PoliticsUS Senator Lindsey Graham passes away
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died. The development is being reported as breaking news.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away
BREAKINGIran blocks Strait of Hormuz and issues statement; US announces attack on Iran
WorldGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,419,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered total losses of 1,419,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. The figure includes 1,320 casualties recorded over the past day. The tally presents Ukraine’s account of Russian military losses during the ongoing war. It covers the cumulative losses reported since the start date cited by the General Staff.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,419,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Media investigation identifies over 230,000 Russian soldiers killed in UkraineA media investigation has identified more than 230,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Since the outlets last updated their casualty list in mid-June, the names of another 2,890 Russian soldiers have been added. The tally is based on identified names and continues to grow as investigators record additional casualties. The findings present a further update on Russia’s reported military losses in the war.
SocietyGhana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Descendants of enslaved Africans say a symbolic apology cannot repair generations of loss and injustice. Ghana’s apology over slavery has therefore failed to satisfy many people whose families carry the legacy of enslavement. They argue that acknowledging the past in words alone does not address the damage endured across generations. Their response highlights the gap between symbolic recognition and what they see as meaningful redress.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 06:08
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
WorldSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, known as the Father Emir, is portrayed as the architect of modern Qatar. He oversaw the rapid rise of the small, gas-rich nation, marking a dramatic transformation under his stewardship.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 06:01
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar
PoliticsFederal prosecutors subpoena New York Times reporter, reigniting media-government clash over presidential aircraft coverage
US federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena to a New York Times reporter seeking disclosure of sources. The demand concerns sensitive information connected to the presidential aircraft and national security. The move has revived tensions between the media and the government. The dispute also raises questions about the background to attacks on the media and what lies behind the confrontation.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 06:00
Federal prosecutors subpoena New York Times reporter, reigniting media-government clash over presidential aircraft coverage
PoliticsChief Cabinet Deputy Sato visits Abe’s grave on the prime minister’s behalf
Four years have passed since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed. Chief Cabinet Deputy Sato visited Yamaguchi Prefecture in place of Prime Minister Takaichi. He paid his respects at Abe’s grave and delivered condolence words entrusted to him by Takaichi.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 05:25
Chief Cabinet Deputy Sato visits Abe’s grave on the prime minister’s behalf
OtherRecord rainfall near Rikubetsu in Hokkaido, with disaster danger imminent
Japan’s Meteorological Agency says radar analysis indicates that extremely heavy rain fell near Rikubetsu in Hokkaido. Around 90 millimetres is believed to have fallen in one hour by 2 p.m. The agency warned that the danger of disaster was imminent. It issued a “record short-time heavy rain” weather disaster-prevention alert for the area.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 05:23
Record rainfall near Rikubetsu in Hokkaido, with disaster danger imminent
WorldFormer Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former emir, has died at the age of 74. The death is reported as breaking news.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 05:15
Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
WorldUS forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
US forces have launched another round of strikes against Iran. It is the third such round in the space of one week. Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. The developments mark a further escalation in the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-07-12 05:07
US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
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MAJORLive: US launches new strikes as Iran closes the Strait of HormuzThe US military has launched fresh strikes against Iran after Tehran set a container ship ablaze on Sunday. Iran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz and intensifying attacks on US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The confrontation remains ongoing, with developments being followed as they unfold.
- MAJORUS completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM
The US Central Command says American forces have completed a series of strikes on Iran, marking the third such operation this week. CENTCOM linked the attack to Iran’s assault on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement places the latest US military action in the context of an incident involving commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. It does not provide further details about the targets or the damage caused.
- Iran begins series of strikes at US targets in Middle East — TV
Iran has begun a series of strikes against US targets in the Middle East, a television report says. Earlier, the United States reported another wave of strikes against targets inside Iran. The reports point to continuing direct military exchanges between Iran and the US in the region.
