The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
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'Special moment' - Scheffler wins The Open
Scottie Scheffler becomes the 2025 Open Champion and celebrates with his family.
Scheffler completes dominant Open win at Portrush
World number one Scottie Scheffler claims his first Open Championship title with a four-shot victory at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
One person killed and two missing after six swept over Oregon waterfall
Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15-foot (4.5-metre) drop that turns into "churning rapids".
Draper targets US Open return after arm injury
British number one Jack Draper withdraws from the forthcoming Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open with an arm injury, but targets a return at the US Open.
Three women charged under Terrorism Act over defence factory crash
Counter terror officers are also investigating logos of a banned organisation being displayed at a protest in Edinburgh.
Wellens cruises to maiden Tour win on stage 15
Belgian road champion Tim Wellens claims his first Tour de France stage victory with a breakaway win on stage 15.
Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had "fired warning shots" and disputed the number of reported deaths.
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a "water revolution" and that the water sector is broken.
Police launch underwater search for missing woman
Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen on Saturday morning at a petrol station in Northwich, police say.
Police launch underwater search for missing woman
Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen on Saturday morning at a petrol station in Northwich, police say.
Passengers rescued from Indonesia ferry fire
At least five people died in the fire and more than 280 were rescued off the coast of Sulawesi island.
Ultra-marathon winner so fast she was home before others crossed finish line
Anna Rutherford finished so far ahead in the Bamburgh to Edinburgh race that she was home by the time her rivals crossed the finish line.
Performer unfurls Palestinian flag on Royal Opera House stage
A cast member unfurls a Palestinian flag during a curtain call, prompting a brief scuffle as an official tries to take it away.
Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
Four remain in hospital after school coach crash
The coach involved in the crash has now been recovered and police continue to investigate.
Four remain in hospital after school coach crash
The coach involved in the crash has now been recovered and police continue to investigate.
England call in police over racist abuse of Carter
England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing "a lot of racial abuse".
England call in police over racist abuse of Carter
England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing "a lot of racial abuse".
'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes
More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.