Japan may elect its first female prime minister

TOKYO — Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to potentially become the country’s first female prime minister after defeating Shinjiro Koizumi 185 to 156. Takaichi, a hard-line conservative and ally of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, faces challenges in restoring the party’s image amid corruption scandals and navigating complex trade agreements.

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