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Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

10 Sept 13:07 Key points summarised by AI

Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female Prime Minister, an ultraconservative leader whose party formed a new coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party.
Her ascension ends a political vacuum, replacing Shigeru Ishiba, but her government faces instability due to lacking a clear parliamentary majority.
Takaichi's administration prioritizes tackling rising prices and economic measures, while she is expected to pursue hawkish policies including a stronger military and constitutional revision, aligning with her mentor Shinzo Abe's agenda.
Despite being the first female PM, Takaichi opposes gender equality measures, and her government's stability and legislative success remain uncertain.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.