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Japan's partially deserted island at the center of tensions with China

Japan's partially deserted island at the center of tensions with China

His island residence is cloaked in mist, yet his Union‑Jack knit cap makes Hideya Yagi easy to spot as he welcomes the incoming boat. The 80‑year‑old former construction‑company president is glad to see the handful of passengers step ashore, largely because he is one of only

White House concerned as gas prices rise amid US‑Israel conflict with Iran

White House concerned as gas prices rise amid US‑Israel conflict with Iran

Across the United States, the typical price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose by almost 27 cents in a single week, reaching $3.25, and shoppers are preparing for further pump price increases as the US‑Israel clash with Iran threatens to disturb the world oil market. The concern

Raducanu falls in 52 minutes to No. 6 seed Anisimova in Indian Wells third round

Raducanu falls in 52 minutes to No. 6 seed Anisimova in Indian Wells third round

Emma Raducanu endured a swift 52‑minute loss to Amanda Anisimova in the third round at Indian Wells. The British No. 1 was far from her best, falling 6‑1 6‑1 to the American world No. 6. Seeded 25, Raducanu appeared to be hampered by a physical problem, repeatedly

Scotland shows promise to chase the Six Nations crown and ease its woes against Ireland

Scotland shows promise to chase the Six Nations crown and ease its woes against Ireland

The sense that Scotland may finally have mastered the art of winning keeps growing. Producing attractive rugby on occasion has never been an issue. Securing substantial victories, however, remains more elusive. One of the most engaging aspects of the remarkable triumph over France – and there were, to put it mildly,

UK job market stalls as firms stay cautious on hiring

UK job market stalls as firms stay cautious on hiring

Data indicate that the UK labour market is struggling under weak recruitment demand, with only modest indications of improvement. Two reports issued on Monday note that firms stay wary of taking on new employees because of cost pressures and economic uncertainty, underscoring the market’s continued fragility. The monthly employment

Alba Party to dissolve and skip the Scottish election

Alba Party to dissolve and skip the Scottish election

Alba has declared that it will dissolve and will not put forward any candidates for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. The independence‑supporting group was launched in 2021 by the late Alex Salmond as a “new political force”, yet it has been hit by a steep drop in members and

UK holds just two days of gas reserves as Iran conflict risks supply disruptions

UK holds just two days of gas reserves as Iran conflict risks supply disruptions

Britain now holds just two days’ worth of fossil gas after reserves fell, while an increasing number of LNG carriers are being rerouted from Europe to Asia amid the conflict with Iran. On Saturday, Britain’s gas stores contained 6,999 gigawatt‑hours (GWh), National Gas – the operator of the