Top stories in Japan on August 8, 2026

1. Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68 (49 outlets, 18 countries)
2. Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote (67 outlets, 13 countries)
3. Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open waterway (12 outlets, 8 countries)