Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a “new start”. The 67-year-old LDP veteran is…
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Xi tackles slow growth as economy ‘hits the brakes’
China’s economy stumbled in the second quarter, official data shows, just as the country’s top leaders gathered for a key meeting to address its sluggish growth. It grew 4.7% in…
Biden is seeing a different world than other Democrats
At his rallies, he is embraced by enthusiastic crowds. Outside, others in the party want him to step aside. HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Biden looked out and saw people wearing…
Zelensky expects ‘important decisions’ on Ukraine at G7 summit
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he expects “important decisions” at the G7 summit of leaders from seven of the world’s richest nations to help his country fight invading Russian forces.…
Macron snap election leaves rivals stunned after EU vote
France’s political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally. Finance…
What next for Iran after President Raisi is death?
Ebrahim Raisi stood close to the pinnacle of power in the Islamic Republic and was widely tipped to rise to its very top. A dramatic turn dealt him a different…
Rishi Sunak to warn next few years ‘most dangerous’ for UK in major speech
Rishi Sunak will say the UK “stands at a crossroads” ahead of “some of the most dangerous years”, in a pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. In a speech, the…