From the BBC World Service: The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose sharply after Sanae Takaichi won the contest to lead the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
From the BBC World Service: The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday, and he or she will become the country's next prime minister.
From the BBC World Service: Some European Union countries have backed plans for the new defense system to keep out unmanned aircraft from Russia. But how will it work, and what's the price tag?
From the BBC World Service: Eighteen sunscreen products have been pulled from shelves in the country over safety concerns. And China launches a new program to attract foreign talent.
From the BBC World Service: A Chinese national in London has pleaded guilty to illegally acquiring and possessing bitcoin in what's thought to be the world's biggest bitcoin seizure case.
