Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

The conservative politician is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

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Watch: Protesters attempt to storm Georgia's presidential palace

Water cannon and pepper spray was used by authorities to disperse protesters.

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Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.

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Trump wields axe over 'Democrat Agencies' as shutdown blame game rages

He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to "clear out dead wood", giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.

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Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested

The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK.

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'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown

Several museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and Washington Monument, have closed to visitors.

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Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France

The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel.

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