In October 2025, for the first time in its history, Japan elected a female prime minister. Takaichi Sanae won the race for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and was later elected by both chambers of the National Diet (Japan's parliament). She will lead a minority government, formed in a new coalition with the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai), after Kōmeitō ended its 26-year alliance with the LDP. Takaichi, known for her hardline stance, will face numerous challenges in her new role. She must focus on rebuilding public trust in politics, especially after her party's involvement in a slush-fund scandal, and navigate a fractured political landscape to pass crucial legislation. The government must address the Japanese public's main concerns, such as inflation and declining real wages. The task is complicated by modest growth (about 1 % of GDP) and high gross government debt (about 230 % of GDP), all against the backdrop of acute demographic crisis. Takaichi aims to implement an expansionary fiscal policy and limit the Bank of Japan's autonomy on monetary policy. Japan currently finds itself in a complex geopolitical environment, surrounded by authoritarian and nuclear-armed neighbours. The United States (US) – Japan alliance remains a cornerstone of Tokyo's foreign policy, but it has faced challenges under US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to visit Japan in late October 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In this paper, we propose a multistep algorithmic method that enables us to determine the seat allocation for the European Parliament on a permanent basis applicable across various scenarios, including different numbers of Member States and their population sizes. According to the Lisbon Treaty, the allocation of seats must take into account a number of constraints regarding the minimum and maximum number of seats allocated to each Member State, the maximum size of the European Parliament, and degressive proportionality. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In line with the Erasmus+ Regulation for 2021-2027, the European Commission conducted an evaluation covering Erasmus+ actions for the period 2014-2023. It comprises both an interim evaluation of the current 2021-2027 programme and a final evaluation of the 2014-2020 programme. Across both programme generations, the evaluation found that Erasmus+ delivered significant European added value, performing well against key evaluation criteria and effectively achieving its objectives. It yielded substantial benefits for individuals, organisations and the wider education, training, youth and sport sectors, providing opportunities for personal, educational and professional growth of learners and staff, for cross-border cooperation among organisations and for policy development. Erasmus+ funded learning mobility abroad for over 6.2 million participants in 2014-2020 and around 1.6 million in 2021-2023. The share of participants with fewer opportunities increased from around 10 % in 2014-2020 to around 15 % in 2023. Furthermore, Erasmus+ provided funding to over 136 000 distinct organisations in the 2014-2020 programme and more than 77 000 from 2021 to 2023. For most programme actions, demand for funding exceeded the available resources in both programming periods. The evaluation also highlighted areas for improvement to inform and support enhancements to the programme, such as reinforcing its inclusivity and accessibility, building greater synergies with other EU programmes, and widening international cooperation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

From 2026, volunteers from the People’s Association (PA) will go back to 'school' to serve their constituencies better.Partnering institutes of higher learning (IHLs) in Singapore, PA will tap into their expertise to “systemically” train some 1,000 grassroots volunteers, who come from all walks of life, including young working adults and new citizens.The new training programme was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a dinner for grassroots leaders and advisers at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Thursday (Oct 23).PA said in a media release that the training will start with half-day, in-person sessions co-developed with IHLs and “subject matter experts”.These include scenario-based learning and small group discussions “to provide opportunities for practical application of concepts”.“Advanced level training sessions will be introduced in subsequent phases to support development,” said PA.This year, PA marks 60 years of the Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC), a grassroots body with presence in every constituency in Singapore.

Des faux touristes irlandais arnaquent des Français afin de leur soutirer de l'argent. Leur processus ? Inciter de la compassion chez les victimes en leur demandant de les aider à rentrer en Irlande.

En France, cet animal protégé peut toutefois être abattu si certaines conditions sont remplies, elles sont dictées par le Plan National d'Action pour le loup et les activités d'élevage.

EURODREAMS. Pour son tirage de l'EuroDreams du jeudi 23 octobre 2025, la Française des Jeux (FDJ) vous propose de remporter la somme de 30 000 euros par mois, et ce, pendant 30 ans. Pour découvrir tous les résultats, rendez-vous sur cette page en début de soirée.

La tempête Benjamin circule de la Manche à la mer du Nord. Les fortes intempéries ont touché l'ensemble du pays et ont fait un mort et plusieurs blessés. Le vent faiblit partout, sauf en Corse toujours placée en vigilance orange.

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Waterkant Op de Indira Gandhiweg nabij de Bijlhoutweg is donderdagmiddag een 54-jarige vrouw in een rijdende auto onwel geworden en ter plaatse overleden. Het gaat om M.V., die volgens familieleden gisteren jarig was. De vrouw reed mee in een groene Toyota Spacio (foto) samen met familie toen ze plotseling onwel raakte. In paniek riepen de inzittenden om hulp; omstanders schakelden direct de politie en medische hulpdiensten in. Een […] Het bericht Vrouw raakt onwel en overlijdt in auto verscheen eerst op Waterkant.

Nerimą keliantis judėjimas Baltijos jūroje: jau keletą dienų tiesiai prie Liubeko įlankos stovi laivas, kurį stebi Vokietijos jūrų policija ir karinis jūrų laivynas. Pagal laikraščio „Kieler Nachrichten“ duomenis, laivas priklauso Rusijos kariniam jūrų laivynui. Jo ilgis siekia 112 metrų. Laivas ten atvyko sekmadienį – jį lydėjo Vokietijos federalinės policijos patrulinis laivas „Bambergas“ ir kateris.

Turkija derasi su kitomis šalimis dėl galimo dalyvavimo tarptautinėje taikos palaikymo misijoje Gazos Ruože, o prireikus jos kariuomenė būtų pasirengusi, ketvirtadienį naujienų agentūrai AFP pranešė šaltinis Gynybos ministerijoje. „Tęsiame ryšius su savo kolegomis dėl mūsų dalyvavimo Gazos Ruože planuojamoje įkurti operatyvinėje grupėje“, – sakė šaltinis.

