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Japan elects Sanae Takaichi as new premier
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Sanae Takaichi has officially become the country's new prime minister after finding a new coalition partner for the minority government, following the collapse of the LDP's 26-year alliance with political party Komeito. Japan's parliament elected former economic security minister Takaichi as the country's 104th prime minister on 21 October, making her the first woman to lead Japan's cabinet. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, who officially resigned on 21 October, having served as premier since 1 October 2024. Takaichi's victory comes after she agreed to form a ... (full story)