26 h. ago Inside the abusive world of Japanese nursing: ‘violence was common’

Japan’s nurses hope a high-profile case will finally force change in their abusive workplaces.

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26 h. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at nightclub in Colorado

Club had been under investigation for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and ‘crimes of violence’, officials said.

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63 h. ago Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

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3 d. ago China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

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3 d. ago The best souvenir from Korea? It’s rice for rising numbers of Japanese visitors

Amid a rice shortage in Japan that has seen prices rise 92 per cent in a year, Japanese visitors to Korea are buying the grain to take home.

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4 d. ago Japanese man demands security guard kneel and bow at Osaka Expo, sparks public outrage

Viral video shows guard kowtowing in front of tourist after he failed to direct the latter to a car park correctly.

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4 d. ago Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait

Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait-and-see trend  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Japanese firms take steps to close gender pay gap with historic reforms: ‘they have to change’

Japan’s finance sector is shaking up workplace gender equality, as top firms are axing clerical roles mainly held by women, aiming to close the gender pay gap.

Economics

5 d. ago China backs Iran holding nuclear talks with ‘bullying’ US, says top diplomat Wang Yi

Foreign ministers meet in Beijing and decry America’s ‘abuse of tariffs’ ahead of negotiations this week between Washington and Tehran.

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5 d. ago From izakaya to haute cuisine: WeChat helps Chinese tourists book tables across Japan

The Chinese-language version of Tabelog, a popular Japanese restaurant review website, is now available as a mini program on WeChat.

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5 d. ago Chip war: China’s memory chip giant CXMT issues rare recruitment ad for Japanese branch

The hiring notice sheds light on CXMT’s Japanese subsidiary for the first time since it was established in 2020.

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6 d. ago Swimmer missing after reported shark attack off Israel’s coast

Shark sightings in the area are common, but this is the first attack reported in the country for decades.

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6 d. ago Vatican recounts Pope’s last words: ‘thank you for bringing me back to St Peter’s square’

The Vatican said among Pope Francis’ final words were thanking his nurse for enabling his Easter appearance in St Peter’s Square.

Politics

7 d. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

Politics

8 d. ago Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar Forecast: Tariffs, the BoJ and and Beijing in Spotlight

Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar Forecast: Tariffs, the BoJ and and Beijing in Spotlight  FXEmpire

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8 d. ago Israel opposition leader fears violence over move to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

‘If we don’t stop this, there will be a political murder here Jews will kill Jews,’ Yair Lapid said.

Politics

8 d. ago Hong Kong resident found dead after going snowboarding at Japanese ski resort

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

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8 d. ago Hong Kong resident found dead at Japanese ski resort after going snowboarding

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

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9 d. ago Passenger detained for verbally abusing others on subway in Beijing

Passenger detained for verbally abusing others on subway in Beijing  Global Times

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9 d. ago Cambodia’s renovated naval base welcomes 2 Japanese warships despite US concerns

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh said that the visit is ‘a historically significant event’ that would ‘enhance trust and confidence’.

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