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Japan PM eyes Europe tour from June 13, visits to Britain, Italy, France

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering embarking on a three-nation tour of Europe from June 13 to visit Britain, Italy

Nissan considering building Chery vehicles in the U.K.

The agreement comes amid a sharp slowdown in the European car market since 2019.

Takaichi eyes wider Europe trip during G7 summit in France

The prime minister aims to make stopovers in London and Rome ahead of the June 15-17 summit in Evian, eastern France.

NBA Commissioner says 2027 launch of NBA Europe remains on track

The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the ‌NBA is ‌working closely with FIBA on the project.

Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council

This is the first time that Germany, Europe's largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected to the 15-member council.

U.S. tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces as Washington steps back

Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO and told its European members they will have to take over primary responsibility for the conventional defense of the continent.

Paris sumo tournament should deepen existing ties and open up new frontiers

The upcoming Paris sumo exhibition is unlikely to match London's hype, but it may do more to expand its reach in Europe.

U.S. castigates Europe over defense spending as NATO reassures Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Asian partners and chastised European allies at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

The Frenchmen who gave sake a Champagne soul

Carl Hirschmann and former Champagne cellar master Regis Camus lean on techniques from the wine world to produce a sake that has a foot in both Europe and Japan.

Trees taking drastic measures to survive climate-driven heat

Countless trees across Europe's forests are adopting drastic — and often fatal — strategies to survive worsening heat and drought linked to climate change.

Steep capital requirement hike for Japan's foreign business owners sparks backlash

TOKYO -- Posts protesting the Japanese government's tighter requirements for the "business manager" residency status for foreign entrepreneurs are spr

Japan hotel rates hit high on US, Europe tourists as China visitors fall

As Europe weighs less reliance on U.S. military, Asia doubles down

Tokyo, Seoul, Canberra and other capitals in the region believe U.S. military power is critical to counter the challenges from China and North Korea.

Record temps as spring heat wave bakes Europe

The U.K. reported its hottest-ever day for May, at 35.1 degrees Celsius at Kew Gardens in southwest London, as a high-pressure system trapped warm air over western Europe.

Working-class Rayo Vallecano defies the odds to contest first European final

From the narrow streets of Vallecas to a European final in Leipzig, Rayo Vallecano has turned a season of conflict and resilience into the biggest night in its history.

How do European rightwing populists see China? 4 things to know

Modi's Europe trip yields tech, defense deals to cut China, US reliance

Nissan pulls plug on UK e-axle project amid EV slowdown in Europe

From Spicy to Subtly Sweet: The Many Flavors of Negi

The negi, an East Asian relative of the leek common to European cuisine, takes on a wide range of roles in Japanese food—as a supporting player providing a dash of color and flavor as a condiment to a mainstay vegetable in stewed and broiled dishes.

Chinese missiles and robots find warm welcome in EU’s backyard

If the European Union has a red line in Serbia's relationship to China, President Aleksandar Vucic may be getting close.