2 h. ago Who is Japan’s first female prime minister? Sanae Takaichi in her own words

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

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17 h. ago Olympic hero Laura Kenny's statement after public pictures spark accusations

Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Dame Laura Kenny has hit back after online messages which claimed that the Team GB icon was attention-seeking after posting pictures online of her breastfeeding

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19 h. ago White House responds to claims that Diddy will be pardoned this week days after George Santos was released

Trump’s public statements about pardoning Sean Combs have wavered, though he has not given a definitive answer

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26 h. ago Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s public statements over the years

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

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26 h. ago Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ takes over as first woman prime minister

Ultraconservative nationalist succeeds Shigeru Ishiba after ruling party find a coalition partner

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28 h. ago Japan stocks hit record as Sanae Takaichi becomes prime minister

‘Takaichi trade’ reflects optimism that ruling coalition will increase defence spending and cut some taxes

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39 h. ago Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution

Ex-FBI director claims he is victim of selective prosecution and charges were filed by unlawfully appointed attorneyFormer FBI director James Comey formally asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing he was the victim of a selective prosecution and that the US attorney who filed the charges was unlawfully appointed.“The record as it currently exists shows a clear causal link between President Trump’s animus and the prosecution of Mr Comey,” Comey’s lawyers wrote in their request to dismiss the case, calling a 20 September Truth Social post in which he disparaged Comey and called for his prosecution “smoking gun evidence”. “President Trump’s repeated public statements and action leave no doubt as to the government’s genuine animus toward Mr Comey.” Comey’s lawyers attached an exhibit to their filing on Monday, which contains dozens of public statements from Trump criticizing Comey. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago England respond to Owen Farrell's public statement and Wales star eases crisis

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48 h. ago Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal

Officials confirm reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon IshinSanae Takaichi is on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister this week after her party agreed to form a new coalition with a minor party.Officials confirmed on Monday that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party (LDP) had joined forces with the rightwing Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation party), which shares her hawkish stance on China and support for restrictions on immigration. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Japan set for first woman prime minister after ruling party finds coalition partner

Sanae Takaichi of LDP and Hirofumi Yoshimura of Ishin set to sign agreement sealing alliance on Monday

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2 w. ago Asian markets mostly higher in quiet holiday trading after AI deals push Wall St to more records

Asian shares are mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to new records on hope for more government spending and lower taxes under Japan’s first woman prime minister

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2 w. ago Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ poised to be first woman prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is to succeed prime minister Shigeru Ishiba as she wins in run-off against Shinjiro Koizumi

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2 w. ago Japan poised to get first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins ruling party leadership

Margaret Thatcher admirer beat her more moderate rival to become leader of Liberal Democratic partyJapan is poised to get its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi was elected as leader of the governing Liberal Democratic party (LDP) – a victory that should lead to her being installed as the country’s new leader in the middle of the month.Takaichi, a rightwing politician who has voiced admiration for Margaret Thatcher in her quest to build a “strong and prosperous” Japan on the international stage, beat her moderate rival, Shinjiro Koizumi, in a runoff election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Saturday. Continue reading...

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Omaha police issued a statement on the incident, which occurred after a public celebration of Crawford’s historic win against Canelo Alvarez

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Peter Andre has been left "mortified" after a recent outing with his son Theo, and has shared the embarrassing experience in his weekly column

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3 w. ago Princess Eugenie puts on a brave face as she releases her first statement since Sarah Ferguson's leaked email to Jeffrey Epstein

Princess Eugenie took to Instagram on Friday to share her first public statement since an email from her mother Sarah Ferguson to Jeffrey Epstein was made public.

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3 w. ago Natalie Dormer 'donates her salary for Sarah Ferguson role in ITV drama to sexual abuse charity' after Duchess's 'inexcusable' apology email to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

The Duchess of York has hit the headlines after it was revealed she wrote to Jeffrey Epstein to apologise for disavowing him in a public statement following his convictions.

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3 w. ago Natalie Dormer 'donates her salary for Sarah Ferguson role in ITV drama to sexual abuse charity' after Duchess' 'inexcusable' apology email to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

The Duchess of York has hit the headlines after it was revealed she wrote to Jefferey Epstein to apologise for disavowing him in a public statement following his convictions.

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3 w. ago Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

A New York judge warns Justice Department officials they could face sanctions for public comments about Luigi Mangione's prosecution

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4 w. ago Donald Trump paracetamol claims have 'no foundation', warns John Swinney

The First Minister said his Government always followed "careful, considered scientific and clinical evidence" when it comes to making statements on public health.

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