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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Votes cast by House of Representatives lawmakers in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister are counted during a plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Votes cast by House of Representatives lawmakers in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister are counted in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Shigeru Ishiba (C) of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after his Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Shigeru Ishiba (C) of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after his Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Shigeru Ishiba of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after his Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Yoshihiko Noda (L), leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shinjiro Koizumi (C) casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso (C) casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, walks after casting a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. The Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, walks after casting a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. The Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Japan PM Ishiba leaves his office

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves the premier's office in Tokyo with a bouquet of flowers on Oct. 21, 2025. Ishiba's Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day ahead of a parliamentary vote to elect the next prime minister.

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Japan PM Ishiba leaves his office

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands in front of the media at the premier's office in Tokyo with a bouquet of flowers on Oct. 21, 2025. Ishiba's Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day ahead of a parliamentary vote to elect the next prime minister.

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Japan PM Ishiba leaves his office

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands in front of the media at the premier's office in Tokyo with a bouquet of flowers on Oct. 21, 2025. Ishiba's Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day ahead of a parliamentary vote to elect the next prime minister.

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Japan PM Ishiba leaves his office

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands in front of the media at the premier's office in Tokyo with a bouquet of flowers on Oct. 21, 2025. Ishiba's Cabinet resigned en masse earlier in the day ahead of a parliamentary vote to elect the next prime minister.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares to hold a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, RESTAURANT BISTROT DE REMI MASSE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, RESTAURANT BISTROT DE REMI MASSE, COOKING FISH A LA PLANCHA Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, RESTAURANT BISTROT DE REMI MASSE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, RESTAURANT BISTROT DE REMI MASSE, COOKING FISH A LA PLANCHA Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Damascus After Fall Of Assad Regime - Syria

A group of regime supporters, including soldiers, fled the city in vehicles while intense clashes broke out on the outskirts. Smoke is rising in some areas. Soldiers from Bashar al-Assad's army captured by anti-regime groups were reportedly forced to wear civilian clothes and stripped of their uniforms. This is evident in large trucks and people walking en masse on the roads. In Damascus, Syria, on December 08, 2024. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA images/ABACAPRESS.COM