02:48⇢Thirty Seconds of Terror at McDonald's
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the McDonald's stabbing in Kitakyushu, with new details revealing the attack lasted merely 30 seconds, as the perpetrator bypassed other customers to target the students specifically (Kyodo, Mainichi, TBS). In political developments, significant coverage is given to South Korea's opposition gaining momentum following Yoon's impeachment (Japan Times). Nitori announces aggressive expansion in China despite economic slowdown, reaching 105 stores in their 10th year of operations (Hokkaido).