Japan
Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland
The 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Japan, Philippines sign defence pact to train in each other’s territory
The two Asian nations are building an alliance as they both face an increasingly assertive China.
Triple amputee aims to be first to sail Pacific non-stop, solo and unsupported
Former British Army rifleman Craig Wood lost both legs and his left arm in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2009.
Japanese empress given honorary degree by Oxford University
The royals started their visit being led around Balliol College by Oxford chancellor Lord Patten.
Starmer sits next to King’s right-hand man at Japanese state banquet
The three-day visit is the first time in living memory a foreign head of state has toured the UK as the nation prepared to go to the polls.
Ceremonial welcome for Emperor and Empress of Japan at start of state visit
The Prince of Wales escorted the visiting dignitaries to a meeting with the King and Queen on Horse Guards Parade.
Charlie Ewels banned for two games after dismissal in England victory over Japan
Saracens’ Nick Isiekwe will replace the Bath second row in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man group.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan arrive in UK ahead of state visit
The smiling couple landed to sunshine at Stansted Airport in Essex on Saturday afternoon.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military training exercise
The arrival of the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group comes after a pact reached between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
Marcus Smith shines as England punish Japan and former head coach Eddie Jones
Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in Tokyo in their first match since Jones was placed back in charge.