Japan’s Nikkei slips 0.56%

The Japanese benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 224 points or 0.56 percent to close at 39,587.00. The day's trading range was between 39,830.50 and 39,524.00.

Everton sign Japan centre-back Ishikawa

Everton have signed Japan centre-back Rion Ishikawa from Urawa Red Diamonds. The 22-year-old becomes the third player to join the Toffees this summer, after Spain Under-23 winger Ornella Vignola and ... ( read original story ...)