21:22 (12:22)â¢Three-Way Race for Japan's Top Job
âšThe newspapers report on the ongoing LDP leadership race, with Ishiba, Koizumi, and Takaichi emerging as frontrunners (Kyodo, Sankei, Yahoo). The race is heating up as the voting deadline approaches, with candidates meeting key party figures (Yahoo). In Ishikawa, rescue efforts continue following recent floods, with the death toll rising to 10 (NHK). International issues are also discussed, including joint custody after divorce (Asahi) and China's response to the Shenzhen stabbing incident (Mainichi).