The people of 4 October

Sanae Takaichi defeats Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff election to become the next president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister-designate. She is the first female leader of the LDP and, should she be confirmed by the Diet, the first female prime minister of Japan.

Politics · 4 Oct · with Shinjiro Koizumi

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States, installs Reverend Yehiel Curry as its presiding bishop, making him the first Black bishop to lead the denomination. Curry succeeds Reverend Elizabeth Eaton, the first woman to lead the organization.

Culture · 4 Oct · with Elizabeth Eaton

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities formally opens the tomb of Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to the public after 20 years of renovations following its excavation in 1989.

Culture · 4 Oct

Former prime minister Andrej Babiš's populist ANO party wins the election with about 35% of the vote but falls short of a majority, prompting him to begin coalition talks with smaller right-wing parties.

Politics · 4 Oct

Peter Mutharika is sworn in for his second non-consecutive term as President of Malawi following his victory in last month's national election.

Politics · 4 Oct

Pope Leo XIV attends the oath-taking ceremony for the new batch of Pontifical Swiss Guards, becoming the first pope to do so since 1968.

Culture · 4 Oct