Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

UConn’s narrow victory keeps Huskies No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas next

UConn passed its first test of the season to remain No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday.

Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader. She may soon face ...
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Transcript: Miss International 2025 Top 5 Q&A

Check this page for more Miss International 2025 news and features The Top 5 of Miss International 2025 including Philippines' Myrna Esguerra. Photo:/Armin P. Adina The top ...

Canadian women's soccer team coach Stoney to miss games in Japan due to 'family matters'

The ninth-ranked Canadian women will be without coach Casey Stoney when they close out their 2025 schedule against No. 8 ...
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Women’s Asian Cup: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know with less than 100 days to go

With less than 100 days to go until the biggest women’s football competition in Asia and Australia, 12 AFC nations will ...

Trump holds back-to-back talks with China, Japan amid Taiwan feud

President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shortly after speaking with ...
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Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai

A new-look Canadian women’s rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in ...

Court’s ruling against same-sex marriage sets up a Japan Supreme Court decision

A court has found Japan’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriage constitutional in the last of six cases likely to be brought ...
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Sleepless at the Top: Takaichi’s Work Ethic Highlights Japan’s Overwork Problem

Teachers’ overwork is a well-known issue in Japan, long highlighted by teacher unions, advocacy groups, and labor experts. A ...

Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft

Whitmore has won two silver medals representing the United States at the Women’s Baseball World Cup and won gold at the 2015 ...

Jamaica’s Shanté Jarrett cops Top 20 finish at Miss International; Colombia takes crown

Jamaica's Shanté Jarrett finished in the Top 20 of the 63rd edition of the Miss International pageant held in Tokyo, Japan on ...