- Pentagon chief says Iran is paying for its bad choice
The Pentagon chief said Iran is paying for what he called its bad choice. The statement came after the US military began another wave of strikes against targets in Iran. His wording linked the new military action to Iran’s choice. The strikes were described as targeting locations inside Iran.
- Over 10 blasts heard in Iranian city of Bandar-e-Jask — IRIB
More than 10 explosions were heard in the Iranian city of Bandar-e-Jask, according to IRIB. The report comes after the US military confirmed that another wave of strikes against targets in Iran had begun. The blasts were reported in the context of that renewed US military action, with no further details provided.
MAJORUS and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again declares Strait of Hormuz closedIran says a vessel was hit and stopped after taking an unapproved route and switching off its systems, which Tehran described as a threat to maritime security. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and warned that retaliation over the incident would bring a “severe response”. US forces then carried out strikes, saying they were intended to “degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners”.
BREAKINGIran blocks Strait of Hormuz and issues statement; US announces attack on IranThe US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said in a social-media post on the 11th that the United States had begun attacks on Iran. It said the operation started at 8:15 a.m. Japan time on the 12th, or 7:15 p.m. Eastern time on the 11th. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is also mentioned in connection with the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a statement.
MAJORIran war live: IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed over US interferenceIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing what it calls US interference. The move comes as Israel continues attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. Several civilians have been killed and wounded in those attacks. Developments are unfolding amid the ongoing Iran war.
PoliticsWhy doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?
The item asks why Indian Prime Minister Modi does not hold unscripted press conferences.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 05:03
Why doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?
WorldGas queues grow as Ukraine targets Russia’s fuel supply
Attacks by Ukraine have sparked a fuel crisis in Russia. Reports from across the country describe how disruptions are affecting residents’ everyday lives. Growing queues at gas stations are becoming a visible sign of the strain on fuel supplies. People are having to adjust to the difficulties caused by the interruptions.
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Gas queues grow as Ukraine targets Russia’s fuel supply
SportsWorld Cup semi-finalists confirmed as top four ranked teams compete
The North and Central America World Cup has produced its four semi-finalists, with the matchups now set. France, Spain, England and Argentina advanced to the last four. All four teams ranked from first to fourth in the world are represented, setting up a contest among the highest-ranked sides. This makes the semi-final stage a battle between the leading teams in the rankings.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 05:02
World Cup semi-finalists confirmed as top four ranked teams compete
EconomyHow Aldi is challenging US supermarkets with $4 almond butter
German supermarket Aldi is mounting a $9bn push into the United States, using its low-price model to challenge established supermarket chains. Its strategy includes targeting urban hubs such as Manhattan. A $4 jar of almond butter illustrates the discount pricing at the centre of the campaign. The expansion raises the question of whether Aldi can match the reach and strength of Walmart in the US market.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 05:00
How Aldi is challenging US supermarkets with $4 almond butter
WorldA revolution in ruins: Fury amid the rubble of quake-hit Venezuela housing project
Two powerful earthquakes have reduced Venezuela’s OPPE 25 government housing project in Caraballeda to shattered concrete and deeply disrupted lives. Discontent is growing with the Trump-backed government as the heirs of Hugo Chávez struggle to respond to a disaster for which they appear ill-prepared. The project stood in an area once known as a stronghold of support for Chávez’s populist Bolivarian revolution. Gabriel González recalls the excitement of receiving the keys to his newly completed apartment in 2013, before the housing complex was devastated.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 05:00
A revolution in ruins: Fury amid the rubble of quake-hit Venezuela housing project
PoliticsEU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The European Union is facing accusations that it is delaying action to uphold international law as foreign ministers prepare for a long-awaited discussion on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday will consider options, including a possible ban on imports from the settlements, but a decision is not expected for months. The debate comes amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a UN inquiry found Israel to be committing genocide, and rising state-backed violence in the occupied West Bank, which has killed at least 235 children.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 05:00
EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
WorldIran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes
Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites after further US strikes. The Iranian statement identified facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar as targets. The reported attacks span several Gulf and nearby states, pointing to a broader confrontation between Iran and the United States. The claim was presented by Iran, without further details on the strikes or their effects.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-07-12 04:59
Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes
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WorldRussian, Chinese navies successfully complete sea phase of joint exercises
The Russian and Chinese navies have successfully completed the sea phase of their joint exercises. China’s Defense Ministry said the drills focused on practicing rescue operations at sea, striking maritime targets, and assisting air and missile defense. The exercises therefore covered both operational missions and coordination between naval activity and defensive measures.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 04:59
Russian, Chinese navies successfully complete sea phase of joint exercises
WorldUS sees possible Iranian threat to Trump as not fully credible — WSJ
The United States views a possible threat from Iran against Trump as not entirely credible, according to The Wall Street Journal. At the same time, the US president used an older aircraft to travel home after attending the NATO summit in Turkey. The report links the assessment of the alleged threat with details of Trump’s return journey. It does not present the threat as fully confirmed.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:45
US sees possible Iranian threat to Trump as not fully credible — WSJ
SportsWhat was the mistaken-identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off during the most recent World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland. The dismissal followed a review by the video assistant referee. It made Embolo the first player to receive a red card after a VAR review in World Cup history. The incident has been described as a mistaken-identity red card, raising questions about how the decision was reached.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:44
What was the mistaken-identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?
SportsWhich teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?
The teams that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set to take part in the next stage. The guide covers the venues hosting the matches and their scheduled kickoff times. It also highlights key players to watch during the semifinals. Viewers can find information on how to watch the games as well.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:43
Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?
SportsMessi surpasses Klose in FIFA World Cup knockout appearances
Argentine striker Lionel Messi has moved ahead of Klose for appearances in FIFA World Cup knockout matches. Messi has played in 15 knockout games, marking the statistic highlighted in the report.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:24
Messi surpasses Klose in FIFA World Cup knockout appearances
SportsArgentina become the FIFA World Cup’s final semifinalist
Argentina secured the last place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals. They defeated Switzerland 3–1 to complete the semifinal lineup.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 04:16
Argentina become the FIFA World Cup’s final semifinalist
Argentina beat Switzerland to set up 2026 World Cup semifinal against EnglandArgentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after the match went to extra time. The result sends Argentina through to the semifinal stage. They will face England on Wednesday in a showdown for a place in the final.
- World Cup 2026: Argentina reach semi-finals after extra-time battle with 10-man Switzerland
Argentina have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after an extra-time battle with Switzerland. Switzerland played with 10 men after one of their players was sent off. The contest remained tightly fought through regulation time before Argentina secured victory in extra time.
Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions battle Swiss underdogs for a semi-final placeArgentina and Switzerland meet in a World Cup quarter-final with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The winner will face England in the next round. The defending champions, Argentina, are seeking to keep their title defence alive. Switzerland, meanwhile, hope to build on a historic tournament run after ending a knockout-stage curse that had lasted for decades.
Argentina vs Switzerland quarter-final: Will Messi score?The final quarter-final of the North and Central America World Cup is set to feature Argentina and Switzerland. Argentina, ranked first in the world, is seeking to defend its title against Switzerland, ranked 19th. Attention is focused on Argentina’s ace, Lionel Messi. The key question is whether Messi will score in this tournament.
