Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM – Politico

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  1. Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM  Politico
  2. Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister  The New York Times
  3. Japan gears up for ‘Takaichi trade’ as first female leader prepares for power  Financial Times
  4. Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?  BBC
  5. Takaichi Win to Support Japanese Stocks, Weigh on Yen, Bonds  Bloomberg.com
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White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland

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Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota

A senior White House official accidentally leaked details of plans to send an elite army unit to Portland, in the latest intelligence leak by the Trump administration.

Anthony Salisbury, a top deputy to Stephen Miller, the influential White House policy adviser, was observed using Signal in a public place to discuss a plan to deploy the army’s 82nd airborne division to Portland, the Democratic-run Oregon city which Donald Trump has repeatedly castigated as being “war-ravaged”.

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‘Get serious’ — Russia is already at war with Europe, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says – The Kyiv Independent

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  1. 'Get serious' — Russia is already at war with Europe, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says  The Kyiv Independent
  2. Putin’s dream of demilitarizing Ukraine has turned into his worst nightmare  Atlantic Council
  3. Europe needs to ‘get serious’ about threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine minister says  The Guardian
  4. Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy, Merz attend Denmark summit  DW
  5. Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war  South China Morning Post
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London’s royal parks closed due to strong winds; Scotland hit by power cuts and travel disruption – Storm Amy as it happened

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The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts where “flooding is expected” for Keswick Campsite in the Lake District and locations near the River Ure, particularly around Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site in North Yorkshire.

“Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water,” it advises.

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British teenager dies in car crash months after being freed from Dubai jail for sex with girl, 17

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Marcus Fakana, 19, died in hospital after police pursued a vehicle in Tottenham, London, which was then involved in a collision

A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl while they were on holiday has died in a car crash three months after he was released, a campaign group has said.

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in hospital in the early hours of Friday after police pursued a vehicle in Tottenham, north London.

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Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan – Axios

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  1. Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan  Axios
  2. Israel and Hamas Say They’ll Work With Trump’s Gaza Plan, but Gaps Remain  The New York Times
  3. Trump claimed victory after Hamas’ response to ceasefire plan, boxing in Netanyahu  CNN
  4. Trump moves closer to Middle East peace — and maybe the Nobel Prize  NBC News
  5. Hamas Agrees to Trump Plan, Shutdown Day 4, Medicaid Cuts  NPR
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For the New Archbishop of Canterbury, Nursing Roots Could Bring a Pastoral Sensibility – The New York Times

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  1. For the New Archbishop of Canterbury, Nursing Roots Could Bring a Pastoral Sensibility  The New York Times
  2. Sarah Mullally: Choice of new Archbishop of Canterbury met "with sorrow" by conservative group Gafcon  BBC
  3. Cardinal Koch congratulates Archbishop-designate of Canterbury Sarah Mullally  Vatican News
  4. The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion shares a message of welcome to the next Archbishop of Canterbury  Anglican Communion News Service
  5. Woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic first for the Church of England  CNN
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Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul – Reuters

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  1. Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul  Reuters
  2. Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists to Turkey amid large protests  CBS News
  3. Live Updates: Trump believes ceasefire deal in final stages  The Jerusalem Post
  4. Turkey to send plane to Israel to evacuate Gaza 140 flotilla activists  Ynetnews
  5. 137 Gaza flotilla activists deported to Turkey; Israel says several countries showing 'reluctance to accept flights'  The Times of Israel
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Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump’s call to stop the fighting – Axios

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  1. Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump's call to stop the fighting  Axios
  2. Israel-Gaza live updates: Protests supporting Gaza take place in Europe  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  3. Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan  Al Jazeera
  4. Israel Eases Gaza Strikes as Trump Hails Hamas Hostage Offer  Bloomberg.com
  5. Gazans report Israeli shelling around Gaza City  The Times of Israel
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