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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton competes during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, Belgium, on Saturday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Lewis Hamilton hoping to head into F1¡¯s August break on high note
By Alan Baldwin
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was wary ?of talking up the team¡¯s prospects, even if others were already doing so.
Spectators in a Citroen 2CV wave flags as the peloton rise past during the 14th stage of the Tour de France pack of riders between Mulhouse and Le Markstein, France, on Saturday.
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Tour de France routes come from 3-year labor of love
Beautiful scenery is a key consideration because ¡°people also watch the Tour for the beauty of its landscapes.¡±
Ryan Fox poses with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Ryan Fox birdies No. 18 to cap comeback win at Open Championship
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (67) and hometown favorite Tommy Fleetwood (68) tied for fourth at 7 under. ?Scheffler was the defending champion.
Bryson DeChambeau interacts with fans as he walks to the 15th tee during the third round of the British Open in Southport, England, on Saturday.
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Jul 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy expresses disdain for Bryson DeChambeau amid British Open controversy
Max Homa and other golfers, however, ?came to DeChambeau¡¯s defense.
Japan's Ryunosuke Ito kicks the ball during a Nations Championship match against France at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday.
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Jul 19, 2026
Japan¡¯s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship
By Andrew MCKIRDY
Jones used the tournament to test several young players, including some who are still in college.
Josh Kerr crosses the finish line to win the men's mile event during a Diamond League meet in London on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jul 19, 2026
Britain¡¯s Josh Kerr shatters men¡¯s mile world record that had stood since 1999
The 28-year-old Briton ran a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.
Japan's Shuhei Takeuchi is tackled by two Ireland players during a Nations Championship contest in Newcastle, Australia, on July 11.
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Jul 17, 2026
Japan ready to welcome France to steamy Tokyo for Nations Championship clash
By Andrew MCKIRDY
Both teams head into the game with one win and one loss apiece in the inaugural Nations Championship.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (left) speaks with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli during a news conference at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Thursday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jul 17, 2026
Ferrari¡¯s Charles Leclerc labels Mercedes as favorite for Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes has won five of the seven races.
Japan coach Eddie Jones made six changes to the team that started against Ireland as the Brave Blossoms prepare to host France.
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Jul 17, 2026
Esei Haangana set for debut as Japan to face France in hot, humid Tokyo
Japan coach Eddie Jones made six changes to the team that started against Ireland in Newcastle, Australia, including a completely different front row.
France's Matthieu Jalibert (right) tackles Australia's Fraser McReight during a Nations Championship Brisbane on Saturday.
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Jul 16, 2026
France¡¯s Matthieu Jalibert to play against Japan in Nations Championship match
Jalibert missed training ahead of the match due to an adductor problem.

Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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