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Approval Rating for Takaichi Cabinet Hits Record Low Amid Backlash Over Imperial House Law Revision According to public opinion polls conducted by the Asahi Shimbun and the Mainichi Shimbun today , the approval rating for the Takaichi cabinet has reached its lowest point since the administration took office in both surveys. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:45 AM

The 14-Year-Old Who Shook Paris: A 'Juvenile Offender' or Symptom of Deeper Issues? 1. The 14-Year-Old Who Turned the Canal Saint-Martin Upside Down The boy you see in the footage is Hamza. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:31 AM

"From 40nm to 2nm in One Leap? Is It Possible?"… Japan's Gamble to Catch Up with Samsung and TSMC This is Tokyo. Today, I would like to talk about Japan's semiconductor industry. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:28 AM

Big Tech Earnings Kick Off This Week: A Test for AI Investment Returns stock markets to all-time highs cools rapidly, Bloomberg reports that the earnings announcements from major U.S. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:22 AM

"Nobody Wants Me": The Reality of 1.5 Million Won Monthly Salaries for Chinese Youth As evening approaches, delivery workers begin to gather one by one. Those in yellow represent Meituan, while those in orange represent JD.com. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:18 AM

International Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict; Brent Crude Tops $90 Again International oil prices continue to surge as the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies as of July 19, local time. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:16 AM

U.S. Service Member Killed in Iraq During Disposal of Iranian Drone Munition service members in Kuwait last March The U.S. Central Command announced via social media on July 19 that one U.S. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:15 AM

1,996 Rings to Be Released for Fans... Jaw-Dropping Price for a "Piece of World Cup History" For the first time in World Cup history, championship rings will be awarded to the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:06 AM

A 1,500 Trillion Won 'Mega Project'... What Is the Decisive Factor for Its Success? ⚡ SBS Premium Summary The South Korean government has selected semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers as its three core areas, launching a nationwide, all-out effort by making massive investments to build infrastructure. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:05 AM

Ukraine: Russian Missile Attack on Turkish Cargo Ship Kills 6 According to foreign media outlets including AFP and DPA, the Ukrainian Navy announced on social media that the Guinea-Bissau-flagged Turkish cargo ship, the Golden Leo, was hit by a Russian cruise missile, causing a fire on board. SBS Jul 20, 2026 9:03 AM