SocietySearch continues near site three weeks after five-year-old boy went missing in Kagoshima
Three weeks have passed since a five-year-old boy went missing at a hot-spring facility in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The date marked three weeks since his whereabouts became unknown. Police continue searching in the area around the site.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:14
Search continues near site three weeks after five-year-old boy went missing in Kagoshima
WorldTanker entering canal in southern Russia damaged in drone attack
A tanker entering a canal in southern Russia was damaged in a drone attack. Governor Yury Slyusar said no one was injured. He also said there was no threat of an oil leak from the incident.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:05
Tanker entering canal in southern Russia damaged in drone attack
SportsInjured Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in defeat to Max Holloway
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC ended with a defeat against Max Holloway. The two fighters met at UFC 329. McGregor appeared to injure his right knee in the first round. The injury seemed to occur as he jumped forward with a kick.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 04:03
Injured Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in defeat to Max Holloway
WorldFive drones shot down while approaching Moscow
Five drones were reportedly taken down as they approached Moscow. First responders are working at the crash site. The incident involved an attempted approach by multiple unmanned aircraft. Emergency personnel are now handling the location where the drones came down.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 03:46
Five drones shot down while approaching Moscow
HealthRussian humanitarian mission returns from Uganda as Ebola situation stabilizes
A Russian humanitarian mission has returned from Uganda as the Ebola situation there shows signs of stabilization. The agency that carried out the mission says no new Ebola cases have been registered in the country for almost three weeks. The pause in newly recorded infections is presented as the reason for the mission’s return.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 03:36
Russian humanitarian mission returns from Uganda as Ebola situation stabilizes
SportsEngland fans revel in World Cup win over Norway
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-finals. Fans gathered at a watch party in London to celebrate the result. The victory prompted enthusiastic scenes as supporters marked England’s progression in the tournament.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 03:34
England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway
Norway eliminated: What do supporters think of their team’s overall performance?Norway were eliminated from the World Cup after losing 2-1 to England in extra time. The quarter-final was a tightly contested match before England secured the result. Norwegian supporters were asked to assess how their team performed during the competition. Their views focus on the team’s overall campaign rather than only the final defeat.
- England eliminate Norway to reach World Cup semifinals
England defeated Norway 2:1 in the World Cup. The victory eliminated Norway from the tournament and sent England through to the semifinals. England will now continue its campaign in the competition’s final four.
Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semisJude Bellingham scored twice as England defeated Norway 2-1 to book a place in the World Cup semifinals. His extra-time goal sent England through to the last four. The result marks England’s first World Cup semifinal appearance since 2018. Bellingham’s two goals proved decisive in securing the victory. England now advance after a closely contested match against Norway.
SocietyTwelve men and twelve women enter a Buddhist temple: can monks help them find love?
Dating is not easy in South Korea, prompting a group of Buddhist monks to organize a 30-hour matchmaking retreat in the mountains. Twelve men and twelve women enter a Buddhist temple as part of the event. They hope the monks can help them find a partner. The activity combines a period of quiet retreat with an effort to meet someone romantically. Its central question is whether spiritual guidance can help the participants find love.
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Twelve men and twelve women enter a Buddhist temple: can monks help them find love?
PoliticsLDP calls for bills to pass; CDP urges careful deliberation
With Japan’s parliamentary session ending in five days, senior members of the ruling and opposition parties’ upper-house groups appeared on NHK’s Sunday debate program. The Liberal Democratic Party said it would seek to ensure passage of remaining bills, including a revision to the Imperial House Law. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued that lawmakers should not prioritize the schedule and should instead deliberate the measures carefully.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 03:25
LDP calls for bills to pass; CDP urges careful deliberation
World14 nations urge China to comply 10 years after South China Sea arbitration ruling
Japan, the United States and 12 other countries issued a joint statement marking 10 years since an international arbitration ruling rejected China’s claims over territory in the South China Sea. The statement described the ruling as final and decisive, and called for it to be accepted and observed.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 03:23
