Five-Year-Old Boy Missing from Hot Spring Facility in Japan
A five-year-old boy went missing from a hot spring facility in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, and police are searching, suspecting he may have been swept away by a nearby river.
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A five-year-old boy went missing from a hot spring facility in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, and police are searching, suspecting he may have been swept away by a nearby river.
A recent promotion has placed Kirishima at sumo's second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki, raising questions about the expectations for this trio of ōzeki.
A governor has stated that Ukraine attempted to attack Russia's Kirishi oil refinery.

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

In Tokyo, Ambassador Vattani paid tribute to sumo champion Kirishima, winner of the March Osaka tournament, during an award ceremony at the Otowayama sumo stable.
Reuters reported that Ukraine's military struck the Kirishi (Kinef) oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Region, forcing its shutdown, citing sources.
NASA satellite imagery indicates that Russia's Kirishi oil refinery is on fire.
Sekiwake Kirishima, who recently won his third championship, is expected to be officially reinstated to the Ozeki rank today after approximately two years.

The Kirishi Oil Refinery in Russia's Leningrad Region has halted operations following a drone strike, with industry sources reporting damage to several crude distillation and secondary units.
The United Kingdom has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine, as well as those contributing to Russia's drone production capabilities. These measures aim to disrupt Russia's war efforts.

Russia's Kirishi oil refinery, which was struck by drones on March 26, may only resume operations at three of its four main units within a month, according to Reuters.

Japanese director and former Red Army militant Masao Adachi discusses his new film 'Escape,' which is about anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, and reflects on political cinema and progressive politics in Japan.