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Governments letting AI run much of their operations risk repeating past algorithm-driven failures by scaling errors, reducing transparency and undermining accountability for citizens.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2026
Beware of government by AI
That is a danger we must not ignore. We already know what happens when governments delegate decision-making to algorithms.
Dutch-headquartered Nexperia, owned by China's Wingtech Technology, is locked in a dispute with its ⁠Chinese parent over ​control and governance after Dutch authorities intervened in late 2025 ​over national security concerns.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 8, 2026
Netherlands looks to move past Nexperia dispute with China, Dutch minister says
Both countries are cooperating “extremely well” to resolve the dispute, Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said during a visit to Beijing.
Morocco players celebrate after beating the Netherlands to qualify for the last-16 stage of the World Cup, in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2026
Morocco advances after penalty shootout win over Netherlands in Monterrey thriller
Thousands of Morocco supporters erupted at the final whistle in the last World Cup match to be played in Monterrey.
Emperor Naruhito visits KU Leuven's library with Belgian King Philippe in the city of Leuven on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2026
Emperor thanks Netherlands and Belgium for warm welcome
The imperial couple’s visit included trips to a monument to the war dead in Amsterdam and a semiconductor research center in Belgium.
A woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun while walking on London's Oxford Street as Britain experienced record temperatures disrupting schools and transport networks on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jun 24, 2026
Europe wilts under record heat as air conditioner sales soar
France’s national temperature indicator reached 29.8 C on Tuesday — the hottest since measurements began in 1947.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako lay a wreath at the National Monument at Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, as part of a three-day visit to the Netherlands.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2026
Nagasaki hibakusha recalls wartime conversations with Dutch prisoner of war
Contact with foreigners was prohibited at the time, but Shohei Tsuiki wanted to try out the English he had started learning.
Japan's Ko Itakura clears the ball during the first half against Tunisia during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 22, 2026
Japan’s World Cup picture comes into focus after rout of Tunisia
Japan can book its place in the knockout round with a win over Sweden.
The Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville celebrates after scoring during a Group F match against Sweden during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2026
Netherlands’ demolition of Sweden gives coach Ronald ⁠Koeman peace of mind
The Dutch let ⁠leads slip away twice in their opening Group F encounter against Japan last weekend, so the ⁠three points were welcome.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako planted a cherry tree at a park near Amsterdam on Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2026
Imperial couple plant cherry tree in Netherlands
The tree was planted at a park with a memorial monument for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Emperor Naruhito and Dutch King Willem-Alexander pose for a photo in the “Sweat Room” at Leiden University, where it is a tradition for graduating students to write their names on the walls, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Emperor talks with students at Leiden University on Netherlands visit
The oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, is the only one in the country offering Japanese studies.
Emperor Naruhito delivers remarks at a luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Emperor Naruhito attends luncheon in The Hague
The emperor said he hopes the friendly and cooperative ties between Japan and the Netherlands will become deeper and more multifaceted for next-generation youths and children.
Emperor Naruhito (left) gives a speech as the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander listens during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2026
Emperor makes wish for peace at banquet hosted by Dutch king and queen
Reflecting on World War II, when Japan and the Netherlands were on opposing sides, the emperor expressed hopes that both countries continue to walk together for peace.
Emperor Naruhito visits Het Loo Palace, a museum adjacent to Het Oude Loo Castle, in the Netherlands on Monday.
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2026
Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands
The emperor viewed exhibits such as paintings by court painters and toured rooms and a chapel while receiving briefings from the museum’s head, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius during an interview Monday aboard the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter in Tokyo after the warship arrived for a three-day port call
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 15, 2026
Dutch defense chief says Chinese naval encounter won’t deter Europe in Indo-Pacific
The Netherlands will continue its regular military deployments to the Indo-Pacific, Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius has said.
Koki Ogawa (right) and others celebrate Japan’s second goal against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2026
Japan displays resilience in hard-fought stalemate with Netherlands
The 2-2 draw showed that even amid an injury crisis, the Samurai Blue can still trouble elite opponents.
(Left to right) Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Dutch Queen Maxima and Dutch King Willem-Alexander in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands on Sunday
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2026
Emperor and empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Dutch side suggested the two couples watch the group match, held in Arlington, Texas, together on television.
Koki Ogawa celebrates after Japan's second goal against the Netherlands during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2026
Japan strikes late to earn thrilling draw with Netherlands in World Cup opener
Japan scored the tying goal in the 88th minute.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2026
Imperial couple’s European trip ‘significant,’ expert says
The emperor and empress arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday on a two-week trip. Their family has strong ties with the royal families of both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday.
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2026
Japan’s emperor and empress arrive in Netherlands
The couple will attend a welcoming ceremony and a banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and lay flowers at a war memorial.
Dutch midfielder #21 Frenkie de Jong and Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman attend a press conference ahead of Netherlands' 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against Japan in Dallas on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2026
Netherlands using pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph
The Dutch have been to the World Cup final three times ​before, the last time in 2010, but lost on each occasion .
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Trump says ‘Japan’ instead of Iran at meeting in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference during a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara on Wednesday.
World’s first fully sealed vertical-farming facility opens in Tokyo
Fully sealed units are stacked on top of each other at Plantx's vertical-farming facility in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Wednesday.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.
Filmmaker explores history of discrimination against foreign nationals in Japan
Takashi Nishihara, the director of "Now and Then," in Tokyo on Wednesday. The director has spent 10 years traversing politically charged terrain while exploring youth-driven grassroots political movements that scrutinize the status quo.
Okinawa’s prized seaweed under threat as oceans warm
Local harvesters gather <i>mozuku</i> during low tide at Hyakuna Beach in the city of Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture. As the planet warms, rising ocean temperatures are placing increasing pressure on the seaweed industry.

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