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19.07.2026

The Day Kyiv Faced Its Largest Missile Barrage

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 19.07.2026.

It displays 24 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.07.2026The Day Kyiv Faced Its Largest Missile Barrage

The morning began with editors tracking the eighth consecutive day of U.S. strikes on Iran, but by mid-morning the focus shifted to a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, described as the largest ever on the capital, with over 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones. Sankei and Yomiuri led with this retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses. Domestically, the Takaichi cabinet's approval ratings dropped sharply in Mainichi and Asahi polls, with disapproval exceeding support for the first time. The Imperial Household Law amendment was cited as a factor, with 60% of Asahi respondents saying it lacked public understanding. Other stories included a fatal stabbing in Osaka, a man falling from a Nagoya building and killing a pedestrian, and New York Mayor Mamdani's intent to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

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突然、頭蓋骨(ずがいこつ)をグーッと締め付けられるような激しい痛みに襲われた。 ベッドから起き上がれず、薬をのんでも効かない。「血管が切れたのかもしれない」と本気で心配した。 でも女性(46)は自らに言い聞かせた。 「たかが頭痛」 5年前の…
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Kyodo News

Rugby: Japan lose 42-15 to France, drop to 1-2 in Nations Championship

Japan made a positive start but were shut out after the break in a 42-15 defeat to France in Nations Championship rugby on Saturday.
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12:18Eighth Day of Strikes on Iran

The U.S. military has launched an eighth consecutive day of strikes on Iran, claiming retaliation for the deaths of two American soldiers (TBS). Meanwhile, a man fell from a 12-story building in Nagoya's Sakae district, killing a woman on the sidewalk below (Yomiuri, Chunichi, NHK).
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12:18Eighth Day of Strikes on Iran

The U.S. military has launched an eighth consecutive day of strikes on Iran, claiming retaliation for the deaths of two American soldiers (TBS). Meanwhile, a man fell from a 12-story building in Nagoya's Sakae district, killing a woman on the sidewalk below (Yomiuri, Chunichi, NHK).
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京都府八幡(やわた)市の川田(かわた)翔子市長が20日、首長としては初めてとみられる産休に入る。11月上旬まで。5月に表明して以降、応援の声に混じり、疑問や反発も飛び交う。「選挙で選ばれたのに」「災害があったらどうする」「給料を減らさないの…
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Kyodo News

Steps to sustain Japan imperial family leave aides concerned, public split

Officials and staff who work in support of Japan's imperial family are facing unprecedented uncertainty as to how their duties in the royal system will be affected by the country's legal change aimed at making the world's oldest hereditary monarchy sustainable.
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Kyodo News

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki chooses MLB path, to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki announced Sunday that he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, turning down an offer from the SoftBank Hawks after being selected by both clubs in their respective drafts.
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17:18Mayor Mamdani’s Summons for Netanyahu

Japanese editors are highlighting New York Mayor Mamdani's intent to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly (Sankei, Yomiuri). This international friction surfaces alongside a series of domestic tragedies, including a fatal stabbing in Osaka (TBS) and a mother’s lethal isolation (Asahi). Meanwhile, the media continues to track China’s evolving economic and technological influence (Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press).
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17:18Mayor Mamdani’s Summons for Netanyahu

Japanese editors are highlighting New York Mayor Mamdani's intent to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly (Sankei, Yomiuri). This international friction surfaces alongside a series of domestic tragedies, including a fatal stabbing in Osaka (TBS) and a mother’s lethal isolation (Asahi). Meanwhile, the media continues to track China’s evolving economic and technological influence (Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press).
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ソフトバンクや中外製薬など約1100社は自社の役員選任を巡って、親会社など主要株主を除く一般株主の賛否を開示する方針だ。東京証券取引所の規則改正を受けた措置で、投資家は株主が広く議案に賛成したか分かるようになる。企業は一般株主の意向をないがしろにしにくくなる。 東証はこのほど、大株主がいる企業の取締役選任議案について一般株主の賛否を開示するよう義務付けた。2027年以降の株主総会から適用する。親…
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19:18Kyiv's Largest Missile Barrage

Japanese media focus on a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, described as the largest ever on the capital, with over 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones. This is seen as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses. The attack dominates coverage across Sankei, Yomiuri, and other outlets.
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19:18Kyiv's Largest Missile Barrage

Japanese media focus on a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, described as the largest ever on the capital, with over 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones. This is seen as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses. The attack dominates coverage across Sankei, Yomiuri, and other outlets.
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Kyodo News

JR East unveils design of new inspection train for shinkansen lines

East Japan Railway Co.
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サッカーワールドカップ(W杯)北中米大会は19日(日本時間20日午前4時)、米国ニューヨーク近郊でスペインとアルゼンチンによる決勝があり、大会史上初めてハーフタイムショーが実施される。世界的スターの登場がW杯に華やかさを加える一方で、新たな…
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22:06Takaichi's Support Sinks Below 40%

Japanese media focus on declining approval ratings for PM Takaichi's cabinet, with Mainichi and Asahi polls showing support dropping below 40% and 53% respectively, and disapproval exceeding support for the first time. The Imperial Household Law amendment is seen as a factor, with 60% of Asahi respondents saying it lacks public understanding.
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22:06Takaichi's Support Sinks Below 40%

Japanese media focus on declining approval ratings for PM Takaichi's cabinet, with Mainichi and Asahi polls showing support dropping below 40% and 53% respectively, and disapproval exceeding support for the first time. The Imperial Household Law amendment is seen as a factor, with 60% of Asahi respondents saying it lacks public understanding.
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朝日新聞社は7月18、19の両日、全国世論調査(電話)を実施した。皇族数の確保に向けた改正皇室典範が成立したことを受け、この法改正が国民の理解を得られていると思うか聞いた。「得られている」は24%で、「得られていない」の60%が上回った。 …
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