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Spain midfielder Mikel Merino scores the winning goal against Portugal during their World Cup round of 16 match at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 7, 2026
Substitute Merino hits late winner as Spain ends Ronaldo¡¯s World Cup career
Portugal exited a ?day after Cristiano Ronaldo had confirmed the tournament would be his last World Cup.
A wildfire burns in the Pyrenees-Orientales department, southern France on Sunday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jul 6, 2026
Infernos devastate forests as Europe¡¯s temperatures rise again
Firefighters across southern Europe are battling blazes that have devastated an area over twice the size of Manhattan.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal's first goal against Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2026
Portugal survives late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to set up a last-16 clash with Spain.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo double fires Portugal as Ghana thwarts England
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups
Francisco Marques, 27, participates in an "exorcism retreat." Wearing a black cassock and a Roman collar, Marques cuts the figure of a traditional Catholic cleric. But neither the Vatican nor local church authorities recognize his ministry.
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2026
Portugal¡¯s unofficial exorcism fever worries Catholic Church
A woman closes her eyes as a young man dressed as a priest places both hands on her forehead. Moments later, she falls to the floor in front of dozens of worshipers.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tries to move around three Congo players during a Group K clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ?of trying ?to win the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo during training in Oeiras, Portugal, on Monday
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 3, 2026
Portugal carries hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo¡¯s sixth World Cup
The tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States is expected to be Ronaldo¡¯s record-breaking sixth World Cup, an astonishing feat for a 41-year-old.
When European sailors first arrived on Japan¡¯s shores, some of their favorite meals seemed outlandish to the locals, but others became adapted delicacies.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
May 24, 2026
Barbaric tastes: The pickled Portuguese dish that won over Japan
A refreshingly piquant bite for increasingly warm days, this medley of Portuguese and Japanese flavors works as both an appetizer and main dish.
Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro waves to supporters following early results on the day of the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 9, 2026
Center-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugal¡¯s presidency
Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, 63, secured the support of many political figures from the far left, center and the right.
Portuguese presidential candidate and Chega party leader Andre Ventura holds a Portuguese flag as he delivers a speech after exit polls and early results showed he and Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro will head to a runoff next month, in Lisbon on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 19, 2026
Socialist and far-right candidate head for Portugal¡¯s presidential runoff
The election runoff highlights how fragmented the political landscape in Portugal has become with ?the rise of the far right and voter disenchantment with mainstream parties.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being shown a red card against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 13.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 26, 2025
Ronaldo cleared to play opening matches at World Cup
FIFA confirmed that the 40-year-old had been given a three-match ban following a red card against Ireland, but barring a repeat incident, he will not serve any further punishment.
The French team celebrates after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Paris on Thursday.
SOCCER
Nov 14, 2025
France punches World Cup ticket on 10th anniversary of 2015 Paris attacks
Portugal, meanwhile, was?made to wait after losing 2-0 against Ireland as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.
Harry Kane applauds England fans after the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Latvia in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2025
England clinches 2026 World Cup spot as Portugal forced to wait
Thomas Tuchel¡¯s England brushed aside Latvia in Riga to make it six wins from six and guarantee the top spot .
Images of Palestinian (left) and Israeli (right) flags projected onto the Eiffel Tower on the eve of France's planned recognition of the State of Palestine, in Paris, on Sunday. That same day, Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognized a Palestinian state.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 22, 2025
Western nations line up to recognize Palestinian state, infuriating Israel
Britain¡¯s decision to recognize a Palestinian state carried particular symbolism given its major role in Israel¡¯s creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War II.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (right) meets with his Portuguese counterpart, Luis Montenegro, on Thursday in Tokyo.
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Sep 11, 2025
Japan and Portugal to upgrade ties to strategic partnership
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Portuguese counterpart, Luis Montenegro, also agreed to strengthen Japanese-Portuguese cooperation in various fields.
First responders work at the site of an accident involving Lisbon's Gloria funicular, a popular tourist attraction, which derailed and crashed, resulting in fatalities and injuries, according to authorities, in Lisbon on Wednesday.
WORLD
Sep 4, 2025
At least 15 killed in crash on Lisbon¡¯s historic cable car railway
¡°It¡¯s a tragic day for our city. ... Lisbon is in mourning, it is a tragic, tragic incident,¡± said Carlos Moedas, mayor of the Portuguese capital.
A wildfire burns in Garano, northwestern Spain, on Monday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Aug 27, 2025
Record wildfires burn more than 1 million hectares of EU land this year
Spain and Portugal have been worst hit and together accounted for around two-thirds of the EU¡¯s burnt area.
A wildfire burns near the village of Esposende, in the northwestern Spanish municipality of Cenlle, on Aug. 17.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Aug 25, 2025
Spain¡¯s 16-day heat wave is ¡®most intense on record¡¯
Forest fires are still burning across northern and western Spain, as well as in neighboring Portugal.
A pyrocumulus cloud forms as smoke rises from a wildfire as seen from a cemetery in the village of Vilarmel, Lugo area, Galicia region, Spain, on Saturday.
WORLD
Aug 19, 2025
Spain and Portugal continue to battle deadly wildfires
Two firefighters were killed on Sunday ¡ª one in each country, both in road accidents ¡ª taking the death toll to two in Portugal and four in Spain.
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas celebrates after scoring her team's sixth goal during a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group B match against Belgium in Thun, Switzerland, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025
Relentless Spain reaches Euro 2025 quarters after thumping Belgium
Spain reached the quarterfinals of Women's Euro 2025 on Monday after the world champion hammered Belgium 6-2, while Italy was held to a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the death.
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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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
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