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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Taiwan-Japan Film Fund Daily Capital Launches at Tokyo Market, Backs Period Romance ‘Love Ends in Bloom’

  • Daily Capital aims to raise NT$100 million for Taiwan-Japan productions.
  • It has reached 70% of its fundraising target.
  • Its first project, *Love Ends in Bloom*, targets a 2028 release.

Daily Capital, a new fund for Taiwan-Japan film and television co-productions, launched at the Tokyo International Film Festival market. It aims to raise NT$100 million (about US$3.1 million) and back at least five projects in its first two years, using partnerships between the countries to help reach audiences…

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Which footballers have scored in the same minute as their surname? | The Knowledge

  • Justin Seven-Seven scored in the 77th minute.
  • Readers found surname-matching goals in several leagues.
  • Reggiana’s home winless run lasted 465 days.

A West Brom Under-21 player named Justin Seven-Seven came on in the 75th minute and scored in the 77th, prompting readers to share other footballers whose surnames match the minute they scored. The examples show how a quirky statistical question can turn up records across different leagues and…

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For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution

  • Lula’s win brought Indigenous communities relief.
  • The right’s gains in Congress could hinder protections.
  • Indigenous leaders say their territories remain at risk.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential runoff, easing Indigenous communities’ fears that his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, would halt recognition of Indigenous territories and expand mining and development. But Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party won the most seats in both houses of Congress, and the broader right gained a…

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Goodbye to Wawrinka – an everyman who gatecrashed the greats

  • Wawrinka’s final tour-level match ended in Basel.
  • He won three Grand Slam singles titles.
  • His career spanned 23 years and 985 matches.

Stan Wawrinka lost his final tour-level match to Jiri Lehecka in Basel, bringing a 23-year professional career to an end. The 41-year-old Swiss former world number three leaves as a three-time Grand Slam champion who broke through the dominance of tennis’s leading stars. Wawrinka’s career included major titles…

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Tokyo: ‘All of A Sudden’ Star Tao Okamoto Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award

  • Tao Okamoto received the 2026 Trailblazer Award in Tokyo.
  • Her Cannes-winning role was in *All of a Sudden*.
  • She is the award’s third Japanese recipient.

Japanese actress Tao Okamoto received The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at the 2026 American Film Night gala in Tokyo. The event, held during the Tokyo International Film Festival, highlighted Japan–US film ties and the role of cinema in connecting cultures. Okamoto, a former model, said her acting career…

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Documentary charts Peter Asher’s journey from 1960s pop duo to acclaimed producer

  • A Beatles connection helped launch Peter Asher’s music career.
  • He later produced James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and others.
  • The documentary combines anecdotes, archive clips and performances.

The documentary *Peter Asher: Everywhere Man* traces Asher’s career from one half of the 1960s pop duo Peter and Gordon to a highly successful producer and manager. It shows how his links to the Beatles opened doors, while portraying him as a modest, comfortable figure behind the scenes…

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Punjab villagers restore mosques, reconnecting communities divided by partition

  • Sikh and Hindu villagers are helping restore mosques in Punjab.
  • The projects give local Muslims places to pray.
  • Shared efforts are helping neighbours connect across faiths.

Sikh and Hindu villagers in Punjab are helping restore or build mosques, giving local Muslim communities places to worship and bringing neighbours together. The efforts also carry added meaning in a region still marked by the displacement and sectarian violence of the 1947 partition. In Jakhiwal, 77-year-old Sikh…

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Haken books 28-date North American tour with Einar Solberg as support

  • Haken has announced a 28-date North American tour for 2027.
  • Thank You Scientist and Einar Solberg are supporting.
  • Solberg will not appear on the Cruise to the Edge dates.

British progressive metal band Haken has announced a 28-date North American tour for March and April 2027, with support from Thank You Scientist and Leprous singer Einar Solberg. The tour follows the release of Haken’s “In A Fever Dream” EP and brings the band to venues across the…

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Here’s where I fear Labour could strike in the Budget: JEFF PRESTRIDGE on how to protect your savings, pensions and wealth

  • The Budget may bring targeted help for households.
  • Capital gains tax rises have been ruled out.
  • Past tax speculation prompted unnecessary pension withdrawals.

Ahead of the Budget, the article considers possible changes that could affect household savings, pensions and wealth. It argues that further tax rises would put pressure on families and businesses, while noting that early signals from Chancellor John Healey suggest a gentler approach than the previous Budgets. The…

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