Japan has entered a historic new phase. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, putting her on course to become the nation’s first female prime minister.
Known for her conservative politics and bold economic vision, Takaichi’s rise follows weeks of uncertainty after Fumio Kishida’s resignation.
In this NewsHour special, Guy Shone reports on how she secured the top job, what her victory means for Japan’s domestic agenda, and how markets have responded to the promise of continued stimulus. The programme includes expert analysis from Tokyo on how her leadership could affect relations with China, the United States, and regional partners — as well as Japan’s future role on the world stage.
Is this the start of a new era for Japan, or a continuation of long-standing political traditions? Our correspondents and analysts explore the stakes for Asia’s second-largest economy as a new leader takes charge in Tokyo.
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Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was imprisoned multiple times while fighting one-party autocracy and ran five times unsuccessfully for president, died aged 80 on Wednesday in India.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
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