Warner Bros defends 'Barbie' film's world map as 'child-like'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/warner-bros-defends-%27barbie%27-film%27s-world-map-as-%27child-like%27
July 7, 2023, 3:05 AM
Warner Bros studio on Thursday said a map in its upcoming "Barbie" movie of the South China Sea is a "child-like" drawing with no intended significance, days after…
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Britney Spears says Wembanyama's security struck her in Las Vegas
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/britney-spears-says-wembanyama%27s-security-struck-her-in-las-vegas-spurs-rookie-says-he-was-grabbed
July 6, 2023, 9:39 PM
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino,…
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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval
https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/alzheimer%E2%80%99s-drug-leqembi-has-full-fda-approval-now-and-that-means-medicare-will-pay-for-it
July 6, 2023, 9:54 PM
U.S. officials granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for…
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John Berylson, owner of English soccer team Millwall, dies in car crash
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/john-berylson-owner-of-english-soccer-team-millwall-dies-in-car-crash-at-age-70
July 6, 2023, 9:46 PM
John Berylson, an American businessman known for his enthusiastic ownership of the English soccer team Millwall, has died. He was 70.
His death, the result of a car…
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French government paints a rosy picture for tourism despite unrest over the police killing of a teen
https://japantoday.com/category/world/french-government-paints-a-rosy-picture-for-tourism-despite-unrest-over-the-police-killing-of-a-teen
July 6, 2023, 9:48 PM
The Eiffel Tower, chateaus in the Loire Valley — and cars on fire. Tourists to France faced a new reality during an eruption of nationwide anger following the…
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Andrew Tate loses appeal against house arrest in Romania as human trafficking case continues
https://japantoday.com/category/world/andrew-tate-loses-appeal-against-house-arrest-in-romania-as-human-trafficking-case-continues
July 6, 2023, 9:49 PM
Andrew Tate, the divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer who is charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit…
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Meta's new Twitter rival app Threads gets tens of millions of sign-ups in its first day
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/Meta%27s-new-Twitter-rival-app-Threads-gets-tens-of-millions-of-sign-ups-in-its-first-day
July 6, 2023, 9:42 PM
Tens of millions of people have quickly signed up to Meta's new app, Threads, as it aims to compete with Twitter — a sign that users are looking…
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Pogacar wins Pyrenees big stage and Vingegaard claims Tour de France yellow jersey
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/pogacar-wins-pyrenees-big-stage-and-vingegaard-claims-tour-de-france-yellow-jersey
July 6, 2023, 9:45 PM
Tadej Pogacar was not done yet.
Just 24 hours after losing more than a minute to his biggest rival at the Tour de France — defending champion Jonas…
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Trudeau beckons Taylor Swift to Canada
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/not-%27another-cruel-summer%27-trudeau-beckons-taylor-swift-to-canada1
July 6, 2023, 9:37 PM
When U.S. superstar Taylor Swift announced yet more dates for her much-hyped world tour -- but once again skipped Canada -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could not shake…
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Kevin Spacey's accuser denies defense claim that he made up sex assault; says 'it was horrific'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/kevin-spacey%27s-accuser-denies-the-defense-claim-that-he-made-up-sex-assault-says-%27it-was-horrific%27
July 6, 2023, 9:38 PM
A man who says Kevin Spacey subjected him to a torrent of verbal abuse and grabbed his crotch denied claims by the Hollywood star’s lawyer on Thursday that…
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Hamilton would welcome peaceful protest at British Grand Prix
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/hamilton-would-welcome-peaceful-protest-at-british-grand-prix
July 6, 2023, 9:46 PM
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton would have no complaints about a peaceful protest from Just Stop Oil activists at this weekend's British Grand Prix.
