One in 10 Japanese are older than 80: government data
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Asian Games landmark for eSports fires Olympic dreams
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Dead spider claws and ‘anal-print’ toilets: 2023’s Ig Nobels
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Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes around island
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WHO calls on China for ‘full access’ for Covid investigators: FT
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Rockets and Porsches: rich Russians flock to Baikonur spaceport
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AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity
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Prehistoric Tell al-Sultan site added to world heritage list
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Coe eager to see Tokyo stadium filled with fans for 2025 World Championships
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UK media investigate sex assault claims against comedian Russell Brand
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