…from Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore to Paul Kagame of Rwanda. From the Asian Tigers to Japan and India, we have states and their leaderships which deliberately crafted policies that enabled them to smartly navigate the traps of the neoliberal capitalist agenda that strangles many states across the globe, especially the Afri…

…whose team are still in with a decent shout of the next stage but face a dangerous Japan next, felt the final scoreline was “harsh”. Sweden had their chances in both halves, racking up 20 shots in total, nine of them on target. But they were shaky at the back throughout, with Sunderland striker Brobbey needing just fiv…

…rout with a fifth goal on 89 minutes. The win leaves the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening game, on four points with a healthy plus four goal difference, which is almost certainly likely to be enough to secure a place in the last 32 of the expanded 48-team tournament. The last time Sweden conceded f…

…The whole thing is an automated, industrial-scale version of ike jime, a centuries-old Japanese technique traditionally performed dockside by trained fishermen at the moment of catch. By killing the fish instantly and draining its blood, ike jime delays decomposition long enough for the flesh to be safely aged for days…

…English translations for songs in French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, and Japanese. "Lyrics Pronunciation" will now help users sing along to songs in languages they may not speak by displaying phonetically translated lyrics across five new language pairings. The "AutoMix" feature, which automatically creates smoo…

Go's IPO - Japan's biggest so far this year - has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country's languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan's shortage of drivers. Go, which raised ¥88.6 billion ($553 million) in its…

…one of the surprise packages of the tournament. Netherlands - Although they were held by Japan, the Dutch still possess enough quality to finish second. Group G Belgium - Despite drawing their opener against Egypt, their quality and tournament experience make them favourites to progress. Iran - The Asian side have deve…

…sound and distinctive vocal delivery, he gained recognition with hit songs including Ijapari, Barrister & Kollington's Fight, and Alarape. In a past interview with Kasnatysugar, the late singer revealed that his musical journey began in Agege, Lagos, where he performed Wéré music before eventually transitioning into Fu…

…month, they lost 1-0 to Austria before suffering a 5-0 thrashing by Belgium.Tunisia face Japan and Netherlands in their remaining Group F fixtures.Figure caption, A record no World Cup manager wants...Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026TunisiaMore on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublishe…

…but Renard has little margin for error when he assumes his place in the dugout against Japan on Sunday (04:00 BST).The 57-year-old will join a select group of men to manage different countries at three successive tournaments, having led Morocco in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022, when he masterminded a famous group-stage…

…beat defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South KoreaThis kit's World Cup debut could not have gone much better.The Teranga Lions' first ever game at the finals saw them shock holders France 1-0 in Seoul, with Papa Bouba Diop grabbing the winner.A giant figure in midfie…

…are targeted through with false promises of relocation opportunities, popularly called ‘japa’ by many Nigerians. The G7 also committed to expanding development, job creation and education initiatives in countries of origin, aligning with Nigeria's efforts to reduce the push factors driving irregular migration by creati…

…into the encounter under pressure after surrendering a late lead in a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, while Sweden arrive full of confidence following a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia - their highest-scoring World Cup performance since 1938. According to Reuters, the Netherlands were unbeaten throughout qualif…

…countries have been particularly impressive, with Australia and South Korea winning, Japan holding the Netherlands and Qatar and Saudi Arabia picking up creditable draws.The caveat here is its very early days. We are only a third of the way through the group stage, and the bigger teams can perhaps afford an off-day whe…

…either.Sutton's prediction: 3-0AI's prediction: 2-0GROUP FSutton's pre-tournament picks: Japan (winners) and Netherlands (runners-up). Tunisia to finish third and Sweden fourth.Netherlands v SwedenHouston / Saturday, 20 June / 18:00This is developing into a really good group and it already looks like I am wrong about h…

…last summer before suffering a neck injury, is left out after joining a second-tier Japanese side. Australia's policy is a preference for home-based players, rather than an outright ban on overseas options.Carter Gordon, who returned to union from rugby league at the start of the season, and the versatile Ben Donaldson…

…ImagesImage caption, Janse van Rensburg first moved to England in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London IrishByMike Henson, BBC Sport rugby union news reporter and Sara Orchard, Rugby union commentatorPublished19 June 2026Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his ne…

…particularly among younger fans from football diaspora communities.Shirts such as Japan's and Curacao's have become statements of identity as much as team merchandise, helping Adidas blur the line between football apparel and everyday fashion.On the ground, those shirts appear more visible than Nike equivalents, even w…

…are being used too, including in Mexico, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.The broadcasters in those territories will not be able to charge prices as high as Fox Sports, and not all are running them for the maximum duration allowed, but the tot…

…loosen Apple's rules in yet another market, following similar revisions in the EU and Japan. The move marks another crack in Apple's long-held control over the iOS app ecosystem, which has been forced to open up by regulators and, in some cases, via legal battles. In the U.S., for example, Apple now permits developers…