Opening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggerated

Brazilians through to last 16 after entertaining first knockout game

Room breaks tournament record, while Undav scores an equaliser against Ivory Coast

Argentinian presenter resigns after mistakenly saying Messi’s father died ‘right in the middle of the World Cup’

Scott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaign

Asian shares climb with Japan’s Nikkei nearing record close

Amano De Londra Miura, who has roots in Kerry and Japan, blends sean-nós with contemporary music and spoken word

Underwater fibre-optic cables carry more than 95 per cent of intercontinental data traffic

Whether you’re in search of a 48-hour break, a hidden gem or a bucket-list trip, these experiences will fuel inspiration

Trump has shown little interest in group comprising the United States, India, Japan and Australia that was at core of US efforts to counter China

Little-known oil product at the heart of a supply crunch grips public attention as Middle East turmoil pushes up prices and rattles Japan’s economy

A mix of Japanese culture and Irish crafts, the ambassador’s residence offers a home away from home for newly appointed Manabu Miyagawa and his wife Noriko

In more than a decade reporting on war, journalist Sally Hayden has witnessed unbearable cruelty and violence. But also, love – for partners, family and community

Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car

China warns of countries ‘setting themselves on fire’, amid a bigger shift in regional security

Tsunami waves have been seen in several areas, and authorities are urging those on affected coast to move to higher ground

If ever there was a sport to expose the inability of a camera phone to capture anything like the real thing, it’s hurling

Long history of bloody US bombing campaigns began over Japanese cities during second World War

‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’ asks US president while meeting Sanae Takaichi

US president is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz