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Meet Team NI athletes heading to the Commonwealth Games
BBC Sport NI looks at all 65 athletes who will be part of Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
July 13, 2026Ireland hold off spirited Japan for bonus-point win
Sean Jansen marks his international debut with a try as a much-changed Ireland wore Japan to make it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship.
July 11, 2026Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning - Reuters
Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning Reuters
July 10, 2026BBC Inside Science
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
July 9, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources Reuters
July 3, 2026As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
July 1, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
June 26, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path Reuters
June 25, 2026UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
June 24, 2026Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum.
June 22, 2026Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.
June 17, 2026The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
June 17, 2026Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
June 16, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
June 15, 2026Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 14, 2026Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred - Reuters
Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred Reuters
June 12, 2026Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
June 10, 2026Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes - Reuters
Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes Reuters
June 10, 2026Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule - Reuters
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule Reuters
June 10, 2026Meta ties up with Ambani's Reliance for AI data center in India - Reuters
Meta ties up with Ambani's Reliance for AI data center in India Reuters
June 10, 2026Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports - Reuters
Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports Reuters
June 10, 2026Japan's largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027 - Reuters
Japan's largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027 Reuters
June 10, 2026Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens - Reuters
Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens Reuters
June 10, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag Reuters
June 9, 2026Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute - Reuters
Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute Reuters
June 8, 2026Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted - Reuters
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted Reuters
June 8, 2026Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire
Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes
June 8, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
June 5, 2026Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
June 4, 2026Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
May 31, 2026Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution - Reuters
Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution Reuters
May 27, 2026VIEW Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning - Reuters
VIEW Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning Reuters
April 30, 2026Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case - Reuters
Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case Reuters
April 27, 2026Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports - Reuters
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports Reuters
April 27, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple
Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.
April 11, 2026China protests to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in - Reuters
China protests to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in Reuters
March 24, 2026Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says - Reuters
Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says Reuters
March 8, 2026US, Japan eye $13 billion Japan Display plant as part of investment package, Nikkei Asia reports - Reuters
US, Japan eye $13 billion Japan Display plant as part of investment package, Nikkei Asia reports Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules - Reuters
Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules Reuters
March 7, 2026Former 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
March 6, 2026Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause
Canada's minister for US-Canada trade Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington as talks over the future of the USMCA free trade deal ramp up.
March 6, 2026Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
March 5, 2026Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact - Reuters
Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact Reuters
March 5, 2026Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike - Reuters
Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike Reuters
March 3, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters
Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside - Reuters
Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside Reuters
February 27, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Core inflation in Japan's capital slows below BOJ's 2% target in test for policy - Reuters
Core inflation in Japan's capital slows below BOJ's 2% target in test for policy Reuters
February 26, 2026Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources - Reuters
Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources Reuters
February 26, 2026Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says - Reuters
Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says Reuters
February 26, 2026Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
February 25, 2026Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters
Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike - Reuters
Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike Reuters
February 25, 2026Japan's services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure - Reuters
Japan's services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure Reuters
February 25, 2026'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?
February 24, 2026Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short - Reuters
Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short Reuters
February 24, 2026Yen weakens as Asian markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil - Reuters
Yen weakens as Asian markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil Reuters
February 24, 2026US led January yen rate checks, eyed joint intervention with Japan, Nikkei reports - Reuters
US led January yen rate checks, eyed joint intervention with Japan, Nikkei reports Reuters
February 23, 2026Trading Day: Trump tariff chaos hits US stocks hardest - Reuters
Trading Day: Trump tariff chaos hits US stocks hardest Reuters
February 23, 2026Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US
The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
February 23, 2026Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty - Reuters
Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty Reuters
February 23, 2026Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters
Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters
February 23, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
February 21, 2026Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion - Reuters
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion Reuters
February 21, 2026Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling
The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.
February 21, 2026Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Toyota's Sato was the man for the moment - then the moment changed - Reuters
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February 20, 2026