Canada’s in-form Leylah Fernandez reaches Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo
Fernandez fought back from a break down in both sets to reach the Tokyo title clash, her third final of 2026.

Fernandez fought back from a break down in both sets to reach the Tokyo title clash, her third final of 2026.









Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year’s tournament as scheduled.
‘We’re not against anyone and we’re not in favour of anyone,’ says AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
Until now, the virus was considered non-transferable to humans, making the patient the first documented human case.
The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya’s mayor to apologise.

Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.

Humanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.
The tests showcase North Korea’s war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.

A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
Suspect was arrested on Russia’s far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia’s FSB.