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How Takaichi's big week divided the Japanese public

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, made headlines for her whirlwind diplomatic debut - attending APEC and ASEAN summits and hosting President Donald Trump, but it was her informal interactions with world leaders that sparked debate at home. Critics called them unprofessional while supporters praised her approachable style while suggesting a gendered double standard to the criticism.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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How Takaichi's big week divided the Japanese public

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, made headlines for her whirlwind diplomatic debut - attending APEC and ASEAN summits and hosting President Donald Trump, but it was her informal interactions with world leaders that sparked debate at home. Critics called them unprofessional while supporters praised her approachable style while suggesting a gendered double standard to the criticism.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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Why Trump is looming over Brazil’s election

Brazilians return to the polls on October 25 to choose between two candidates campaigning on sharply different versions of the country amid growing concerns over crime, corruption, and a broader rightward shift among Latin American voters. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones reports.

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Israel orders closure of West Bank after two soldiers are killed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the closure of the occupied West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire Friday on an Israeli military checkpoint, killing two soldiers.

01:24 • Source: CNN
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Towering waves buffet Taiwan as former super typhoon scrapes past

Typhoon Champi brought massive waves, torrential rain and near-hurricane strength gusts as it brushed past Taiwan.

00:34 • Source: CNN
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Is China using AI tokens mostly to produce micro-dramas?

Recent reports on the stark difference in AI token usage between China and the United States have prompted new debate on the two superpowers’ race for tech superiority. CNN’s Steven Jiang explains.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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Deadly magnitude 7 earthquake hits Tibet

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. At least 339 houses have collapsed, and a rescue team has been sent to the epicenter.

00:33 • Source: CNN
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Inside Russia's new jet-powered drones

CNN had rare access to a jet-powered Russian Geran 4 drone, downed over Ukraine. Nick Paton Walsh was shown Western-made components inside.

01:44 • Source: CNN