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Japan’s ruling party picks next PM Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected veteran politician Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, positioning him to become the next prime minister. The leadership race was triggered after current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced last month that he would not seek re-election. With the LDP holding a parliamentary majority, the party’s new leader automatically becomes prime minister. Ishiba’s victory comes during a challenging period for the LDP, which has been shaken by scandals and internal divisions that have weakened its once-dominant factions. Ishiba, 67, emerged as the frontrunner in public opinion polls.…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned in federal court on Friday, facing five criminal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment, unveiled on Thursday, accuses Adams of accepting over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to influence him. Adams, 64, a former police officer who was elected nearly three years ago on a tough-on-crime platform, has denied all allegations and pushed back against growing calls for…

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At least 46 people in India drown during Hindu festival At least 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, drowned during the celebration of a Hindu religious festival in eastern India, according to local officials. The victims lost their lives while taking part in ritual bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent floods, with fatalities reported across 15 districts in the past 24 hours. The tragic incident occurred during the three-day Jivitputrika festival, which celebrates the well-being of children and is marked by mothers fasting in their honour. Despite warnings about dangerous water levels, many festival-goers in Bihar…

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