
Controversial YouTuber Hezumaryu Wins Nara Assembly Seat on Anti-Foreign Platform
Controversial YouTuber Hezumaryu has won a Nara Prefectural Assembly seat on an anti-foreigner platform, despite having no political experience and past arrests for harassing Chinese tourists.

Trump Tightens Cuba Policy: Stricter Travel Ban and Military Sanctions Reinstated
President Trump reinstates stringent Cuba policies: bans tourism, tightens financial sanctions on military-linked entities, restores the terrorist designation, and expands visa restrictions targeting medical mission officials.

Japanese Elementary School Teachers Arrested for Sharing Upskirt Photos in Group Chat
Two Japanese elementary school teachers were arrested after allegedly taking and sharing dozens of indecent upskirt photos of students in a private group chat. Parents and officials are demanding immediate safety reforms in schools nationwide.

Japan's Population Falls to Record Low Amid Aging Crisis
Japan's population has fallen to 120.3 million, the lowest since records began, highlighting the nation's deepening demographic crisis amid an aging society.

Idaho Police Shooting of Autistic Teen Sparks National Outrage
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic and nonverbal teen, remains in critical condition after being shot nine times by Pocatello police. The incident has sparked national outrage, with critics questioning the officers' rapid use of lethal force and failure to employ de-escalation techniques. Investigations are ongoing as the community demands accountability and reforms in police interactions with individuals with disabilities.