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Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous ‘Eien no Kioku’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 With Record Points for a Novel
Keigo Higashino’s posthumous novel “Eien no Kioku” (roughly “eternal memory”) has topped the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, released on 13 August, marking his first release since he died on 23 July at the age of 68. The book’s chart-topping performance is notable because it set an all-time single-week points record for a novel, underscoring…
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Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over hidden door handles
Tesla and ten other automakers have recalled nearly 4.3 million vehicles in China after regulators raised concerns that hidden, electronically operated door handles could become difficult or impossible to open in an emergency, particularly if a crash disables the vehicle’s electrical system. Reuters reports this is China’s largest-ever automotive recall, and it comes as Beijing…
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EJAE to Be Honored by Korean American Non-Profit Gyopo at the 8th Annual Chuseok Benefit (EXCLUSIVE)
EJAE, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter, has been named as this year’s honoree of Gyopo’s 8th annual Chuseok Benefit, a Los Angeles-based Korean American non-profit event. The award recognises her artistic influence and her openness about the pressures and setbacks behind her rise to prominence, with Gyopo citing her ability to speak candidly about her…
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‘I fear for them’ – Vaughan & Raja lament ‘desperate times’ for Pakistan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan and ex-Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja have voiced serious concern for the state of Pakistan cricket after a crushing innings-and-103-run defeat by England in the first Test at Headingley. Vaughan said he “really feared” for the side and felt “quite sad” watching a team once renowned for fearsome bowling look timid…
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SB19’s A’TIN Sets New Record for Most Billboard Fan Army Face-Off Victories: Full List of Winners
SB19’s fanbase, A’TIN, won the 2026 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off on 21 August, defeating Harry Styles’ fans, the Harries, in the final. It marks A’TIN’s fourth consecutive win, moving them ahead of T-ara’s Queens (three consecutive wins, 2015-2017) for the most victories since the competition began in 2014. The result also means a fan army…
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Returning in style – Root excited by future after huge England win
Joe Root marked his return as England captain with an emphatic innings victory over Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley, praising his team’s performance as “outstanding”. The win gives Root, who is taking charge of the England side for a second spell, a strong start to his renewed leadership and boosts optimism about the…
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Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
Joe Root marked his first Test as England captain since returning to the role with a dominant victory over Pakistan, as England bowled their opponents out cheaply to seal a win by an innings and 103 runs on day three at Headingley. The result gives Root’s side a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and…
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Archer takes final wicket as England secure huge win at Headingley
England secured a dominant victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley, with Jofra Archer taking the final wicket to bowl out the visitors and complete the win. The result gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and follows a comprehensively one-sided performance from the hosts. England won by an innings and…
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New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
Joe Root’s second stint as England Test captain began with a dominant victory over Pakistan, winning the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs inside three days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The result offers welcome relief after a turbulent period for England cricket, following Ben Stokes’s retirement…
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‘Plug him in as attack leader’ – England-Pakistan player ratings
England secured a much-needed Test cricket victory over Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs after a chaotic and difficult summer for the side. The result offered several encouraging individual performances, most notably from bowler Ollie Robinson, who took career-best match figures of 8-80 and was named among the standout performers, alongside…