Mayor Burkhard Jung said a suspect was detained and the motive was unclear.

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

A proposal to eliminate Japan’s consumption tax on food for two years, long promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is facing complications, with a reduced 1% tax option now gaining traction within the government due to technical constraints that could delay full implementation. (News On Japan)

The issue surrounding rules related to pregnancy and childbirth in professional shogi has drawn renewed attention, with leading female player Kana Fukuma expressing lingering concerns over newly proposed revisions despite acknowledging some progress. (News On Japan)

Sales of the "Dream Jumbo Lottery," offering a combined top prize of 500 million yen including adjacent number bonuses, began nationwide on May 1st. (News On Japan)

The number of children in Japan continued its long-term decline, with those aged 15 and under falling by 350,000 from a year earlier to a record low of 13.29 million as of May 4th, just ahead of Children’s Day, according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. (News On Japan)

A children’s book sales event held in a park in Tokyo’s Ueno area on May 4th drew 18,300 visitors including families, highlighting the resilience of the children’s book segment even as overall print publishing continues to decline. (News On Japan)

A tanker carrying Russian crude oil arrived off the coast of Imabari in Ehime Prefecture on the morning of May 4th, marking the first such import since the United States launched an attack on Iran and reflecting a government-led effort to diversify energy procurement sources. (News On Japan)

Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

A purification ritual known as the "Misogi no Gi" was held ahead of the Aoi Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals, as the Saio-dai and other participants underwent a traditional cleansing ceremony at Shimogamo Shrine. (News On Japan)

As Japan’s Cabinet ministers fan out across the globe during the Golden Week holiday period, Prime Minister Takaichi’s visits to Vietnam and Australia have drawn attention for their carefully calculated strategic significance, revealing a diplomatic push centered on securing resources, strengthening supply chains, and expanding human capital ties. (News On Japan)

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

A Brazilian man armed with scissors barricaded himself inside an apartment in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, on May 4th before being subdued by police after a tense standoff lasting around two and a half hours. (News On Japan)

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.