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Malinin upstaged by Kagiyama as Japan keep pressure on U.S. in skating team event
7 February 2026 @ 10:42 pm
U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin was upstaged on his Olympic debut on Saturday as Japan's Yuma Kagiyama led the men's short program in the team event to…
Taiwanese diver dies after search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan
7 February 2026 @ 8:52 pm
A Taiwanese diver suffered a seizure and died on Saturday while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster…
Japan's Kimura and Kimata take gold and silver in men's snowboarding big air
7 February 2026 @ 8:51 pm
Kira Kimura and Ryoma Kimata led a Japanese gold and silver medal grab in men’s big air on Saturday, underlining the growing dominance of their country in snowboarding…
Man arrested for stabbing convenience store employee, stealing cigarettes
7 February 2026 @ 8:50 pm
Police in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery after he stabbed a female convenience store employee and stole cigarettes.…
Takaichi poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote
7 February 2026 @ 8:47 pm
Japan's prime minister is a heavy metal music fan. She loves motorcycles and playing the drums, including with visiting dignitaries. She thrilled a nation that often fetishizes company…
Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote
7 February 2026 @ 8:47 pm
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan "more prosperous and safer", including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of…
Mariah Carey's Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter
7 February 2026 @ 8:46 pm
The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few…
Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid Netherlands shock at T20 World Cup
7 February 2026 @ 8:45 pm
Faheem Ashraf smashed an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets to avoid a massive shock in the curtain-raiser of the…
Italy's heroic defense stops Scotland's last-gasp charge for Six Nations win
7 February 2026 @ 8:45 pm
Italy stopped Scotland's last-gasp charge to hang on for a precious Six Nations win by 18-15 at a rain-soaked Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Scotland used its last scoring…
England thrashes Wales 48-7 in Six Nations opener with Arundell hat trick
7 February 2026 @ 8:45 pm
England inflicted a 48-7 hiding on Wales to open its Six Nations title bid on Saturday at Twickenham.
England got a bonus-point seven tries, including three for winger…