First female prime minister appointed in Japan

The Global News Podcast presents a series of current events from around the world. It covers Japan's election of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and the political implications. It also discusses US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Israel to reinforce the Gaza ceasefire, and Nicolas Sarkozy's imprisonment in France for campaign finance violations. The podcast reports on the severe air pollution in Delhi following Diwali celebrations and the impact of the Trump administration's policies on green technology initiatives in the US. It shares the story of a Syrian refugee's search for his missing family and highlights the nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. Finally, it recounts the story of a clarinetist with Parkinson's who played her instrument during brain surgery to improve her motor skills.