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British teens have yet another reason for pity
One recent survey found only 48% of 16- and 17-year-olds felt getting the vote at their age was a "good idea."
Source: The Japan Times
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Top China and Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Philippine counterpart Theresa Lazaro on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila.
Source: The Japan Times
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If the U.S. keeps messing with this spy agency, it’ll pay a high price
Rather than weakening or abolishing the ODNI, the United States needs a stronger, professional and politically independent intelligence leadership.
Source: The Japan Times
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Researchers find tiny marine ecosystem — population 307 — in a bottle cap
The discovery shows that a large amount of plastic waste floating in the sea can become small ships of organisms, according to a Japanese research team.
Source: The Japan Times
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Dodgers remove Shohei Ohtani from rotation indefinitely due to knee issue
Ohtani made his last mound appearance on July 3.
Source: The Japan Times
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One year on, Trump tariffs continue battering Japan automakers
In fiscal 2025, which ended in March this year, combined costs from the Trump tariffs at six major Japanese automakers, including industry leader Toyota, exceeded ¥2.4 trillion.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nara cafe owner hopeful about ancient capitals’ World Heritage listing
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee' is deliberating in Busan, South Korea, whether to add the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals to its list of World Heritage sites.
Source: The Japan Times
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Spain’s Rodri overcomes adversity to help deliver World Cup triumph
"I'd love for the younger generations to see that a player who touches the heavens, then descends into hell, can come back. It's a lesson in overcoming adversity," Rodri said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Giant Snorlax, other snoozing Pokémon appear in Yokohama for Pokémon Sleeping Faces Research [Pics]
Sleepy Pokémon and smiling faces from an adorable fan event going on in Japan right now. There’s that old joke that starts “Where does an 800-pound gorilla sleep?” with the answer of “Anywhere it want
Source: SoraNews24
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Fire breaks out at GSDF camp in Tokyo suburbs
The fire is believed to have started at the camp's garbage storage area, according to officials of the GSDF facility.
Source: The Japan Times
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