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Game on: shrine to all things Nintendo opens in Kyoto
Traditionally, visitors to Kyoto in October come for momijigari, the turning of the autumn leaves in the city's picturesque parks. This autumn, however, there is a new draw: a Nintendo museum.
'We are killing ourselves' Vast fires rage across South America
'Blue, our sky is for ever blue!\" effuses the official anthem of Rondônia, a UK-sized chunk of the Amazon in the western reaches of Brazil. But the \"pure crystalline\" heavens celebrated by those lyrics have vanished in recent months.
'Everything will be Russia': eastern city of Vuhledar falls as Ukrainian forces withdraw
Ukraine has said its forces have withdrawn from the eastern city of Vuhledar, a defensive bastion that had resisted repeated Russian attacks since Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of 2022.
'He came to do a job': pioneer of Windrush generation dies at 98
Alford Gardner, one of the last remaining Windrush passengers who once said he \"didn't expect to be a part of history\", has died. He was 98.
Sellafield told to pay nearly £400,000 after pleading guilty to cybersecurity failings
Sellafield will have to pay almost £400,000 after it pleaded guilty to criminal charges over years of cybersecurity failings at Britain's most hazardous nuclear site.
Post Office chief favoured younger male colleagues, inquiry told
A former Post Office finance chief has said the company's chief executive, Nick Read, preferred to work with teams of \"younger, deferential males\", with very few senior roles held by female colleagues.
Man shot dead in car by Met officer was not posing threat to life, says prosecution
A Metropolitan police firearms officer may have been \"angry, frustrated and annoyed\" when he shot a suspect in the head even though he posed no imminent threat, a jury has been told.
Wonder walls Bookings 'off the scale' at holiday let seen on Oasis No 1
When Tim Collis wanted to move back to his native Derbyshire with his husband, Ryan Phelps, they had no idea that the railway station they were buying was a piece of Britpop history that featured on the cover of Oasis's first UK No 1 hit.
"The exposions were massive' More than 70 killed in latest attacks
More than 70 people have been killed in a series of intensive ground operations and airstrikes by the Israel Defense Forces in southern Gaza, Palestinian medical officials said yesterday.
Grief and fear in Gaza I'm living in suffering every second and minute of life'
On the morning of 7 October, Neama al-Barawi got up early to prepare her children for school and make bread.
"There's a lot of fear' Tel Aviv suburb where gunmen killed seven moments before air raid
Debbie Kay, who lives in the seaside neighbourhood of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, was arguing with her teenage son on Tuesday evening.
"The bombing is random' South Beirut now ghost town after week of attacks
The army checkpoints at the entrance of Dahiyeh, the southern suburb of Beirut where airstrikes have frequently hit what Israel claimed to be Hezbollah targets, were left unmanned.
Missile strikes US and UK had limited role in defence effort
Quiet planning by the US, UK and other allies to help Israel repel an Iranian long-range attack have been going on for several months or more - but most of the defensive effort appears to have been undertaken by Israeli air defence systems.
'We have prepared ourselves' Iran's leaders say Europe must rein in Israel or face 'great war'
Iran is bracing itself for likely Israeli attacks on its nuclear sites as the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, yesterday urged the west to leave the Middle East.
Day-Lewis back from retirement to star in son's directorial debut
The three-time Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis is ending his seven-year retirement from acting to star in his son's directorial debut.
Civil service head Simon Case returns to Garrick six months after quitting
Simon Case, the head of the civil service, has returned to the Garrick Club six months after his high-profile departure, and is understood to be among a number of members whose resignations have been withdrawn by the club's management.
Starmer repays £6,000 for gifts and hospitality
Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and rented clothing for his wife, after a row over his acceptance of freebies.
Alarm at rise in vaping among non-smokers
One million people in England now vape despite never having been regular smokers, a seven-fold increase in just three years, according to research that has alarmed health experts.
US warns Israel: we won't support attacks on Iranian nuclear sites
Washington in urgent talks to contain rapidly escalating conflict
Gündogan and Foden cash in for City before McAtee makes his mark
There were hints here of how Manchester City might struggle in Rodri's absence as they struggled to administer the control their No 6 often brings. Yet Pep Guardiola's men still sailed to a 4-0 victory, James McAtee's 73rdminute strike the last of these, which was a first in club colours and sealed City's opening win of this 36-side league phase.
Arteta's men bolster belief with display of strength and skill in statement win
It was always likely to stand as a barometer for Arsenal as much as anything else. How would they measure up to Paris Saint-Germain, one of the powerhouses of the Champions League? Extremely well, was the answer.
Adeyemi fires treble as Celtic are humiliated in Dortmund
The Champions League has a habit of inflicting these inglorious episodes on Celtic. It is difficult to shake the notion that this big fish simply cannot swim when removed from its small domestic pond. Borussia Dortmund toyed with and teased their visitors in a match that was over as a contest long before the half-time whistle blew.
Schär penalty denies Dons' defensive effort
Eddie Howe was evidently not exaggerating when, on the eve of kick-off, he described AFC Wimbledon as \"well organised\".
'I'm beholden to Surrey.I've been away too long'
In a Wisden Cricket Monthly extract, Adam Hollioake talks about using his grief to help a club in mourning
Horner hints Lawson's RB place may lead to Red Bull promotion
The Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, has indicated Liam Lawson has an opportunity to make his case to replace Sergio Pérez and line up alongside Max Verstappen for the team, potentially as early as next season.
Disruption looms at US ports as 45,000 workers go on strike over pay
Some of the busiest ports in the US were braced for crippling disruption as about 45,000 port workers began striking after their contracts expired.
Mulberry turns down £83m takeover bid by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
The British handbag maker Mulberry has rejected an £83m takeover proposal from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group as too low, insisting that it will push on with a planned fundraising to support a business turnaround.
Fugee sues Lauryn Hill over failed reunion tour
Lauryn Hill is being sued by her Fugees co-member Pras Michél for fraud and breach of contract.
Botanists identify 33 'dark spots' for unknown plants
Botanists have identified 33 \"dark spots\" around the world where thousands of plant species are probably waiting to be discovered.
'I will never return' Fear and hunger hasten exodus from besieged city
Aisha had wanted to stay with her husband when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) laid siege to the Sudanese city of El Fasher this year. But as the shelling and bombing escalated, and supplies of essentials ran low, she was left with no choice.