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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has chosen Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, as its new leader, paving the way for her to become the nation’s first female prime minister. Who is Sanae Takaichi, and who do her views align with?
Pedro Monzón Barata
David Miller
Kit Klarenberg
Protests break out after ICE conducts raids in NYC’s Chinatown
Protests erupted in New York City’s Chinatown on Tuesday after ICE agents launched a surprise immigration raid on Canal Street. Federal officers detained several people in what officials described as a sweep targeting undocumented vendors allegedly linked to illegal street sales. The scene turned chaotic as protesters surrounded agents, attempting to block detentions. An armored vehicle and heavily armed officers were later deployed, escalating tensions in the heart of Manhattan. City officials distanced themselves from the operation, with the NYPD stating it had “no involvement", while Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed that New York “does not cooperate with federal law enforcement on civil deportations.” Adams added that undocumented New Yorkers “trying to pursue their American dreams should not be the target of law enforcement.”
