The government says Japan needs to adapt to the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence used in Ukraine and the Middle East and strengthen its defense industry

© Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool AFP via AP

Get a fast, digestible briefing of today’s top stories delivered to your inbox. Sign up for the Bulletin newsletter here.

© AP

Officials said 40 people were injured in the attack on a holiday resort

© Social media

The Russian Embassy in Rome has blamed Ukraine for a deadly weekend bombing at a Moscow restaurant, describing it as an attempt to intimidate the Italian community in Russia

© Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to regional chief Ivan Fedorov

© Copyright 2026. The Associated Press. All rights reserved

© Reuters

At least 20 Wildberries warehouses have been attacked since July 18

© Reuters