From the BBC World Service: Sanae Takaichi models herself after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and has a range of economic challenges to tackle.
From the BBC World Service: Slowing economic growth sets the backdrop as members of China's ruling Communist Party gather to discuss the country's economic plans.
From the BBC World Service: A landmark agreement to reduce carbon emissions from global shipping is in danger of collapsing after President Donald Trump intervened.
From the BBC World Service: A major legal claim in the United Kingdom accuses Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos.
From the BBC World Service: rade tensions are flaring as Beijing responds to President Donald Trump’s threats to tack an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there are warnings of delays at passport control.
From the BBC World Service: Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, told the BBC that a serious market correction could come in the next six months to two years.