14 nations urge China to comply 10 years after South China Sea arbitration ruling
ScienceSpaceX: Starship to conduct its 13th test flight on July 16
SpaceX says Starship is scheduled to carry out its 13th test flight on July 16. The spacecraft will carry 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. Six of those satellites are fitted with cameras intended to monitor the vehicle’s heat shield during the mission.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 03:20
SpaceX: Starship to conduct its 13th test flight on July 16
WorldUAE air defenses repel missile and drone attack from Iran, ministry says
The UAE ministry says the country’s air defenses repelled a missile and drone attack launched from Iran. The announcement came shortly after Iran’s Press TV reported that the Islamic Republic had begun attacks against US targets in the Middle East. The reports place the defensive action amid a rapidly intensifying regional military confrontation. No further details about the attack or any damage are provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 03:08
UAE air defenses repel missile and drone attack from Iran, ministry says
WorldCivil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter — ministry
Civil defense sirens have been activated in Bahrain, and residents have been instructed by the ministry to take shelter. The warning follows an earlier report by Iran’s Press TV channel that the Islamic Republic had begun attacks against US targets in the Middle East. The alert places Bahrain in the context of the reported regional military action. Authorities have not provided further details in the information available here.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 03:05
Civil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter — ministry
WorldKyiv air defenses fail to cope with Russia’s new strikes — Le Monde
Le Monde reports that Kyiv’s air defenses have been unable to cope with Russia’s new strikes. A Ukrainian colonel quoted in the report attributed the failures to shortages of Patriot air defense systems and interceptor missiles. The account presents insufficient interception capacity as the reason Ukrainian defenses are struggling against the attacks.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 02:52
Kyiv air defenses fail to cope with Russia’s new strikes — Le Monde
CultureLarge trove of late-Heian documents found inside Buddhist statue, including account of Minamoto no Yoshinaka
A large number of documents from the late Heian period have been found inside a wooden standing statue of Amida Nyorai. The statue is held by a temple in Osaka City and is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The documents offer clues about turmoil during the era of the Genpei War. They also include a description of Minamoto no Yoshinaka. Experts say the discovery of so many newly identified documents from this period is significant.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 02:45
Large trove of late-Heian documents found inside Buddhist statue, including account of Minamoto no Yoshinaka
WorldUkraine’s attacks on DPR kill one civilian and wound 15 in past day
One civilian was killed and 15 others were wounded in Ukrainian attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, according to the republic’s head, Denis Pushilin. Pushilin said most of the victims were injured while driving on roads in the region. The statement attributes the casualties to the attacks and identifies road travel as the setting in which most injuries occurred.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 02:37
Ukraine’s attacks on DPR kill one civilian and wound 15 in past day
WorldKey Russian oil refinery struck in Ukrainian attack
Ukraine’s military reportedly carried out an overnight strike on a major Russian oil refinery in Syzran, a city in Samara Oblast, on July 12. The claim was reported by Russian Telegram media channels. The facility was characterized as a key refinery for Russia’s oil sector. The reported attack took place during the night, with the account attributed to those Russian channels.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 02:33
Key Russian oil refinery struck in Ukrainian attack
SportsTennis: Noskova wins first Wimbledon women’s singles title
Czech player Linda Noskova won the women’s singles final at the Wimbledon Championships, one of tennis’s four major tournaments. She defeated fellow Czech player Karolina Muchova by two sets to one. The victory gave Noskova her first Grand Slam title.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 02:19
Tennis: Noskova wins first Wimbledon women’s singles title
SocietyRainy season ends in Shikoku five days earlier than usual
Japan’s Meteorological Agency announced at 11 a.m. that the rainy season in Shikoku is believed to have ended. The region is covered by a high-pressure system, and many sunny days are expected over the coming week. The end came five days earlier than the average year, but 15 days later than last year.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 02:07
Rainy season ends in Shikoku five days earlier than usual
Culture‘In Taiwan, you are constantly made to think about Japan’: Actor Yuko Iwasawa discovers the intensity of Taiwanese theater
Actor Yuko Iwasawa began her career as a child performer in Kyoto and now works in both Japan and Taiwan. She says she did not know that Taiwan had once been a Japanese colony. After studying theater further in Taiwan, she has revisited questions of history and identity. The feature follows her path and explores the passion she encountered in Taiwan’s theater world.
