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Spent nuclear fuel storage rate reaches up to 90% of capacity at some Japan reactors

A total of 15 reactors at nine plants have been restarted since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of Iwate

The quake registered a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued.

Brazil and Japan head into World Cup clash looking to settle old scores

The fixture also carries a deeper historical thread, as Brazil has long been a reference point for Japanese soccer, a relationship embodied by former Japan manager Zico.

Japan embrace ‘underdog mentality’ for World Cup clash against Brazil

Japan, considered by some to be an outsider to go far at the tournament in North America, beat Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a home friendly in October.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he will resign within weeks

The announcement by Vucic, who has been in power as president or prime minister for 12 years, came amid demonstrations after the deadly collapse of an awning at a ​train station.

U.S. and Iran clash, putting fragile deal under growing strain

Each of the warring sides has accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the 4-month-old conflict.

Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

Facing public outrage at the response by local officials, Venezuela's U.S.-backed interim leader Delcy Rodriguez thanked other countries for the outpouring of aid.

Chinese and Russian bombers, fighter jet stage joint patrol near Japan

China's Defense Ministry said the flight demonstrated the two countries' "resolve and capability to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability."

More temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heat wave moves east

Preliminary all-time temperature records were set on Saturday in Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic, and a new mark for the month of June in Switzerland.

Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted that the country's troops would be able to stay in Lebanon so long as Hezbollah remained armed.

In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination

Drawn by the quality of Kanoya's local produce, chef Yasuhiko Uchida relocated to the Osumi Peninsula. Now, his restaurant is a shining example of Kagoshima's culinary appeal.

Smash tacos with bear-approved veggies

Alpine leeks are a forageable example of the "sansai" (wild edible plants) that make springtime a bounty of flavors across Japan's countryside — for humans and bear-kind alike.

Naomi Osaka retires from Bad Homburg final due to injury days before Wimbledon

The Japanese No. 6 seed battled through an ankle injury in the first set but signaled she would be unable to continue one game into the second set.

How a private collection of queer books becomes a cultural hot spot

Tokyo's queer-focussed bookstore Loneliness Books is a space for encounters and events for everyone, LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan

The two storms helped shatter June records for rain in a number of areas in eastern and southern Chiba Prefecture.

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble — and some experts warn that if it pops, the fallout could be bigger than anything Wall Street has ever seen.

Japan to draw up energy-related package by end of August

Industry minister Ryosei Akazawa has been tasked with drawing up an action plan to address the energy risks that became apparent amid the Middle East conflict.

Senior LDP lawmaker and South Korean president agree to work on boosting ties

"I would like to facilitate close communication at various levels (with South Korea)," Ryota Takeda told reporters after the meeting.

Brazil’s Rayan cramming for Japan test in World Cup knockout stage

The five-time champion faces the Asian side in the round of 32 in Houston on Monday.

KHI and Airbus eye cooperation on Japanese variant of Eurodrone

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary deal with Airbus to cooperate on a possible Japanese anti-submarine version of a European defense drone.

‘The colors speak for themselves’: How Japan’s chroma bible went global

Originally published as a six-volume series in the 1930s, "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" has become a go-to for creatives in Japan and around the world.

Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI model cleared by U.S. for wider use

The clearance eases a confrontation that erupted two weeks ago when the government abruptly barred Anthropic from giving foreign nationals access to Mythos 5 and a related model.

Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior lawmaker says

Berlin is looking to revamp its army and has committed to increase its troop strength to at least 260,000 soldiers — up from the current 185,000 — by 2035.

An analyst’s missed remark surfaced in deadly Iran school strike probe

An analyst's missed remarks and U.S. intelligence systems that weren't connected to one another are among the missteps that led to an airstrike on an Iranian school.

Swiss glaciers facing drastic loss from heat wave

The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland's glaciers is expected to have all melted away by Monday.

U.S. and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire

The U.S. said its strikes were a response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces" that "clearly violated the ceasefire."

Ukraine’s Crimea attacks expose limits of Putin’s protection

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes are disrupting Russian logistics and supply routes to Crimea, plunging the region into crisis as officials resort to emergency measures.

Israel and Lebanon reach framework deal aiming to end conflict

Israel will maintain a "security zone" along the boundaries of the yellow line, which marks a seized territory that stretches some 10 km into Lebanon from the Israeli border.

Japan and India to set up framework for promoting biogas-run cars

The two sides will aim to increase the number of plants in India that manufacture methane from fermented cow dung for compressed natural gas vehicles to 1,000.

Japan ‘snow monkey’ park to cap visitors after overcrowding and bad behavior

As the number of tourists snowballed, so did instances of bad behavior, such as trying to feed or touch the monkeys.

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