'To hold general election on October 27': Japan's next PM Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba, poised to be Japan's next prime minister, intends to call a parliamentary election on October 27 after his formal election. Chosen as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last Friday, he succeeds Fumio Kishida. With the LDP holding a majority in parliament, Ishiba's election is certain.