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116-year-old woman in Japan declared world's oldest person
Kane Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903.
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn granted bail at €7.8 million in Japan
Ghosn was arrested on 19 November over suspicions of financial misconduct.
Japan probe lands 300 million km away in hunt for clues to origin of life
Meanwhile, Israel began a mission to make its first Moon landing.
'It's in everyone's minds' - Former All Black Nonu dreaming of World Cup comeback
The 36-year-old says he needs to prove himself with the Auckland Blues first.
Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory
The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.
Record-breaking bicycle kick helps Qatar claim a first-ever Asian Cup
The 2022 World Cup hosts handed Japan a 3-1 defeat in Abu Dhabi, with Almoez Ali scoring nine goals at the tournament.
'I went my own way' - Queiroz ends eight-year spell with Iran after Asian Cup exit
After seeing his side beaten 3-0 by Japan in the semi-final, the former United number two announced his departure.
Rugby World Cup boss planning for typhoons, quakes in disaster-prone Japan
The country is especially vulnerable to extreme weather in September, when the tournament will be in full swing.
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn tell court he was 'wrongly accused and unfairly detained'
Ghosn was arrested in November on suspicion of under-declaring his income by some €38 million between 2010 and 2015.
Japan's 'Tuna King' just paid €2.7 million for this whopper fish
Unsurprisingly, the price tag is a new record.
'The demand from Japanese fans for Irish tickets is astronomical as well'
A very different adventure awaits rugby supporters at the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Japan is going to start hunting whales for commercial purposes again
The International Whaling Commission, established in 1946 to conserve and manage the world’s whale and cetacean population, introduced a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.
The 9 at 9: St Stephen's Day
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Former Nissan chairman charged with financial misconduct
Ghosn has been charged with under-declaring his income by some €38 million.
Five missing after two US military planes crash off coast of Japan
One crew member has already been rescued and is thought to be in a stable condition.
Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested over allegations of financial misconduct
Nissan’s board will meet on Thursday to decide his fate at the company.
Eddie Jones glad as 'seduced' England recover to beat Japan
Jones’ side trailed 15-10 at the break but managed to turn things around after the restart.
Fiji-born Cokanasiga scores debut Test try as second-half surge sees England overcome Japan
England were 15-10 down at half-time and a shock looked to be on the cards.
Lost Disney film showing Mickey Mouse's predecessor found in Japan
“We’re absolutely delighted to learn that a copy of the lost film exists.”
Jones advises Japan to 'go to the temple and pray' ahead of Twickenham clash
On Saturday, the England boss goes up against the team he coached at the 2015 World Cup.
Laumape hat-trick helps All Blacks romp to victory in 100-point game with Japan
There was no shortage of action in Tokyo this morning as New Zealand won a contest that featured 15 tries.
Later start times at Tokyo Olympic marathon could lead to fatalities, say health experts
Health officials in Japan are calling for the race to start at 5.30am instead of 7am to avoid potential deaths due to soaring temperatures.
'If we are going to take the All Blacks down, then it is going to be tomorrow'
Japan’s New Zealand-born captain senses an opportunity against a weakened All Blacks team.
Eight debutants named in All Blacks' 23 for opening Test of November series
Plenty of new faces in the New Zealand line-up for this weekend’s meeting with Japan in Tokyo.
'I'm just over the moon - all the hard work is paying off': Bronze medal for Cork's Sean McCarthy at Youth Olympics
The teenager came up short in the Men’s Kumite semi-finals but certainly made his mark on the tournament.
White tiger kills zookeeper in enclosure during rare attack in Japan
The attack happenedat the Hirakawa Zoological Park in the southern city of Kagoshima.
Almost 1,300 Toyota hybrid vehicles in Ireland recalled amid safety concerns
The latest recall affects several models of Toyota’s Prius and Auris hybrid vehicles produced between October 2008 and November 2014.
A year out from World Cup, Japan coach Joseph signals he will step away from Sunwolves
The Kiwi wants to focus on the national side to ensure they peak in September when they will meet Ireland in RWC Pool A.
Death toll rises to 35 in horror Japanese earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake struck on Thursday.
Worker in charge of measuring radiation following Fukushima disaster dies of lung cancer
This is the first time the Japanese government has acknowledged a death directly related to the disaster.
A million people urged to evacuate as Typhoon Jebi brings winds of up to 215 kilometres an hour to Japan
The typhoon swept a tanker into a bridge and partially flooded an airport.
Son thanks 'special' Spurs as Asian Games gold medal spares forward two years of military duty
Son Heung-Min will join back up with his Tottenham team-mates after winning gold at the Asian Games.
Japan braces for 'very strong' typhoon as authorities warn of floods and landslides
Typhoon Jebi is expected to make landfall on the country’s main island on Tuesday
Spurs forward Son Heung-min avoids military service as South Korea claim Asian Games gold
The Spurs star provided the assists for both South Korea’s goals as they defeated Japan in a tense final.
Japan says North Korea remains a 'serious and imminent threat'
The country also takes aim at China’s rise as a military power.
Boy (2) who was missing in Japanese woods for three days rescued unharmed
It is believed the boy may have drank river water to survive his ordeal.
Class is permanent! Andres Iniesta's first goal in Japan is a beauty
The J-League side went in front against Jubilo Iwata when Lukas Podolski and the former Barcelona midfielder combined for a fine effort.
Medical school altered test scores to keep women out
The university began lowering test scores of female applicants when results showed an increasing number of women winning places.
Life after La Liga: Iniesta and Torres suffer defeats in highly-anticipated J.League debuts
Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta suffered defeats in their respective J.League bows for Sagan Tosu and Vissel Kobe on Sunday.
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