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Saudi Arabia says Houthi forces in Yemen carried out a third attack in a week on Riyadh International Airport, killing at least 12 people and wounding 300 — the kingdom's deadliest strike in over a decade. The United States, the United Nations, Egypt, Qatar, Palestine and Japan have condemned the attack, with President Trump saying Washington may join the fight against the Houthis.
Dominic Solanke's stoppage-time header rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford, after Bryan Mbeumo had put Manchester United ahead in the 73rd minute. United failed to make the most of their man advantage following Rodrigo Bentancur's red card for headbutting Luke Shaw, leaving Michael Carrick's side 12th with six points.
The director of the U.S.-based analysis site 38 North says North Korean denuclearization has become an "increasingly unrealistic" goal. He argues that Washington and its allies should shift their diplomatic focus toward arms-limitation talks and crisis communications instead of continuing to pursue denuclearization.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to grow its defense sales to ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) or more by the mid-2030s. The target comes as Japan ramps up defense spending in response to emerging security challenges, part of a broader push by Japanese industrial firms to expand their defense output and revenue.
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England and being attacked by a tiger, police said. Officers and paramedics were called to the park near Doncaster on Saturday afternoon; the man died at the scene. Police said the tiger was unharmed, remained in its enclosure and there was no wider risk to the public. The park was evacuated and closed through Sunday.
A Japanese artisan is adapting mass-produced rubber shoes into custom footwear for people with foot problems, including those who have trouble flexing their ankles or use orthoses. The technique modifies existing shoes instead of building new ones, according to Kyodo News.
Major Japanese transport and leisure firms are launching new cruise ships with shorter routes and lower fares to draw younger travelers, moving beyond the industry's traditional focus on wealthy older passengers. The shift reflects a broader industry push to find new customer groups as demographics change.
