Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side's friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Another World Cup day, another World Cup shock. Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to help Japan come from behind and upset Germany 2-1. Both Doan and Asano play for German clubs.

On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch.

F1 standings after Japanese GP race as Kimi Antonelli takes lead from George Russell - F1’s new era moves on to the popular Suzuka circuit for round three of the 2026 season

Japan recorded the third-lowest number of annual traffic fatalities since record-keeping began in 1948 with 2,663 in 2024, 15 fewer than in the previous year.

There are a number of interesting International Friendlies taking place this week as teams start to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, including Scotland vs. Japan. The Scots are still riding high after defeating Denmark 4-2 in their last fixture,

Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.

PM Wong says it is important for Singapore to engage China and Japan in shaping regional affairs and to deepen cooperation with both. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.