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European stock indexes ended lower after oil prices rose amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Trump signaled a possible increase in tariffs on EU automobiles. Frankfurt’s DAX fell 1.24%, while Paris’s CAC 40 fell 1.71%.
The European Union (EU), citing concerns about threats to power grids, has banned public funding for clean technology projects that use Chinese-made solar power inverters. The measure affects companies such as ファーウェイ and Sungrow and has applied to new projects since early April.
Companies mentioned：ファーウェイ、陽光電源
A car drove into a crowd in central Leipzig, Germany, killing 2 people and seriously injuring 2 others. Witnesses said a damaged SUV sped away through a pedestrian zone, and a stabbing incident was also reported at the same time.
Companies mentioned：中德廣播公司（MDR）、路透社、萊比錫廣播電台、フォルクスワーゲン
US Secretary of State Rubio will visit Rome this week to discuss Middle East issues with senior 教廷 officials and meet Italian officials. The visit comes after Pope Leo XIV criticized the war in Iran and Trump’s immigration policy, drawing a backlash from Trump.
Companies mentioned：美國國務院、教廷、中央社、法新社
The South Korean cargo ship HMM Namu exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, but no casualties have been reported. The incident occurred amid a blockade of the shipping route following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and the cause of the explosion and fire is under investigation.
Companies mentioned：HMM、MarineTraffic、中央社、法新社
The 2026 Polish secondary school leaving examination (Matura, a university entrance qualification exam) began on May 4, with about 450,000 candidates taking part, making it the largest on record. The Polish-language exam on the first day included essay topics on “work” and “other people’s opinions,” and many candidates said it was “easier than expected.”
Companies mentioned：波蘭中央考試委員會 (CKE)、Gazeta.pl、Interia
KOMODO has begun selling Valve’s “Steam Controller” at KOMODO STATION in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The versatile controller can be used with PCs, Steam Deck and other devices, providing precise control and an immersive experience.
Companies mentioned：Valve
Coin laundry specialist ファミリーレンタリース has developed the water-circulating laundry system “Ocean Loop System (OLS),” which can operate during disasters, and has filed a patent application. Drawing on experience from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the company is proposing it as “laundry hygiene infrastructure” for local governments and public facilities.
An international research group led by 岡山大学 has uncovered at the atomic level how tissue-invasive bacteria efficiently break down collagen. The discovery could lead to improved designs for enzyme preparations essential to regenerative medicine involving transplants, with potential applications in a wide range of treatments.
Companies mentioned：岡山大学、大阪大学、愛媛県立医療技術大学、早稲田大学、米国アーカンソー大学、北海道大学、大阪公立大学