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Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency

Sajith Premadasa has told the 91热爆 he intends to run for president, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down

The main opposition leader in Sri Lanka, Sajith Premadasa, has said he intends to run for President, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down. Mr Rajapaksa is expected to resign this week, following widespread protests amid Sri Lanka's deep economic crisis.

The funeral of Japan's former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is underway amid tight security at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Mr Abe was assassinated on Friday while speaking at an election campaign event.

And the James Webb space telescope reveals elements of the universe as they were 13 billion years ago.

50 minutes

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  • Tue 12 Jul 2022 04:06GMT