Daily brief
A Japanese city has suspended 94 schools after a bear was sighted for the first time in the area, with the animal reportedly roaming the streets. The closures affect multiple educational institutions as authorities respond to the unusual urban wildlife incident.
Japan and Indonesia have begun talks on a potential transfer of an Asagiri-class destroyer.
Germany and France have halted joint development of a next-generation fighter jet.
A suspect sent images of a robbery target on social media before the crime, according to reports.
A commentary warns of the danger behind Japan’s intelligence centralization, citing a potential return of the 'Tokko' system.