Top stories in Japan on August 13, 2026

1. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end (30 outlets, 13 countries)
2. Josh Kushner, Bob Iger buy LA Lakers for $12.5 billion (3 outlets, 3 countries)
3. New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner (9 outlets, 8 countries)