Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as pressing issue
They commented on Tuesday as the city remembered its atomic bombing 79 years ago at the end of World War Two.
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Japanese stocks soar after massive sell-off that shook Wall Street
Other markets in Asia also rebounded, but more moderately, appearing to settle somewhat after the rollercoaster ride that started the week.
World News|Aug 6
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Dow drops 1,000 points and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987
The S&P 500 dropped 3% for its worst day in nearly two years.
World News|Aug 5
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Wall Street tumbles as fears about slowing US economy worsen
The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022.
World News|Aug 5
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunges as world markets react to US economy fears
The benchmark index closed down 4,451.28 points at 31,458.42 on Monday.
World News|Aug 5
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North Korea deploys 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers
Kim Jong Un called for an expansion of his military’s nuclear programme.
World News|Aug 5
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Parents hope to keep stillborn daughter’s ‘memory alive’ through decorated rocks
The project was started in July and has seen rocks placed in locations including Ireland and France.
UK News|Aug 4
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Minister makes emotional pilgrimage to Japan to honour POW father
Rev Ian Gilmour travelled more than 5,600 miles to the city of Hiroshima where his father David Gilmour was held in a camp for over three years.
UK News|Aug 4
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Silver for Tommy Fleetwood as Scottie Scheffler takes gold at Le Golf National
The world number one tied the course record of 62 to win gold.
UK Sport|Aug 4
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Putin’s Russia offers flood disaster aid to North Korea
Kim Jong Un said he ‘could deeply feel the special emotion towards a genuine friend’.
World News|Aug 4
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Noah Lyles backing former room-mate Matthew Hudson-Smith for 400 metres gold
Hudson-Smith moved in with Lyles and his brother after relocating to Florida.
UK Sport|Aug 3
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Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief
It remains unclear if Mr Lam will stay in his role as president.
World News|Aug 3
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North Korea’s former number two diplomat in Cuba describes dramatic defection
The defection was only made public in July.
World News|Aug 3
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Newcastle in talks to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi
The 24-year-old impressed at the Euro 2024 finals.
UK Sport|Aug 2
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Emily Craig and Imogen Grant savour last lightweight double sculls Olympic title
The pair missed out on a podium spot at Tokyo 2020 by just 0.01 seconds but took gold in Paris in the final running of the event.
UK Sport|Aug 2
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