Fringe party Sanseito vows to put ‘Japan first’ to chip away at LDP rule
The party is trying to tap into voter frustrations and anti-foreigner sentiment.
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Good lord, the World Cup is going to be a total shitshow...
Good lord , the World Cup is going to be a total shitshow next year. And the 2028 LA Olympics. A jingoistic facade papering over a faded superpower careening towards ruin.
Thailand’s changing cannabis rules leave farmers in a tough spot
Some Hmong farmers worry they’ll have to revert to less profitable and dirtier crops.
Toward a new resilient India–South Korea strategic partnership
As the Lee Jae-myung administration sends its first cohort of special envoys abroad, the selection of India as one of the four priority destinations signals an important recalibration in South Korea’s foreign policy. This initiative, aimed at bolstering bilateral and
India can't wish away coal - but can it be made cleaner?
The country heavily relies on coal-powered thermal plants to meet its daily energy requirements.
‘Superman’ Box Office Muscle, David Zaslav’s Early Victory Lap, Last-Minute Emmy Predictions and Waiting for Rihanna
“Superman” flexed solid box office muscle in its debut weekend. Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav took an early victory lap over the Man of Steel’s performance, while Rihanna arrived fashionably late to Sunday’s premiere of “Smurfs” with her two young sons in tow. These
Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen from car during Cowboy Carter tour
Authorities say they've issued an arrest warrant for a suspect but it's unclear whether the stolen items have been recovered.
New AI voice tool trained to copy British regional accents
A UK company says it is better at reproducing a range of accents compared with US or Chinese rivals.
Less than 6 years after it launched, John Wick Hex is being removed from sale on all storefronts later this week
If you want Bithell Games' excellent Keanu Reeves-starring tactics puzzler, you've got until July 17 to make it happen.
This is great: a proposed “poli-sci course that equips one for modern...
This is great : a proposed “poli-sci course that equips one for modern political analysis better than most classic theory and has a syllabus sourced entirely from random internet posts”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.
What is Going On With ASAP Rocky’s Album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’?
Here’s everything we know about ASAP Rocky’s much-discussed, much-delayed fourth album
Emmys to Reveal Reality and Talk Series Nominations Early on ‘CBS Mornings’
The Television Academy is mixing up tradition ahead of the Emmy nominations, unveiling a pair of categories earlier than usual. In a twist to the typical schedule, two major categories — outstanding reality competition program and outstanding talk series — will be revealed live
Beyoncé’s Choreographer Says Star’s Unreleased Music Was Stolen During Robbery
Footage plans for the singer’s show, and past and future set lists were also reported stolen to Atlanta police
Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen From Car During Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta
Unreleased Beyoncé music was reportedly stolen from her choreographer and one of her dancers out of their rental car less than 48 hours before she kicked off her run of “Cowboy Carter” shows in Atlanta. An arrest warrant was issued on Monday for an unidentified suspect who
Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row
The deal is part of the Trump administration's push for more aggressive adoption of artificial intelligence in the government.
Hospitals brace for ‘big, beautiful’ Medicaid cuts
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Hospitals brace for ‘big, beautiful’ Medicaid cuts Hospitals loudly raised alarms about Trump's tax and spending bill, but their warnings went unheeded. Now they say they will bear the brunt of changes
UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again
Decisions were paused more than seven months ago, following the fall of the Assad regime.
