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• Japan ruling LDP’s Suzuki negative on Diet extension

  The remarks came after Hiroshi Nakatsuka, secretary-general of the JIP, called for an extension of the Diet session in talks with Suzuki on Monday.

• Europe swelters under heat wave; France restricts alcohol consumption

  Beyond the Alps, temperatures as high as 36-37C ​were transforming daily life and tourism in some Italian towns.

• U.S. to deploy powerful midrange missile system to Japan for joint drills

  The deployment of the land-based Typhon system is seen as part of a more robust allied approach to countering China's growing military assertiveness in the region.

• Burnham’s ‘King of the North’ tactics will be clipped if he becomes U.K. prime minister

  After winning a seat in parliament for his local area of Makerfield, Burnham, hopes to ride a level of popularity rarely enjoyed by politicians to become Britain's next leader.

• Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

  Taipei will base some of its drills on a scenario where China ⁠suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the island into an actual attack.

• Japan’s AI goldrush faces backlash as data centers sprout up in urban areas

  Residents living next to new developments are raising concerns over environmental and health issues linked to the "factories" of today.

• After the fracture: how Britain’s financial industry recovered from Brexit

  Signs the British financial industry has weathered Brexit better expected: Employment in London's financial district is near an all-time high and banks are posting record profits.

• Trump’s fears about economy undercut U.S. leverage in Iran talks

  U.S. President Donald Trump cited the prospect of global economic collapse as a big reason he signed an interim peace deal. That could cost him in talks.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

  Taipei will base some of its drills on a scenario where China ⁠suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the island into an actual attack.

• Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu

  The announcement means that the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent.

• South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages

  Dozens of polling stations experienced unprecedented ballot paper shortages on June 3 for the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office a year ago.

• Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

  Plans envision a logistics corridor that will offer an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca by connecting two new deep-sea ports.

• Taiwan not ‘provoking’ China and hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

  Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his desire for talks based on "parity and respect" with China, but said Taiwan had a right to protect ⁠its interests.

• American scholar of Myanmar held in China was on academic visit, think tank says

  China's foreign ministry confirmed last week the arrest of Min Zin, saying he was suspected of spying and endangering national security.

• South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North Korea

  Residents welcomed the move, saying it would allow freer farming activities in the area and boost development and tourism.

• South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

  South ​Korean leader Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lead ⁠efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Cozy fiction meets the magic of tidying up

  An unlikely collaboration between tidying guru Marie Kondo and filmmaker and author Genki Kawamura plays with the tropes of the popular cozy fiction genre.

• ‘Tagusari Bros.’ searches for the meaning of justice

  Themes of vengeance and closure are nothing new in the world of crime dramas, but few tackle them with the emotional nuance of TBS' "Tagusari Bros."

• Ryusuke Hamaguchi wants to make the impossible possible

  An ethos of idealism is pervasive in the director's first French-language film, which came with the challenge and exhilaration of shooting in Paris.

• ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’: A cerebral whodunnit in feudal Japan

  Kiyoshi Kurosawa's historical drama is a murder mystery in the Agatha Christie mold and driven by conversation rather than combat.

• ‘You Are the Film’ offers a multiverse on a microbudget

  Set in a real-life corner of Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood, Makoto Ueda's debut feature takes a refreshingly analog approach to a familiar concept.

• ‘Demon Slayer’ musical is for fans who’ve done the homework

  The record-breaking anime "Demon Slayer" has been reimagined as a musical and its sixth installment premiered June 13.

• Grammys to add best Asian pop music performance category in 2027

  The new Grammy category gives J-pop, K-pop and C-pop acts greater opportunities for international recognition.

• Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead

  Japan's largest music award ceremony moved to Tokyo for its second year, with a night of electric performances and artists honored in 78 categories.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Japan takes step toward knockout stage with 4-0 rout of Tunisia

  Japan is the first Asian side to score four goals ​in ​a World Cup match.

• Wyndham Clark builds commanding lead in third round of U.S. Open

  Of the 21 players who have gone into the final round of a major with a lead of six strokes or more, all but one have gone on to win.

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles put Portugal in tough spot at World Cup

  Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has a major decision to make over the 41-year-old following a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday.

• Netherlands’ demolition of Sweden gives coach Ronald ⁠Koeman peace of mind

  The Dutch let ⁠leads slip away twice in their opening Group F encounter against Japan last weekend, so the ⁠three points were welcome.

• Germany still not satisfied despite beating Cote d’Ivoire to reach knockout stage

  Cote d'Ivoire also remains in a strong position to advance and could book its first-ever ticket to the knockout stage with a decisive win over Curacao next week.

• Warm welcome from Americans at World Cup boosts United States’ global image

  The 2026 World Cup is exposing international visitors to places outside those normally frequented by tourists.

• NBA Europe chief promises ‘hundreds of millions’ for new competition

  The NBA project is due to be launched in 2027.

• Hajime Moriyasu proud of fans’ reputation for cleanliness

  Footage went viral online after Japan supporters were seen putting their trash in blue plastic bags following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.

Life news from Japan Times

• Can a single clay pot really elevate everything you cook?

  In "Simply Donabe," clay pot evangelist Naoko Takei Moore pushes for cooks everywhere to embrace this traditional implement in every part of their kitchens.

• ‘Kaiseki’ fine dining with a side of classical poetry

  Kyoto fine dining restaurant Kodaiji Wakuden's experiment with traditional poems is an interesting, if uneven, experiment in aesthetics.

• Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan’s least-touristed region rethinks appeal

  Fukui Prefecture routinely ranks among Japan's least-visited prefectures, but a crop of young professionals in the tourism industry are pushing a new set of charms.

• Tokyo’s best Four Seasons may not be its biggest

  Reopened on April 29 after an extensive refurbishment, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi gives its sister accommodation around the corner a serious run for its money.

• Osaka Itami Airport named Asia’s best in new travel rankings

  Fukuoka Airport and Nagoya's Chubu Centrair International Airport rounded out Japan's top three airports graded on punctuality, passenger experience and facilities.

• Predicting the future, one Japanese grammar point at a time

  From fortune tellers to weather forecasts and prediction markets, learn how Japanese expresses uncertainty.

• A Tokyo cocktail institution sets its sights on Kyoto

  Opened in March, Bar Trench Kyoto is the first non-Tokyo outpost of the Ebisu cocktail institution.

• Newcomer to hallowed Niigata sake scene is already winning awards

  Sake evangelist Tomomi Duquette is breathing new life into the heartland of sake brewing.

 

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