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Gunshots Near White House Leave Suspect Dead
President Donald Trump is reportedly safe.
A CBS correspondent was on camera when shots rang out.
00:00:30 話者 2/A CBS correspondent
But his grip on Republican support on Capitol Hill is weakening.
00:00:40 (Maria Sato)
He says he heard dozens of gunshots and was told to evacuate.
The Secret Service says the man fired shots near a security checkpoint outside the White House and there was an exchange of gunfire with officers.
Authorities say the man was shot and later confirmed dead.
A civilian was injured, but the case of the injury is not known.
US media quote authorities as saying the gunman was 21 years old, possibly had mental issues and reportedly had past trouble with the Secret Service.
President Trump was in the White House at the time, but is reportedly safe.
Pakistan and Iran Report Progress in US–Iran Talks
Pakistan, a mediator between the United States and Iran, has announced a significant progress has been made toward a US-Iran agreement to end the fighting.
Iran also reported progress but noted disputed issues still remain.
The Pakistani military has issued a statement on Saturday saying the intensive negotiations over the last 24 hours have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding.
The report said Pakistani army chief Asim Munir held talks with Iranian high officials and discussed supporting stability in the region.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghi said in an interview with the Iranian state TV that the negotiators are currently trying to finalize a memorandum of understanding.
But at the same time, he said, disputed issues still remain and the process has been towards reducing the points of disagreement.
Trump Says US Is Close to Agreement With Iran
Meanwhile, President Trump wrote on social media that the negotiations are approaching the final phase.
Trump calls the agreement largely negotiated and says it's now subject to finalization between the US, Iran and other countries.
Trump said in an interview with a US media outlet that the final agreement will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
He also said that he will only sign a deal that gives him everything he wants.
But Trump also told a US news website, Axios, there is a 50/50 chance he will make a good deal with Iran or blow them to kingdom come.
Axios quotes Trump as saying that he will likely decide by Sunday whether to resume attacks against Iran.
The site reports that Trump said he will meet his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, later on Saturday to discuss Iran's latest response.
Vice President JD Vance is also expected to join.
Zelenskyy Vows More Long‑Range Strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country has attacked one of Russia's important military industrial enterprises located 1,700 kilometers away from their border.
He has pledged to increase long-range attacks into Russian territory.
Zelensky said on social media on Saturday that the Security Service struck a chemical maker in the central western part of Russia and halted its production process.
He added that the company supplies products for dozens of other Russian military production facilities, including aircraft and drones.
The Security Service also said it staged drone attacks in the Russian-controlled region of Luhansk.
Targets included Russia's drone base and building belonging to authorities, resulting in 80 Russian casualties.
In Luhansk on Friday, drone strikes hit a student dormitory and an education facility.
A Russian news agency and other media outlets quoted a senior Russian official as saying 18 people were killed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the defense ministry to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine.
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Tao Okamoto Shares Cannes Best Actress Award
A Japanese woman has won the Cannes Film Festival's Best Actress Award for the first time.
Okamoto Tao shared the prize with Virginie Efria for their roles in the Japanese film, All of a Sudden. The 79th edition of the festival closed Saturday in southern France.
00:05:25 話者 3
Virginie Iphron and Tao Okamoto.
00:05:31 (Maria Sato)
Okamoto and Efria embraced when their names were announced.
The film's director, Hamaguchi Ryosuke, applauded the pair.
00:05:40 話者 4/Tao Okamoto
The simple reason why MediaCore Japanese actress, someone like me, standing here today is purely because our amazing director Hamaguchi-san and his incredible writing and guidance as a director.
00:06:00 (Maria Sato)
The film is set in Paris and centers on two women with similar-sounding names.
Mari, the director of an elderly care facility, encounters Mari, a Japanese theater director.
They, too, gradually form a bond.
Three films by Japanese directors were in competition for the pome d'or at the festival's edition.
The others were Kore-eda Hirokazu's Sheep in the Box and Fukuda Koji's Nagi Notes.
Princess Aiko Attends Laos Festival in Tokyo
Japan's Princess Aiko has learned more about a country she visited last year, Laos.
She joined the opening ceremony of the Laos Festival in Tokyo on Saturday.
The daughter of Emperor Narushito and Empress Masako made her first official visit to the country last fall.
The country's ambassador to Japan said the visit raised awareness of Laos among Japanese people and helped strengthen friendly relations.
The princess made the traditional gesture of greeting as she left the stage.
The festival showcasing the culture and products of Laos runs through Sunday.
SURVIVING A BEAR ATTACK Tourist areas
00:07:24 話者 5
Bear sightings in tourist spots have become a major concern since last fall.
This bear was spotted near a popular tourist mountain.
These cases have prompted authorities to take precautionary measures, warning visitors in several languages. What can we do to protect ourselves?
00:07:48 話者 6
Take bear spray or bells and travel in groups.
If you inadvertently encounter a bear, do not turn your back and run away.
That could make the bear aggressive. Slowly step backwards while facing the bear.
If an attack is imminent, lie face down on the ground and cover your head. Stay safe.
00:08:18 (Maria Sato)
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