while in Tokyo police custody
A 48-year-old Turkish man was found unresponsive while lying face-up in a restroom at the detention facility of the Takao Police Station early on July 2, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
America¡¯s new India doctrine: Never repeat the China mistake
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi take part in a joint news conference at the White House in February 2025.
Global demand is reshaping secondhand fashion in Japan
A rise in tourists on the hunt for on-the-ground deals as well as foreign-facing resellers seeking to turn a profit has Japan's secondhand fashion industry facing a crunch.
Extreme heat grips Japan with potential double storm brewing
As heat grips Japan, authorities are urging residents to use air conditioning, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity and drink fluids before feeling thirsty.
Japan¡¯s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi¡¯s ¡°Elevator Girl House¡± series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Is ramen soup? An inquiry.
Ramen is one of Japan's national dishes. But what exactly is it?
Global demand is reshaping secondhand fashion in Japan
A rise in tourists on the hunt for on-the-ground deals as well as foreign-facing resellers seeking to turn a profit has Japan's secondhand fashion industry facing a crunch.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
¡®Princess Mononoke¡¯ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The ¡°Princess Mononoke¡± adaptation was created under Shochiku¡¯s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.

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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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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