And is now the worlds fourth largest economy. It had been the second largest until china overtook it in 2010. Japan has also been battling a deflationary spiral for a generation, but that ended late last year. Mariko oi has been following the story for us from our asia business hub. What more can you tell us about ishibas economic manifesto . Well, his economic policies are still rather unclear. He has been criticised during the Election Campaign for lacking a clear economic vision. One thing we do know is that he was quite critical of the shinzo abe, who implemented investor friendly policies. During the Press Conference he held this evening he talked about how investors may have benefited, but not ordinary consumers, so we may see some changes there. The value of the japanese yen, it jumped the value of the japanese yen, itjumped because shigeru it jumped because Shigeru Ishiba itjumped because Shigeru Ishiba supported the independence of the central bank, as opposed to his oppositio
Has been whipping up too, creating wild conditions. In birmingham, cars have been caught out. In selly oak, its been a busy time for the Emergency Services helping rescue drivers. Public transport has been doing its best to keep on running, but at birmingham new Street Station there have been delays and cancellations. The Environment Agency has this advice for anyone heading out. There will be a lot of water out on the roads and travel might be really difficult, so we need them to make sure they pay attention to any Emergency Services. And later in the day we are expecting further rainfall in areas through the midlands. Telford United Football club says its been deluged after a thunderstorm. Its appealing to fans to come and help dry out their flooded pitch. This nearby street shows any clean up is going to take some time. With Rain Falling onto already saturated ground, the warning is that there is more disruption ahead. And simon updated us from one of the worst affected areas. Im in
Hitting two areas near haifa. Lebanese officials say more than 700 people have been killed in israeli strikes since monday. British prime Minister Sir Keir starmer used his first speech at a un general assembly to call for an end to the fighting. Our diplomatic correspondent James Landale from New York. There is no ceasefire in beirut. This was the aftermath of yet another Air Strike in the lebanese capital. Israel says its Targeting Hezbollah commanders. These were their images of the attack, one that had devastating consequences. At the united nations, the Prime Minister has been meeting key regional leaders. He signed up to an international call for an immediate ceasefire, a call he echoed as he addressed the un general assembly for the first time. I call on Israel And Hezbollah, stop the violence, step back from the brink. We need to see an immediate ceasefire, to provide space for a diplomatic settlement. And we are working with all partners to that end, because further escalation
End of the new week. This is Bbc News, the headlines. Benjamin netanyahu addresses Un General Assembly saying that his country is at War Fighting for its life. It isa it is a Map Of It Isa Map Ofa it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of an it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of an arc it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of an arc of it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of an arc of terror it is a Map Of a curse. It is a Map Of an arc of terror that L Map of an arc of terror that iran has created and impose from the Indian Ocean to the mediterranean. Israel continues its attacks in lebanon despite international pressure for a ceasefire. Oscar winning Actress Dame Maggie smith has died in hospital aged 89. Hurricane helene weakens to a tropical storm as It Moves over the us State Of Georgia after battering florida with powerful winds and severe flooding. And could criminals use Ai Clones to steal money . Lets return to that story that has emerged over
Costs down and whether therell be more PrIce Cuts ahead. Good mornIng. In sport, a hIstorIc nIght for scottIsh Football CeltIc celebrate becomIng the fIrst scottIsh team to qualIfy for the maIn Group Stages of the womens ChampIons League. And as you saw, raIn Is stIll fallIng across parts of england and wales In partIcular but It Is set to clear two brIghter but colder weather. One of the forecast detaIls here on breakfast. All of the detaIls later. Good mornIng, Its frIday the 27th september. Our maIn story. HurrIcane helene, a dangerous category four storm has made landfall In the Us State Of FlorIda. One person has been kIlled and theres more than 350 Thousand homes and busInesses are currently wIthout power. AuthorItIes warn the hurrIcane could brIng a catastrophIc and unsurvIvable storm surge, wIth wInds of around 140 mIles an hour beIng recorded. Our North AmerIca Correspondent DavId WIllIs reports. HurrIcane helene touched down on florIdas Gold Coast brIngIng on FlorIdas Gulf