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‘In Taiwan, you are constantly made to think about Japan’: Actor Yuko Iwasawa discovers the intensity of Taiwanese theater
TechBig Tech’s Worsening Concentration of Power After Trump’s Reelection: An Interview with Marietje Schaake
This interview examines the worsening concentration of power among Big Tech companies after Donald Trump’s reelection. The interviewee is Marietje Schaake, author of “The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley.” She was in Japan to attend the Trilateral Commission when the conversation took place. The discussion centers on her much-talked-about book and its concerns over democratic decline and Silicon Valley’s ambitions.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 02:00
Big Tech’s Worsening Concentration of Power After Trump’s Reelection: An Interview with Marietje Schaake
TechKiev drone supplier Helsing makes UAVs at secret plant in southern Germany — NYT
Kiev-based drone supplier Helsing is producing unmanned aerial vehicles at a secret factory in southern Germany, The New York Times reports. Sources cited by the newspaper say the facility is designed to be dismantled and moved within a single day. The report highlights the plant’s concealed location and its ability to relocate rapidly.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 01:59
Kiev drone supplier Helsing makes UAVs at secret plant in southern Germany — NYT
SocietyNigeria rescues dozens of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo state
Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers in Oyo state. The group had been abducted nearly two months earlier. The operation freed both students and teachers who had been held captive. The rescue took place in Nigeria’s Oyo state.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 01:56
Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo state
WorldAt least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
A shooting at a street festival in Toronto has killed at least two people. Police have urged members of the public to stay away from the area.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 01:33
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and 3 injuredGunfire erupted during Toronto’s TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival. At least two people were killed and three others were injured in the shooting. Police are investigating the deadly incident at the festival. Authorities have not provided further details about what led to the gunfire.
Canada shooting: 2 killed, several wounded at Toronto festivalPolice in Toronto are responding to an active shooter at a festival in the Canadian city. Two people were killed in the shooting, according to police. Five others were wounded. The incident took place during a festival in Toronto, where police were responding to the ongoing threat.
WorldToronto shooting leaves two dead and three injured as police search for active shooter
Toronto police were searching for an active shooter on Saturday night after five people were found with gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were pronounced dead, while three others were injured. Officers were called at 8.12pm to the Salsa on St Clair festival area near St Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue. Police urged the public to stay away from the scene as the search continued.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 01:30
Toronto shooting leaves two dead and three injured as police search for active shooter
SocietyWhat University of Tokyo’s Top Science Students Teach: ‘Do Nothing’ After Solving Problems
People who are considered highly intelligent may truly absorb knowledge during periods when they appear to be doing nothing. Students who passed the University of Tokyo’s exceptionally difficult science-track entrance exam practice putting everything away after solving a problem and thinking without looking at anything. The approach may seem surprising, but it is presented as a powerful study method that readers can try immediately. Its focus is on using quiet reflection to strengthen the mind and make learning more deeply one’s own.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 01:30
What University of Tokyo’s Top Science Students Teach: ‘Do Nothing’ After Solving Problems
SocietyTwo killed, five wounded in Toronto shooting, police say
Police say a shooting in Toronto left two people dead and five others wounded. The shooter’s identity remains unknown. Authorities also do not yet know what motivated the attack.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 01:23
Two killed, five wounded in Toronto shooting, police say
HealthWhy are some people especially prone to mosquito bites?
Mosquitoes can interpret signals given off by the human body from a distance, even before landing on someone. The article invites readers to find out whether they too are among the prime targets of these bloodsucking insects.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 01:09
Why are some people especially prone to mosquito bites?
