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Japan: Scandal Threatens Takaichi's Strong Leadership Position

Jun 22, 2026 | 18:20 GMT

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing growing questions in the Diet over her administration's links to an artificial intelligence video-maker who defamed her rivals in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election of October 2025, Sankei Shimbun reported on June 22. ...

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