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Police cordon off an area near the site of a shooting in Auckland on Thursday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 20, 2023

Women's World Cup teams shaken but safe following deadly shooting in Auckland

"New Zealand Football are shocked by the incident in Auckland this morning," NZ Football said. "We can confirm that all of the Football Ferns team and staff are safe."
The Paris Organising Committee's headquarters
OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2023

As heat wave bakes Europe, Paris keeps eye on weather models for Olympics

A contingency plan was in place to adjust schedules but there were no plans to change any locations of events, a spokesperson for Paris 2024 said.
Philippines midfielder Sarina Bolden celebrates after scoring against New Zealand in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage match in Wellington on Tuesday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 25, 2023

Philippines stuns New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

The minnows stunned the Football Ferns thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header in front of 32,357 in Wellington.
Manchester City's Jack Grealish (right) contends for the ball with Bayern's Joshua Kimmich (center) during an international friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 26, 2023

Manchester City delights crowd with narrow win over Bayern

Goals by James Mcatee and Aymeric Laporte were enough to see treble-winning City to victory as it swept both games of its Japan tour.
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe has reportedly refused to meet with officials from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to discuss a transfer.
SOCCER
Jul 27, 2023

Kylian Mbappe refuses to meet with Al Hilal despite record offer

The French star has refused "any discussion with the representatives of the Al-Hilal club, present in Paris this Wednesday," L'Equipe sports daily reported.
Australia captain Sam Kerr has been sidelined by a calf injury during the Women's World Cup.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 28, 2023

Australia has no guarantee Sam Kerr will be healthy enough to face Canada

Kerr has been sidelined with a calf injury during the Women's World Cup.
Olga Kharlan (left) and Anna Smirnova compete during the Fencing World Championships in Milan on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 28, 2023

Ukrainian fencer disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian

Olga Kharlan, a four-time Olympic medalist and world champion, won the individual sabre bout 15-7 and then refused to shake hands with her opponent.
Bayern defender Kim Min-jae (center) and Frontale forward Yusuke Segawa (right) contend for the ball during an international friendly at the National Stadium on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 29, 2023

Kim Min-jae makes Bayern debut in friendly win over Frontale

A second-half goal by defender Josip Stanisic was enough for the German champion to end its first visit to Japan since 2008 on a high note.
France's Eugenie Le Sommer (second from right) celebrates scoring the team's first goal against Brazil during their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage game in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 30, 2023

France leaves it late to reboot WWC hopes as Jamaica make history

France captain Wendie Renard headed in the winner seven minutes from time to earn a vital three points and leave Brazil's World Cup in peril.
Colombia fans cheer outside Sydney Football Stadium before their team's match against Germany at the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Jul 31, 2023

Passionate Colombia fans set tone at Women's World Cup

"It was a great atmosphere. I don't know where all the Colombian fans came from. They were really a great crowd, my compliments. It wasn't easy."
Australia's Hayley Raso (center) celebrates scoring the team's first goal against Canada during a Group B finale at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne on Monday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023

Hayley Raso stars as Matildas dump Canada to surge into last 16

Australia thrived on the pressure in front of more than 27,000 in Melbourne to consign Canada to an early flight home.
Neither Neymar (left) nor summer signing Lee Kang-in appeared for Paris Saint-Germain in the team's friendly against Inter at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023

Neymar sits out PSG's last Japan game in defeat to Inter

The Brazilian star, who is recovering from ankle surgery, drew loud cheers at the National Stadium but was not brought on by new manager Luis Enrique.
Shinjiro Atae, a J-pop idol who came out publicly as gay during a recent fan event, with his stylist and makeup artist in the afternoon prior to his announcement, in Tokyo on July 25.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 3, 2023

In Japan, LGBTQ celebrities fuel impetus for change

Celebrities coming out as LGBTQ can have a big impact in Japan and fuel change. But such announcements are rarely made easily.
Though Apple’s overall revenue of $81.8 billion came in just above Wall Street estimates last quarter, iPhone demand was weaker than predicted.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 4, 2023

Apple faces longest sales slowdown in decades as iPhone slumps

The company reported a revenue decline of 1.4% in the fiscal third quarter, hurt by an industrywide slump that has sapped demand.
Japan midfielder Hikaru Naomoto (right) and Spain's Aitana Bonmati compete for the ball during their Group C match at the Women's World Cup at Wellington Stadium on July 31.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 4, 2023

