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Canadian Minister of National Defense David McGuinty, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and Japanese defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi pose for a family photo at the Global Combat Air Program news conference at Wellington Barracks in London on Tuesday.
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Jul 21, 2026
Canada to join Japan-Italy-U.K. fighter project as first observer nation
The move will not entail a financial commitment or contractual obligations, but could create a pathway to deepened future cooperation in the program.
A quality inspector taps wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for hidden flaws at Credito Emiliano's cheese-backed lending facility, where recent heat waves have pushed daily power use up about 30%, in Montecavolo di Quattro Castella, Italy, on July 6.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jul 13, 2026
Extreme heat threatens Italy¡¯s Parmigiano-Reggiano heartland
In the heat, cows spend more time lying down, eat less and produce up to 10% less milk, one of Parmigiano-Reggiano¡¯s ?only three ingredients alongside salt and rennet.
A concept model of the Global Combat Air next-generation fighter jet is displayed at the BAE Systems Warton factory in Warton, England, in July last year.
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Jul 4, 2026
U.K., Italy and Japan award $6.14 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jet
The contract award comes after a rival Franco-German fighter program collapsed in June, ?leaving European defense alliances in flux.
A concept model of the Global Combat Air Program¡¯s fighter jet is displayed during the Defense Security Equipment International Japan exhibition at Makuhari Messe in the city of Chiba in May last year.
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Jul 1, 2026
Japan¡¯s trilateral fighter jet program locked in following U.K. funding commitment
The news comes after months of uncertainty and concerns about delays to the Global Combat Air Program with Britain and Italy.
An Ironman athlete runs past a shower near the Main River to cool off during the ongoing heat wave in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday.
WORLD
Jun 28, 2026
France has 1,000 excess deaths as heat wave sweeps across Europe
Of the deaths recorded since Wednesday, 85% were people aged 65 or higher
The Magneti Marelli plant in Corbetta, Italy. Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some of the assets of Marelli Holdings.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 26, 2026
Stellantis and Nissan in talks to buy assets from troubled Marelli
Marelli is going through a complex and lengthy restructuring process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy one year ago.
Tourists shield themselves from the sun with umbrellas as they walk past the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris on Wednesday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 26, 2026
Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe
The early summer heat wave has killed dozens, disrupted power supplies, and closed schools and cultural landmarks.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty in Tokyo on Wednesday
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Jun 25, 2026
Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart
Canada¡¯s potential interest comes as the ?program attracts attention from potential new partners and a rival European fighter project has collapsed.
A woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun while walking on London's Oxford Street as Britain experienced record temperatures disrupting schools and transport networks on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jun 24, 2026
Europe wilts under record heat as air conditioner sales soar
France¡¯s national temperature indicator reached 29.8 C on Tuesday ¡ª the hottest since measurements began in 1947.
Due to the ongoing heat wave sweeping across France, a portion of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris has been opened for swimming from June 17. France issued a red heat wave alert across more than a third of the country for June 21, as a ferocious heat wave dug in and the government banned the consumption of alcohol in certain areas during the annual Fete de la Musique festivities.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 21, 2026
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. President Donald Trump greets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, last October.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2026
Meloni¡¯s spat with Trump shows readiness to risk a bigger fight
In just 24 hours, Meloni has done three things that some U.S. allies may have thought privately, but never said publicly.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz next to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a working lunch as part of the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 20, 2026
Italy¡¯s Meloni says Trump ¡®totally invented¡¯ story she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chided the U.S. leader for acting with far greater deference to the enemies ?of the West than he does toward old, established allies.
A concept model of the Global Combat Air Program fighter jet is displayed during a security trade exhibition in Chiba in May 2025.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2026
Japan¡¯s GCAP push signals a new security role beyond the U.S. alliance
The renewed GCAP backing comes less than a week after the apparent failure of the Future Combat Air System ¡ª a program led by France, Germany and later Spain.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a Japan¨CItaly summit meeting in Rome on Monday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jun 16, 2026
Japan and Italy agree to promote fighter jet development with U.K.
Leaders of the two nations also agreed to boost cooperation on economic security, including expanding supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals.
Rapidus will exchange memorandums of understanding on the cooperation with U.K. Semiconductor Center, which supports the British chip industry through funding by the British government, and Fondazione Chips-IT, an Italian government research institute.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2026
Rapidus to cooperate with British and Italian institutions
The Japanese semiconductor company will sign agreements with public institutions in the two countries during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi¡¯s trip to Europe on Saturday.
A model of a fighter jet from the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), led by Britain, Japan and Italy, in London in September 2023
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Jun 10, 2026
Canada to join Japan-Italy-U.K. fighter project as observer
A observer country will be able to access sensitive information, such as progress in the fighter project.
Wind generators are seen in a farm in the countryside near the Sicilian town of Trapani, southern Italy, in 2009.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
May 21, 2026
Italy pays the price of Meloni¡¯s stalled green energy transition
As fossil fuel prices surge, Italy is facing renewed scrutiny over its slow embrace of renewables.
At Stanza della Sincerita, wood-fired "amadai" (tilefish) caught on the Sea of Japan coast is served on a "risotto" topped with diced summer vegetables and seaweed ¡ª chef Makoto Harada¡¯s version of traditional Yamagata-style "dashi."
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants
May 16, 2026
One of Japan¡¯s best meals is hidden in a Yamagata hot spring town
Chef Makoto Harada combines Italian flavors with the northern region¡¯s culinary traditions.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning to visit Britain and Italy ahead of a Group of Seven summit in France in June.
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May 14, 2026
Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before G7 summit in June
This will be Takaichi¡¯s first visit to Europe since taking office last year.
Italian Tennis Federation President Angelo Binaghi hugs Jasmine Paolini after her victory in the Italian Open women's final in May 2025.
TENNIS
May 8, 2026
Italian tennis chief calls for fifth major to break up Grand Slam ¡®monopoly¡¯
Angelo Binaghi has dragged Italian tennis from the doldrums and into?a golden age since taking charge of the country¡¯s federation.
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.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
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.

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