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Far-right National Rally parliamentary group president Marine Le Pen speaks to the press at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center in Villepinte, northeast of Paris, on April 1.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 14, 2026
U.S. officials underwhelmed by French far-right’s plans for economy
The blow comes amid the National Rally’s efforts to present itself as a credible steward of the euro zone’s No. 2 economy before next year’s election.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a news conference at Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 2, 2026
France and Japan hedge against rising threats with strategic autonomy push
While the ongoing energy crisis was ever present, both nations also signed agreements set to outlast the turmoil and strengthen their positions in a fragmented world order.
French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America on Saturday.
WORLD
Mar 29, 2026
Two new arrests over bomb bid outside U.S. bank in Paris
According to a police source, the first suspect said he had been recruited through the Snapchat app to carry out a bombing in exchange for €600 ($692).
The Sui Collection, a Cabinet Office-backed showcase of traditional Japanese artisanship, is visually stunning, but what is lost in translation when the state is a partner in cultural communication?
LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 28, 2026
What happens when Japan curates its aesthetic for the world?
The Sui Collection of traditional artistry demonstrates how Japan wants to be seen — both domestically and abroad.
A court in Lyon, France, on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old Chilean man, Nicolas Zepeda, to life in prison for the 2016 murder of Narumi Kurosaki, a 21-year-old University of Tsukuba student who went missing while studying in France.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 27, 2026
Chilean man gets life sentence in France over missing Japanese woman
The defendant is a former boyfriend of the victim, Narumi Kurosaki, a student of Japan’s University of Tsukuba who was studying in France when she went missing.
Military vehicles carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles drive past Tiananmen Square during a military parade in Beijing in 2019.
WORLD
Mar 27, 2026
States deploying more nuclear weapons, monitor warns
Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have begun increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, a report found.
French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders in Paris on March 11 to discuss the impact on the world economy of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 26, 2026
G7 chief envoys meet amid deepening conflicts and erratic U.S. policy shifts
Allies and adversaries alike have spent the past year scrambling to respond to abrupt moves by Washington.
Eric Ciotti salutes his supporters after winning the second round of mayoral elections in Nice, France on Sunday.
OLYMPICS
Mar 25, 2026
New Nice mayor poses a ‘real problem’ for 2030 Winter Olympics
Eric Ciotti wants the ice hockey to be moved from the stadium of the city’s football club and to cancel the organizers’ plans to build a skating arena.
Zinedine Zidane watches the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria in Marrakesh, Morocco on Jan. 10.
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2026
Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer
Zidane, who ​managed La Liga ⁠powerhouse Real Madrid for two stints, ⁠has long ​been expected to ​eventually become the ​manager ‌for France.
Marine Le Pen, leader of French far-right party National Rally, speaks at a campaign event ahead of the mayoral election second round in Chalons En Champ, France, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 23, 2026
France’s far right misses key targets in municipal elections
Marine Le Pen and National Rally President Jordan Bardella were seeking to use the regional vote as an opportunity to establish momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Elon Musk-owned X's Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of naked women and girls without their consent.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 22, 2026
French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
The social media network’s Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of naked women and girls without their consent.
Rising public disillusionment with democratic institutions is fueling support for disruptive leaders like Donald Trump, whose “wrecking-ball” politics are dismantling the postwar liberal international order.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 19, 2026
A world on the eve of destruction
In all the countries surveyed for the Munich Security Index 2026, the downsides of U.S. President Donald Trump’s wrecking-ball politics dominate public perceptions.
The private rocket company LandSpace's factory in Huzhou, China, on Dec. 17. China’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy integrates civilian and military capabilities, including space technologies.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 18, 2026
Take the China technology challenge seriously
China seeks to engage the rest of the world “to raise and strengthen its position within global technology ecosystems and markets.”
National Rally President Jordan Bardella expressed confidence that his party could attract mainstream voters, as the far-right party hopes to capitalize on local elections to build momentum heading into the 2027 presidential vote.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 16, 2026
French far right leads in Nice, nearing key election victory
The National Rally is seeking to show that far-right appeal is growing in big cities such as Marseille, Nice and Toulon, as well as more rural areas.
A man walks past election posters on the day of the first round of the French mayoral election in Paris on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 15, 2026
French far right faces early tests in local votes: What to watch
Voters in 35,000 municipalities will choose mayors and councilors in a two-round ballot that typically turns on local issues and personalities rather than national party platforms.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Japan's prime minister and imperial couple.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2026
Macron to visit Japan and South Korea starting March 31
The French leader, who has visited Japan several times, will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to members of the media as he visits the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on the day of his visit to Cyprus on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 10, 2026
Nuclear power summit to open in France
Representatives from about 40 countries and international organizations are expected at the meeting to be opened by French President Emmanuel Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron (center) meets the crew of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle deployed in the Mediterranean Sea following Iranian drone strikes on Cyprus, on Monday.
WORLD
Mar 10, 2026
France to deploy almost a dozen warships and mull Hormuz mission, Macron says
European states have been largely sidelined as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has escalated, and they are grappling with how to defend their interests.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is seen as it passes through the Strait of Gibraltar off the coast of southern Spain in Tarifa on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 9, 2026
Macron to visit Cyprus as French warships deploy to counter Iran threat
Iranian-made drones targeted Cyprus, leading French President Emmanuel Macron to order an aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean and a frigate and air defense units to Cyprus.
Electricite de France, Europe’s flagship builder, has struggled to deliver nuclear power projects on time and on budget.
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 6, 2026
A global nuclear power renaissance isn’t living up to the hype
In much of the world, lofty nuclear ambitions are at odds with the reality of an industry hollowed out by decades of stagnation.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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