Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
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‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
Australia news live: October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters
Anti-immigration demonstrations and anti-fascist counter-protests moved through Melbourne’s CBD this afternoon. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked about the hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza approved for visas in Australia and whether the ceasefire changes anything, Tony Burke said he’s not sure all of those approved for visas are still alive.He says some will choose to stay in Australia, and others may end up with other options they might take up.And there will be some people who we don’t hear from again. And there’s some on that case list that we haven’t heard from for a very long time. A significant number of them are part of split family groups, where some of the family is, in fact, here in Australia and they’re wanting to join.You need to remember, our humanitarian program that we run around the world isn’t limited to places where there’s an active war. There is decency that Australia shows to people from around the world … there are Israelis who have been approved for humanitarian visas as well. I’ve got no intention of cancelling those either. We’re a decent country. We are talking about people where all the checks have been made. And some of them won’t choose to come here, some of them won’t be alive any more …Probably the most significant change in response these days is the majority of people now get sent straight back to their country of origin. So, you used to really only see people going back to Indonesia or off to Nauru for processing. But the majority of cases now are going straight back to country of origin.We had one very recently where, within 72 hours, we had everybody back to their country of origin. There was one in May, for example, where it was a mixed boatload of people from different countries and we had to, you know, from three different sorts of citizenships that people had come from. It was more complex but we still made sure we returned people directly straight back to the countries of origin. Continue reading...
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha
South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.
California governor says Trump ‘putting ego over responsibility’ as military show shuts highway
Gavin Newsom says safety concerns forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 55 on SaturdayThe California governor, Gavin Newsom, has accused Donald Trump of “putting his ego over responsibility” over a military showcase that involved firing live artillery shells over a major highway in the state’s south.Newsom said safety concerns over the event forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 5 near the US Marine Camp Pendleton base on Saturday. Continue reading...
The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.
Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire
The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.
US says Hamas is planning 'imminent' attack on Gaza civilians
The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.
David Littleproud urges Barnaby Joyce to stay in the Nationals amid speculation of a jump to One Nation
Nationals leader says maverick MP still ‘has a contribution to make between now and when he retires’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has urged Barnaby Joyce stay in the party after the maverick MP announced his intention to quit and consider “all options” – prompting speculation of a possible defection to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.The former deputy prime minister announced on Saturday he would not stand for his New South Wales seat of New England at the next election. He cited an irreparably broken relationship with the Nationals’ leadership, but would see out the rest of the parliamentary term. Continue reading...