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Remember When David Crosby Released a Spacey Solo Album in 1971?
David Crosby’s 1971 debut solo album, *If I Could Only Remember My Name*, marked a deliberately unconventional departure from the accessible sound associated with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Created after the death of Crosby’s girlfriend Christine Hinton and amid strained relations within CSNY, the record channelled grief into atmospheric, experimental music rather than commercial…
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Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand
Around 1,800 volunteers in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, helped pull the 360-tonne keep of Hirosaki Castle more than six feet back towards its original position after renovation work. The effort matters because it uses a traditional method to preserve a historic structure while repairs are carried out, rather than dismantling or risking damage to the building.…
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mikako of Nagie Lane on the Mind-Set for Living Amid Diversity, Cultivated in Vienna: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview
Mikako of Nagie Lane reflected on hosting Billboard Japan’s Women In Music – EQUAL STAGE, describing it as a meaningful opportunity to confront experiences of gender inequality and recognise that others may share them. She said the event’s all-female line-up and international-facing artists made a strong statement, while encouraging continued discussion about women’s experiences in…
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s ‘Setsuna Hanabi’ Tops Japan Hot 100
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s “Setsuna Hanabi” debuted at number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, driven by strong radio airplay and downloads after its release on 19 August. The result highlights the group’s continued popularity in Japan, where the chart measures performance across several formats rather than sales alone. The single sold 420,878 physical copies,…
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The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
China’s Robot Games in Beijing showcased rapid advances in humanoid robotics, alongside frequent failures that illustrated the limits of current systems. The event matters because, beyond entertainment and headline-grabbing athletic performances, it is being used to test hardware and software needed for robots to work in practical settings. More than 600 teams brought over 2,000…
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Fourteen babies die in Islamabad hospital fire as Dolly Parton dies aged 80
DNA testing is needed to identify the infant victims of a Pakistani hospital blaze, while India confirms its first Gaganyaan test launch this year, Waspi women await Burnham’s pension pledge, and County Fermanagh celebrates a barn owl breeding boom.
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The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley
Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant, is set to float on the Hong Kong stock exchange next week rather than in London, after intense but ultimately unsuccessful courting by UK politicians and financial regulators. Columnist Nils Pratley argues this is a lucky escape for the London market, given Shein’s evasive answers to MPs over its supply…
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Coroner finds PC Sharon Beshenivsky’s murderer died naturally in prison
A coroner has ruled that Piran Ditta Khan, the gang leader convicted of murdering West Yorkshire PC Sharon Beshenivsky, died of natural causes in prison less than a year into his 40-year sentence. Khan, 76, had evaded justice for 15 years by fleeing to his native Pakistan after the 2005 killing, before being arrested in…
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China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over ‘security risks’
China’s foreign ministry has urged its citizens to leave Eswatini, the small southern African kingdom that remains one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies, citing “security risks” including cyber fraud and gambling-related crime. The advisory comes amid long-running Chinese pressure on Eswatini to sever ties with Taiwan, and follows a visit by Taiwanese President Lai…
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Korea’s DRX Signs Strategic Partnership With Indonesia’s Nuon to Expand Gaming and Entertainment Ties (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean esports and entertainment company DRX Corp has signed a strategic partnership with Indonesian firm PT Nuon Digital Indonesia, aiming to deepen gaming and entertainment ties between the two countries. Announced in Jakarta, the deal combines DRX’s esports, content production and fan engagement expertise with Nuon’s local distribution network, creator relationships and market knowledge,…