05:48 (20:48)â¢Ruling Coalition's Majority Hangs in the Balance
âšThe newspapers report on the upcoming House of Representatives election, with several sources (Mainichi, Nikkei, Yomiuri, Yahoo News Japan) indicating the ruling coalition might struggle to maintain a majority. Prime Minister Ishiba denies allegations of covert LDP support for scandal-hit members (Kyodo). A Tokyo serial poisoning case continues to develop, with suspects now facing a third murder charge (Asahi, NHK, Sankei, TBS).