Nadeshiko Japan taking momentum into Women's World Cup knockout stage

Japan stormed through the group stage at the Women's World Cup with three dominant wins, and playmaker Yui Hasegawa says it is vital that it maintains that level of performance against Norway in Saturday's last 16 clash.
Arsenal celebrates after defeating Manchester City to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2023

Arsenal strikes first blow against Man City with Community Shield win

Community Shield matches often have a "friendly" feel, but there was no shortage of intensity between the Premier League rivals in the London sunshine.
A highway runs through Saudi Arabia's arid landscape. A new horticulture project marks the biggest food-tech investment for the country, whose extreme summer temperatures have long left it reliant on food imports.
WORLD
Aug 7, 2023

Saudi city of future enlists Dutch help to grow crops in desert

The Netherlands is now the world’s second-largest agricultural exporter after the U.S., despite being one of Europe’s smallest nations.
Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic makes a save against the United States during their match at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 7, 2023

Sweden's Zecira Musovic 'in the zone' ahead of clash with Japan

The Chelsea stopper exploded on the global stage with her breathtaking performance in the penalty shootout win against the defending champion U.S.
Australia's Sam Kerr (left) and head coach Tony Gustavsson celebrate after progressing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney on Monday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 8, 2023

Sam Kerr returns as Australia downs Denmark to reach quarters

Kerr, who has been absent with a calf injury, came on as a 78th-minute substitute to the biggest roar of the night from the crowd of 75,784.
Nigeria's players watch their penalty shootout against England during their 2023 FIFA World Cup round-of-16 game in Brisbane on Monday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 8, 2023

Nigeria goes home with heads held high after agonizing exit

The Super Falcons created more than enough chances to beat European champion England in 120 minutes.
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva (left) controls the ball in front of Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko during their match in Manchester, England, on April 26.
SOCCER
Aug 10, 2023

Manchester City to begin title defense as Premier League favorite

The start of a new Premier League season is always a time of hope and dreams, even if defending champion Manchester City will probably be three points clear before its main rivals have kicked a ball this weekend.
Salma Paralluelo (center) celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the Netherlands during their quarterfinal match at the Women's World Cup in Wellington on Friday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 11, 2023

Spain gets past Netherlands in extra time to reach World Cup semifinals

Substitute Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to help Spain book a place in the semifinals.
SOCCER
Aug 11, 2023

Harry Kane reportedly agrees to leave Tottenham for Bayern

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English striker Harry Kane makes his Bayern debut during the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig in Munich on Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 13, 2023

Harry Kane suffers defeat in Bayern debut as silverware wait goes on

The record England goalscorer joined from Tottenham for a fee in excess of €100 million earlier Saturday.
The 2023-24 edition of the Asian Champions League will be the last under the current format.
SOCCER
Aug 15, 2023

AFC boosts prize fund for revamped club competitions from 2024

The AFC Champions League Elite headlines a new three-tier setup and replaces the existing format, which features the Asian Champions League and AFC Cup.
England's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her team's third goal against Australia during the Women's World Cup semifinals in Sydney on Wednesday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 17, 2023

England beats Australia to reach first Women's World Cup final

Sam Kerr's wondrous second-half strike was not enough to lift co-host Australia into the Women's World Cup final.
Wataru Endo (left) in action for VfB Stuttgart in April
SOCCER
Aug 18, 2023

Liverpool sign Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart

Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported Liverpool offered around £16 million ($20.33 million) to sign the 30-year-old.
Australia's Matildas huddle after the third-place final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 20, 2023

Australia and Sweden turn attention to Olympics after World Cup run

The two teams face challenging qualifying groups later this year as they aim to secure their berths in the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament.
A lifeguard asks a young man to leave the beach in Los Cabos in Mexico's Baja California state as Hurricane Hilary brings heavy rains to the area.
WORLD
Aug 20, 2023

Hurricane Hilary hits Mexico and California with heavy rains

The storm had weakened Saturday from a powerful Category 4 to Category 2, but it was still deemed capable of "extensive damage."
Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 20, 2023

Spain downs England to win Women's World Cup for first time

La Roja outplayed England to deservedly claim their first major title in only their third World Cup.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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