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Shigeru Ishiba will be Japan’s next prime minister. What should we expect?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishia as head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP’s majority in parliament, the party leader will become prime minister by default.

The Conversation

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba to become next PM

Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party

The Guardian - UK

Shigeru Ishiba Wins Japan's Prime Minister Race

Shigeru Ishiba's victory in LDP leadership contest signals potential shift in policy direction, focusing on economic stability and regional diplomacy.

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Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning governing party vote

Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.

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A crucial party election Friday will determine Japan's new prime minister

A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation’s new prime minister

The Independent UK

Japan's Next Prime Minister To Be Elected Friday

Japan's ruling party to elect new leader facing economic, security challenges, and regional tensions. Top contenders include Takaichi, Koizumi, and Ishiba.

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Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?

Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader in a race analysts say is more unpredictable than usual.

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Japanese Court Acquits Former Boxer In 1966 Quadruple Murder

88-year-old Iwao Hakamada acquitted in quadruple murder case after 48 years on death row, sparking debate on abolishing death penalty in Japan.

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BTS's Jin to make history as FIRST Korean star to land covers on Japanese magazines

The fashion world was abuzz with excitement as it was announced on September 26, that BTS star Jin turn cover-boy for the December editions of two of Japan's leading fashion magazines. This news not only highlights Jin’s immense popularity but also marks a historic moment as it will mark the…

The Times of India

The most Japanese laptop is coming to the US, but only for government, healthcare, and secret stuff

Panasonic Connect is bringing its Let’s note FV4 enterprise laptop to the US for the first time with a user-replaceable battery and clearance for government use.

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Japanese Prime Minister Election: Key Vote For New Leader

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to elect a new prime minister from a diverse pool of candidates, including two women, amidst changing politica...

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Japanese Court Acquits Former Boxer In Quadruple Murder Case

Acquittal of Iwao Hakamada in quadruple murder retrial exposes fabricated evidence, sparking debate on death penalty in Japan.

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Japan court acquits former boxer of murder after decades on death row

Judge acknowledges Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted for murders at miso factory in 1966.

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Japanese man who spent 46 years on death row cleared of murders

Iwao Hakamada found not guilty of 1966 murder of his boss and his family after a retrial was ordered a decade ago

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Japanese court acquits a former boxer in a 1966 murder retrial after decades on death row

A Japanese court has ruled that an 88-year-old former boxer was not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder case, reversing an earlier wrongful conviction after decades on death row

Al Jazeera

Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time

The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometre waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand.

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Japanese Schoolboy Killing Sparks Nationalistic Tensions In China

Tragic killing of a Japanese schoolboy in China raises concerns over rising nationalism and anti-Japan sentiment, prompting reflection on historical tensio...

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Japan's Self Defense Force Patrols Taiwan Strait With Allies

Japan's Self Defense Force patrols Taiwan Strait with SDF destroyer Sazanami, joined by Australia and New Zealand naval ships to send a message to China.

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The Independent UK

Nine ruling party candidates in Japan vie to replace outgoing prime minister

Japan finds out its next leader on Friday when the ruling party of outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida picks his replacement in a key vote that could affect the country’s political stability in coming months

The Independent UK

What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan's next leader

Japan's governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Al Jazeera

The secret of ‘Blue Zones’ where people reach 100? Fake data, says academic

University College London researcher is on a mission to debunk shoddy research into the world’s oldest people.

Space

Japan launches spy satellite on penultimate mission of H-2A rocket

Japan launched the IGS-Radar 8 spy satellite early Thursday morning (Sept. 26), on the second-to-last mission of the nation's venerable H-2A rocket.

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World's Longest-Serving Death Row Convict Awaits Verdict

Verdict awaited in retrial of Iwao Hakamata, highlighting flaws in Japan's criminal justice system and concerns over reliance on confessions and death penalty.

Windows Central

“This could be just the first pounding of Nintendo’s giant global IP protection hammer” — industry experts weigh in on why we should be concerned over Palworld lawsuit

We take a closer look at Nintendo's upcoming battle with Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, and the implications of Nintendo's patent infringement claims on the wider gaming industry.

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F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?

The 2024 F1 season has seen the calendar become more regionalised, as part of an attempt from the championship to increase its sustainability. It has resulted in the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix being placed in a back-to-back, while the Japanese GP was moved from its usual Autumn slot…

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