1. The United States, Japan, France and other US allies have announced a joint statement calling for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanon-based Shia Muslim group Hezbollah. The statement says, “It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes in safety.” It adds, “Diplomacy, however, cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.” 2. The governor of Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture has opted to lose his seat after a non-confidence vote last week. Saito Motohiko says he will not dissolve the assembly and accepts that on Monday he will lose his job. But Saito said he also wants to run in the next gubernatorial election.
3. Four Japanese men have been caught at an Australian airport on suspicion of trying to smuggle a large amount of cigarettes into the country. NHK has learned that the four were pulled aside at Brisbane Airport earlier this month for trying to bring in more than 140,000 cigarettes without reporting them.
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