Culture“He is such a jokester in the historical drama…” Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s “extremely cruel” side not yet shown on screen
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is portrayed in the historical drama as kind-hearted and something of a joker. Yet historical accounts also present a cruel side to him. The piece focuses on what it calls Hideyoshi’s “dark side,” which the drama has not depicted yet.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 01:00
“He is such a jokester in the historical drama…” Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s “extremely cruel” side not yet shown on screen
SocietyMuslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting ‘cow vigilantes’
Muslim judge Tabassum Khan is facing death threats and online abuse in India after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case. The attacks followed her ruling against the defendants, described as “cow vigilantes”. The case has drawn attention to the risks faced by the judge after the conviction. Khan’s experience combines a criminal verdict with hostility directed at her online.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 00:49
Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting ‘cow vigilantes’
WorldMan charged with murder after remains believed to be missing woman found in Queensland bushland
Police have charged a man with murder after remains believed to belong to a woman missing for several days were found in Queensland bushland. Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong was last seen several days ago. The remains had not been formally identified by Sunday morning, but Queensland police investigators believe they are hers. The discovery has prompted a continuing murder investigation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 00:45
Man charged with murder after remains believed to be missing woman found in Queensland bushland
WorldMultiple explosions heard in several Iranian cities — IRIB
IRIB reports that multiple explosions were heard across several Iranian cities. It attributed the blasts in Chabahar to attacks carried out by a terrorist group supported by the United States.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 00:38
Multiple explosions heard in several Iranian cities — IRIB
Society“Why don’t you pursue a serious relationship?” A 49-year-old man with no dating experience marries after five months
A science-minded man who had devoted himself entirely to work changed his life through a marriage counseling service. With no previous dating experience, he was urged to pursue a serious relationship. He then dated a woman nine years younger for five months before marrying her. The account presents a quiet and steady later-life marriage, including the adjustment of household duties, financial management and personal values.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 00:30
“Why don’t you pursue a serious relationship?” A 49-year-old man with no dating experience marries after five months
WorldMediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation
Regional mediators are intensifying efforts to stop tensions between Iran and the United States from worsening. Qatar and Oman are being used as venues for efforts to bring the two sides into talks. The diplomatic push is aimed at preventing another escalation and creating space for dialogue. It reflects concern that the confrontation could deepen without mediation. No outcome from the efforts is indicated.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-12 00:22
Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation
WorldExplosion heard on Iran’s Qeshm island
An explosion was heard on Iran’s Qeshm island. Earlier reports said that multiple blasts had also been heard in the cities of Bushehr and Asaluyeh.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-12 00:21
Explosion heard on Iran’s Qeshm island
SportsFrance’s heavy artillery blows apart Wallabies’ revival under Joe Schmidt
Australia’s promising revival was dismantled by France in a punishing second-half turnaround. The Wallabies led 21-12 at the break, but that advantage disappeared during 16 brutal minutes, leaving them 13 points behind. Their discipline worsened under pressure, while tackle intensity and ruck speed faded. France’s replacements brought fresh power, and the visitors ultimately had more large, skilful Test-quality players to call upon. With a home World Cup looming, Australia cannot rely on plucky defeats decorated by occasional flashes of excellence.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 00:20
France’s heavy artillery blows apart Wallabies’ revival under Joe Schmidt
Tech〈Rethinking Management ③〉Stop AI-created time from “naturally disappearing”: Two approaches to creating new value
As artificial intelligence improves workplace efficiency, the time freed up does not necessarily lead to better results. The extra capacity created by streamlining work is often quietly consumed by other tasks. The article urges managers to prevent that time from simply disappearing. It presents two approaches for using the newly available time to generate fresh value rather than allowing it to be absorbed by routine work.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 00:00
〈Rethinking Management ③〉Stop AI-created time from “naturally disappearing”: Two approaches to creating new value
Society‘Mothers are expected to endure’: Café breastfeeding backlash draws intrusive scrutiny
A social media debate over breastfeeding in a café while using a nursing cover has drawn attention. The article uses the controversy to consider who families and society should truly be accommodating toward. It also focuses on the “meddlesome scrutiny” that gathered around the dispute and asks whether a chain of endurance lies behind mothers imposing constraints on one another.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-12 00:00
‘Mothers are expected to endure’: Café breastfeeding backlash draws intrusive scrutiny
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