The climate activists targeted…
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Despite prevention efforts, fireworks were used to target people, police in Minneapolis
https://japantoday.com/category/world/despite-prevention-efforts-fireworks-were-used-to-target-people-police-in-minneapolis
July 6, 2023, 9:50 PM
Large groups of people used fireworks to target other people and police in Minneapolis over the Fourth of July holiday, even as police staffing doubled and the city…
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Mass expulsions and mistreatment of migrants reported in Tunisia as tensions spike in port city
https://japantoday.com/category/world/mass-expulsions-and-mistreatment-of-migrants-reported-in-tunisia-as-tensions-spike-in-port-city
July 6, 2023, 9:50 PM
Tensions spiked dangerously in a Tunisian port city this week after three migrants were detained in the death of a local man, and there were reports of retaliation…
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Russia expels Finnish diplomats, shuts down consulate in a tit-for-tat move
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russia-expels-finnish-diplomats-shuts-down-consulate-in-a-tit-for-tat-move
July 6, 2023, 9:50 PM
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced the expelling of nine Finnish diplomats and shutting down of Finland's consulate in St. Petersburg in retaliation for Finland expelling nine Russian…
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U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market
https://japantoday.com/category/business/u.s.-job-openings-dip-to-9.8-million-but-remain-high-showing-resilience-in-labor-market
July 6, 2023, 9:41 PM
U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough to illustrate that the American labor market remains resilient in the face of sharply higher interest…
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Serbia to seek meeting with NATO chief, U.N. Security Council session on Kosovo tensions
https://japantoday.com/category/world/serbia-to-seek-meeting-with-nato-chief-un-security-council-session-on-kosovo-tensions
July 6, 2023, 9:48 PM
Serbia's president on Thursday accused Kosovo of carrying out “silent ethnic cleansing" of Serbs and said his country will seek a meeting with NATO's chief and an urgent…
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Sweden considering making Koran burnings illegal
https://japantoday.com/category/world/sweden-is-considering-making-koran-burnings-illegal-aftonbladet
July 6, 2023, 9:48 PM
The Swedish government is examining whether it could make setting the Koran or other holy books on fire illegal, as recent Koran burnings have damaged Sweden's security, Justice…
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Wimbledon finally finishes first round 2 days later than planned; Murray-Tsitsipas halted by rain
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/murray-braces-for-tsitsipas-clash-at-wimbledon-as-wawrinka-advances
July 7, 2023, 12:01 AM
Let the record reflect that the rain-logged first round of Wimbledon 2023 finally concluded at 3:23 p.m. local time on Thursday, Day 4 of the tournament, 48 hours later than…
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World athletics chief Coe blasts 'greenwashing' by politicians
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-athletics-chief-coe-blasts-%27greenwashing%27-by-politicians1
July 6, 2023, 9:45 PM
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has criticiszed politicians for "greenwashing exercises" but said sport can play a key role in tackling climate change during an event at Wimbledon.…
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Japan says China, S Korea have both released water with high levels of tritium
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-says-china-s.-korea-released-water-with-high-levels-of-tritium
July 6, 2023, 9:31 PM
Japan said Thursday that China and South Korea have both discharged liquid waste containing high levels of tritium, a radioactive material, countering Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's plan to…
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Kishida keen to deepen ties with 3 Middle Eastern nations on energy
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Kishida-keen-to-deepen-ties-with-3-Middle-Eastern-nations-on-energy
July 6, 2023, 9:33 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will try to deepen cooperation in the energy sector during his trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar later this…
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South Korean market tests seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears
https://japantoday.com/category/national/south-korean-market-tests-fish-seafood-to-dispel-fukushima-radiation-fears1
July 6, 2023, 9:30 PM
The largest fisheries market in the South Korean capital is stepping up testing to show its offerings are safe, aiming to allay consumer concerns about Japan's planned release…
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Is MLB's pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/is-mlb%27s-pitch-clock-leading-to-better-defense-some-players-and-coaches-think-so
July 6, 2023, 9:45 PM
The pitch clock may be bothering players as they step to the plate, but they like it a whole lot better once they put on their gloves and…
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Okinawa governor visits China's Fujian to boost history-based exchanges
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/okinawa-gov.-visits-china%27s-fujian-to-boost-history-based-exchanges
July 6, 2023, 9:33 PM
Okinawa Gov Denny Tamaki visited southeastern China's Fujian on Thursday to boost exchanges between the southern Japanese prefecture and the province, whose ties date back more than 600…
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Belarus says Wagner chief who staged mutiny is in Russia
https://japantoday.com/category/world/wagner-chief-prigozhin-is-in-russia-president-of-belarus-says
July 7, 2023, 3:18 AM
The mercenary leader who led a short-lived mutiny against the Kremlin is in Russia and his troops are in their field camps, the president of Belarus said Thursday,…
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Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/taiwan-chip-giant-sees-no-production-hit-from-china-curb-on-rare-metals
July 6, 2023, 9:43 PM
Taiwan's chip giant TSMC said Thursday it did not expect any direct effect on production from China's latest export controls on two rare metals essential for making semiconductors.…
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French justice is working overtime and the mood is stern after thousands of teen arrests
https://japantoday.com/category/world/french-justice-is-working-overtime-and-the-mood-is-stern-after-thousands-of-teen-arrests
July 6, 2023, 10:13 AM
At 19, he was the oldest of the group of teens accused of lobbing Molotov cocktails at the police station of their suburban hometown.
“Why?” the judge asked…
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South Korea, Japan leaders due to meet on sidelines of NATO summit
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/south-korea-japan-leaders-due-to-meet-on-sidelines-of-nato-summit-seoul
July 6, 2023, 7:37 AM
South Korea is coordinating with Japan to hold a meeting between their leaders on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Lithuania next week, a South Korean presidential…
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Asian markets extend losses after Wall Street drifts lower
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-markets-extend-losses-after-wall-street-drifts-lower
July 6, 2023, 6:38 AM
Shares slipped in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street drifted downward following a rally that sent it roaring 16% higher for the year so far.
Hong Kong’s Hang…
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Joseph to step down as Japan coach after Rugby World Cup: reports
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/joseph-to-quit-japan-after-world-cup-reports
July 6, 2023, 6:43 AM
Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup, local media reported.
The New Zealander led the Brave Blossoms…
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