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U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wave to supporters during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Kamala Harris bypasses bigger names for Tim Walz's broad appeal
By Josh Wingrove
Walz’s task is clear: Bring back Democratic blocs who drifted from Biden, while sharpening the party’s message on the economy.

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Harris and Walz campaign together for first time as White House ticket
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wave to supporters during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara speaks on July 30 during a parliamentary inquiry into a series of scandals involving the ministry and the Self-Defense Forces.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
The wider international and domestic implications of the SDF scandals
By Gabriele Ninivaggi
The problems have put the spotlight on Japan’s ability to convince its partners that it’s ready to shoulder a larger security role.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a news conference in the city of Hiroshima on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Kishida quiet on running in LDP leadership race
The prime minister said that "The coming (LDP) presidential election is very important," and that "An open leadership race is desirable."
The Tsuruga Coast Guard Office in Fukui Prefecture issued warnings about possible attacks by wild dolphins as early as 2022.
JAPAN / Society
Fukui coast guard warns swimmers of danger posed by wild dolphins
By Francis Tang
In one case, a 10-year-old who had gone for a swim at a beach in the city of Tsuruga was bitten by a dolphin, suffering a serious injury to their hand.