Kremliaus vadovas Vladimiras Putinas, komentuodamas Donaldo Trumpo pareiškimą apie dvišalio susitikimo Budapešte atšaukimą, kalbėjo apie galimą jo „atidėjimą“, rašo „Evropeiskaja pravda“. Kremliaus propagandisto Pavelo Zarubino paprašytas pakomentuoti D. Trumpo pareiškimą dėl Budapešto viršūnių susitikimo atšaukimo, V. Putinas teigė, kad iniciatyva surengti šį susitikimą kilo iš amerikiečių pusės.

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TASS has compiled the president’s key statements

«There have been no subject matter, detailed talks,» Nikolay Tokarev said

CEO of the Russian oil pipeline operator Nikolay Tokarev added that transportation of petroleum products over the Transneft pipeline system can be about 38-40 mln metric tons in 2025

«The design capacity of our oil loading port of Kozmino is 30 mln tons,» Nikolay Tokarev said

Berlin stands to lose the most if Russian Central Bank funds are planned to be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine, Matthias Schepp said

Activistas angolanos disseram hoje que promovem no sábado, em Luanda, uma vigília “pela liberdade dos presos políticos” no país e lamentaram a “violação sistemática” dos direitos humanos em Angola, pedindo postura “republicana da polícia”. vigília “contra todas as formas de perseguição em Angola” e pela liberdade dos denominados “presos políticos” é uma iniciativa da União Nacional para a Total Revolução de Angola (UNTRA), organização da sociedade civil, e a mesma já foi comunicada às autoridades administrativas de Luanda. “Esta vigília tem como objectivo exigir ao Governo do Presidente João Lourenço… The post MAIS UMA VIGÍLIA… SE O MPLA DEIXAR appeared first on Jornal Folha 8.

Este domingo 26 de octubre a las 7:00 pm, con retransmisiones el martes 28 y el miércoles 29, siempre por el Canal Caribe, conversaremos sobre el bloqueo y su impacto real en nuestro país: ¿Consideran que es el bloqueo estadounidense contra Cuba el principal obstáculo para nuestro desarrollo, o no?. The post “¿Es —o no— el bloqueo el principal obstáculo para el desarrollo de Cuba?” first appeared on Cubadebate.

“No voy a EEUU porque me parece alucinante que el país que se define como el mejor del mundo y que es aliado de Europa te obligue a eso y te penalice por viajar a Cuba”, cuando “Cuba es una isla muy cercana para los españoles y eso me parece feo”, por lo que “no voy a ir a una embajada a explicar por qué he ido de vacaciones a Cuba”. The post Reportero de viajes incluye a EEUU entre los diez lugares a los que no volvería porque “no voy a ir a una embajada a explicar por qué he ido de vacaciones a Cuba” first appeared on Cubadebate.

Alors que les débats s’intensifient autour de la succession de Vital Kamerhe à la tête de l’Assemblée nationale, le rapporteur du Bureau, Jacques Djoli, a tenu à rassurer sur la neutralité de l’institution. Dans une interview exclusive accordée à Radio Okapi ce mercredi 22 octobre, il a affirmé que le processus de remplacement du président démissionnaire ainsi que de Dominique Munongo, ancienne rapporteure adjointe, se déroule dans le strict respect du règlement Intérieur.

L’usine de production d’or de Twangiza, située dans la chefferie de Luhwinja, en territoire de Mwenga au Sud-Kivu, a été à nouveau bombardée dans la nuit du mercredi 22 au jeudi 23 octobre 2025 par des drones dont l’origine est encore incertaine.

Une vive tension a été observée le jeudi 23 octobre au matin dans la ville de Bunia, en Ituri, entre les Forces armées de la RDC (FARDC) et un groupe de miliciens de la Force patriotique et intégrationniste du Congo (FPIC).

La Première ministre, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a présidé le mercredi 22 octobre une réunion stratégique consacrée à la situation des victimes de l’incendie du site artisanal de Delvaux, situé dans la commune de Ngaliema (Kinshasa).

Des combats intenses ont éclaté ce jeudi 23 octobre 2025 dans la localité de Ihula, en territoire de Walikale, entre les Forces armées de la RDC (FARDC), appuyées par les groupes d’autodéfense Wazalendo, et les rebelles du mouvement AFC/M23. Les affrontements ont commencé dès 4 heures du matin, provoquant une panique généralisée dans les villages environnants.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has rebuked Donald Trump for announcing India's decisions on Russian oil imports. Tharoor emphasized that India will make its own announcements regarding its energy policy, asserting that New Delhi does not dictate US actions. Trump had claimed India would significantly cut Russian oil purchases by year-end, citing assurances from PM Modi.

Delhi is set to conduct its first-ever artificial rain experiment using cloud seeding to combat severe air pollution. Chief minister Rekha Gupta announced successful tests and anticipates the first artificial rainfall on October 29, following favorable weather predictions. This innovative approach aims to scientifically improve air quality and environmental balance in the capital, as pollution levels remain critically high.

Diwali celebrations turned dangerous in Bhopal and Vidisha as over 100 people, mostly children, were hospitalized due to calcium carbide guns. These makeshift weapons caused serious eye injuries, with some requiring surgery. Authorities have seized hundreds of guns and detained individuals, despite a prior ban. Families are demanding stricter action against sellers.

Welkom in dit liveblog! Wij zijn Harm Jelle Westra en Hein Nooijens en houden je op de hoogte van de wedstrijden van de Nederlandse clubs in de Europa League en Conference League. Veel plezier!