Today's Edition - 03 Jul 2026 - Updated: 01:00

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

Source: BBC World - Published: 03 Jul 2026 01:00

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In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.