Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called an election a year early, and will dissolve parliament on Thursday.
He also announced a 2tn yen ($1.78bn, £13.2bn) stimulus package on education, debt reduction and social spending.
Mr Abe’s announcement comes as his approval ratings have rebounded from a record low over the summer and with the opposition largely in disarray.
His support has surged amid rising tensions with North Korea overshadowing criticism for alleged cronyism.
Source: BBC
