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'A good day': Lawson tops Verstappen, Tsunoda in disrupted Japan practice
Four separate incidents forced stoppages in the second session at Suzuka.

‘Speaks for itself’: Verstappen backs criticism of Red Bull’s driver change
Verstappen said his support for a critical post 'speaks for itself.'

‘Not easy’: Tsunoda on Lawson friendship after Red Bull switch
The Japanese driver hopes his friendship with the Kiwi remains intact.

‘I’ll be hated for this': Brutal take on Lawson’s skill as F1 driver by Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher said Lawson was ‘replaced like a wet rag’ after two races.

Tsunoda says Red Bull not difficult to drive...on simulator
Tsunoda will race alongside Max Verstappen after replacing Liam Lawson.

‘Gut-wrenching’: Kiwi stars rally behind Lawson after F1 demotion
Liam Lawson was demoted to the Racing Bulls team after two grands prix.

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion
Lawson said in the statement racing for Red Bull was his childhood dream.

Japan considers daily ATM withdrawal, transfer limit for elderly
The change aims to reduce special fraud, which increased to 72.1 billion yen last year.

Opinion: Why Red Bull’s driver moves could cost them Verstappen
Opinion: Max Verstappen reportedly disagrees with Lawson's abrupt dismissal.

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Tan by the pool or hop on a zipline tour with these travel deals.

‘Wonderful day’: Relief as astronauts finally see replacements arrive
The stranded astronauts were stuck due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.

‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interest
Braydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.

Miss them and miss out: These travel deals are perfect for your next adventure
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Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar
Rice shortages have caused prices to nearly double over a year.

Small Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matcha
Tessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.

She thought she had jet lag. Doctors found parasitic worms in her brain
The infection was linked to eating raw sushi and swimming in Hawaii.

This jet-lag cure may be a little bit indulgent but it’s 100% effective
You’ll want to add one of these incredible experiences to your long-haul route.

Japan lifts rice supply to combat high prices
Japan said it will release a fifth of its rice stockpile to offset very high prices.

Clueless about Tokyo? These are the city's most stylish neighbourhoods
Where to find Tokyo’s trendiest areas for the first-time visitor.

Gregor Paul: How Razor can win his battle over All Blacks eligibility
OPINION: Razor can't be made to feel that he has lost his licence to push the issue.

Japan Airlines pilots grounded over drinking before Melbourne flight
The two pilots conspired to lie to the airline about their alcohol consumption.