Ex-Obama staffer slams Cuomo campaign video: 'No charisma'
Dan Pfeiffer, a former staffer for former President Obama and co-host of the podcast "Pod Save America," slammed a campaign ad for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he seeks to clinch the 2025 mayor's race in New York City. “This is one of the least compelling campaign
The Memo: Trump adopts new aggressive stance on Russia
President Trump moved to a more aggressive footing with Russia on Monday, promising to funnel weapons through NATO allies to Ukraine and threatening to hammer Moscow’s trading partners with sanctions. Even though there is a lengthy hiatus of 50 days before those sanctions would
xAI apologizes for Grok's 'horrific behavior'
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story xAI apologizes for Grok's 'horrific behavior' Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI apologized to users for antisemitic posts authored by its chatbot Grok, pinning the blame on an update after conducting an
Supreme Court OKs Trump layoffs at Education Department: 5 things to know
The Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow the Trump administration to move forward with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, a move supported by President Trump-appointed leadership at the federal agency but feared by education supporters. The 6-3 ruling along
No arrests after Budapest Pride defied Orban’s ban, police say
Two weeks after Budapest Pride persisted in the face of government threats, an organizer expressed tentative relief at the lack of a police crackdown.
Memorial Set for Jason Constantine, Former Co-President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
A celebration of life has been set for Jason Constantine, the veteran movie executive who died on June 3 at age 55. Colleagues, friends and family are welcome to the service at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood on August 12 at 10 a.m. Organizers said the event will
The undersea tunnel network that could transform Shetland's fortunes
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.
How Was the Wheel Invented? “How did an obscure, scientifically naive mining...
How Was the Wheel Invented? “How did an obscure, scientifically naive mining society discover the wheel, when highly advanced civilizations, such as the ancient Egyptians, did not?”
Four New York City Art Shows to See Right Now
From Julia Margaret Cameron to Chloe Dzubilo, to 150 years of the Art Students League of New York, “visionary” is a theme in the shows below.
Ice cream makers pledge to remove artificial food dyes by 2028
Dozens of ice cream manufacturers are planning to remove artificial dyes from products by the end of 2027, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the latest voluntary move by the food industry to support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Superman commits the sin that set off endless fights over Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel
Before DC Studios brought James Gunn and Peter Safran on board to reboot its cinematic universe, another auteur was given the reins more than a decade ago. Zack Snyder kicked off a new era for Superman and DC films with 2013’s Man of Steel, a divisive reboot that followed in
Democrats say Biden needs to quit taking GOP bait
Democrats are slamming former President Biden’s response to a series of investigations of him by Republicans on Capitol Hill and the Trump administration, arguing he is again taking the GOP bait to the detriment of his own party. At a time when Democrats have sought to go on
Richard Harmon Joins ‘Memory of a Killer’ Starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli at Fox
Richard Harmon has been cast as a series regular in “Memory of a Killer,” an upcoming Fox drama set for a midseason premiere during the 2025-2026 television season. “Memory of a Killer” follows Angelo Ledda (Patrick Dempsey), a hit man who has developed early onset Alzheimer’s.
Commentary: Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar?
Traditional principles are clashing with urgent need for coordinated response to the threat of transnational crime, say researchers from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Alec Baldwin to Host ‘The Ides of April’ Audio Drama
Alec Baldwin is making his return to narrative audio with “The Ides of April,” an 8-episode historical docuseries chronicling the pivotal 17 days in April 1865 — from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American
The only official John Wick game is being delisted
John Wick Hex is being removed from Steam (and all other platforms) this week, according to a statement released by the game’s publisher, Big Fan Games. “John Wick Hex will be removed from sale on all platforms beginning July 17th, 2025,” the statement shared on the game’s
Artists Decry Centre Pompidou’s Cancellation of Caribbean Art Exhibition
Guadeloupean curator Claire Tancons called it a “brutal and shocking” decision and over 100 people signed a letter in protest.
Trump's ultimatum to Putin: Ceasefire in 50 days or else
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's ultimatum to Putin: Ceasefire in 50 days or else President Trump is seeking to pressure Russia's leader to the negotiating table through a
Ghana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up
Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C.
150 Years of American Art Comes to Life
A show at the Art Students League leans on the names of its alumni and the aura of its environs, but that’s enough.
What time does Donkey Kong Bananza release?
Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D platformer developed by the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey, is the second major Nintendo Switch 2 game, swinging onto the platform later this week. In Donkey Kong Bananza, which looks absolutely bananas from early previous, you join Donkey Kong